Pike Road, AL — Joe Hudson’s Collision Center is excited to announce the acquisition of four distinguished collision repair facilities: Renfro’s Collision in Berea, KY; A&E Auto Body in Eagle Lake, FL; Bay Body Shop in Panama City, FL; and Manuel Collision Center in Ada, OK. These new additions enhance Joe Hudson’s footprint in critical markets across Kentucky, Florida, and Oklahoma, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing high-quality collision repair services while expanding its operations in established regions with strong growth potential.
Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, discussed the strategic rationale behind the acquisitions: “By selecting locations that are strategically positioned within our existing markets, we are ensuring that our business continues to grow in areas with established demand. These acquisitions strengthen our network in regions where we have already built a strong presence, which allows us to serve customers even more efficiently. Expanding in key markets like Kentucky, Florida, and Oklahoma not only strengthens our position within those communities but also offers tremendous growth opportunities for our employees.”
“We’re thrilled to bring these established locations into the Joe Hudson’s family,” added Cameron Dickson, Chief Operating Officer. “Each of these locations has a long history of delivering exceptional service, and they align perfectly with our mission to offer high-quality, reliable collision repair to more customers. With Renfro’s, we’re adding our eighth location in Kentucky, a key market for us. A&E Auto Body enhances our presence in central Florida, while Bay Body Shop expands our reach in Florida’s Panhandle. And with Manuel Collision Center in Ada, we’re continuing to grow in Oklahoma, now with eight locations. These strategic acquisitions allow us to better meet customer demand and continue to expand our footprint in these important regions.”
Wendy Patrick, Chief Administrative Officer, emphasized the company’s focus on effective integration across multiple markets: “Managing the integration of these four new locations across different states presents an exciting challenge, but it’s one we’re fully prepared for. Our experience with multi-market integrations ensures that we can provide the necessary support to each shop and its team members while maintaining our high standards of customer care. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible, so that each of our new employees feels supported, and our customers continue to receive the best possible service. Our success depends on ensuring that both our new and existing teams are aligned with our values and operational standards, and we’re confident that these shops will thrive within our organization.”
The addition of Renfro’s Collision, A&E Auto Body, Bay Body Shop, and Manuel Collision Center marks a significant step in Joe Hudson’s Collision Center’s ongoing expansion strategy, positioning the company to meet growing demand and provide exceptional service across its expanding network of locations.
About Joe Hudson’s Collision Center
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, Joe Hudson’s Collision Center is a trusted multi-site collision repair provider with over 240 locations throughout the South and surrounding regions. For collision repair shop owners interested in selling, Joe Hudson’s offers a confidential acquisition process at jhcc.com/sell-my-shop.
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