Collision Auto Parts LLC Acquires Eco Automotive Distributors

New York, NY and San Diego, CA, November 8, 2023— Collision Auto Parts LLC (“Collision Auto Parts” or “COL”), a leading value-added distributor of aftermarket automotive collision repair parts serving markets in the Western U.S. today announced the acquisition of LC Automotive, Inc. (dba Eco Automotive Distributors) (“ECO”).

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, CA, ECO is a distributor of aftermarket automotive parts to the collision repair market across San Francisco North Bay counties and beyond. ECO takes pride in providing its auto body shop customers with quality service and excellent customer support.

Ray Tsai, CEO of Collision Auto Parts, said, “We are pleased to bring ECO into the COL family. ECO expands COL’s presence in Northern California, offering enhanced coverage to our customers and complements COL’s goal to be the premier west coast provider of aftermarket parts.”

This is the first add-on acquisition completed by Collision Auto Parts since its partnership with Palladium Heritage in June 2023.

About Collision Auto Parts

Collision Auto Parts, comprised of three entities that operate distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, is a leading value-added distributor of certified and non-certified aftermarket collision repair parts. COL’s product categories include bumper covers, grilles, fender lines, hoods, tail lamps, head lamps and others. Collision Auto Parts utilizes a robust fleet of trucks to deliver parts to customers on a daily basis. Through tenured supplier relationships and a dedicated commitment to customer service, the Company has been able to develop and maintain strong customer relationships with national and regional MSOs and local collision repair providers.

For more information please visit:

https://www.napoakland.com/; https://napabq.com/; or http://www.napsandiego.com/.

New website coming: https://colauto.com/.

 

About Palladium Heritage

Palladium Heritage concentrates on strategic investments in the lower end of the middle market, principally to help grow business-to-business and industrial companies. It is a joint venture with Palladium Equity Partners, LLC.  For more information, please visit: www.palladiumequity.com.

 

Contacts:

For Collision Auto Parts:
Ray Tsai, CEO
Tsai.ray@napabq.com

For Palladium Heritage:
Lamar Horne, Managing Director
lhorne@palladiumequity.com