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Dealershop Acquires Jobbers Automotive, Expanding National Footprint And Product Offering

PRIVATEJun 13, 2023

Acquiring Company

DealerShop

Acquired Company

Jobbers Automotive

ManufacturingAutomotive

Description

DealerShop, Inc. and Resilience Capital Partners, a Cleveland-based private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Jobbers Automotive, a leading full-service supplier of automotive paint, janitorial supplies, body shop equipment, bulk oil, and WeatherTech products serving automotive dealerships and collision centers in Ohio. The acquisition will expand DealerShop's national footprint and product offering for franchised new-vehicle dealerships and independent service centers in North America.

Quick answer

DealerShop is acquiring Jobbers Automotive, announced June 13, 2023.

How much did DealerShop pay for Jobbers Automotive?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does DealerShop do?
DealerShop is part of the Leader Auto Resources (LAR) family of companies, which is the largest sourcing partner for franchised new vehicle dealerships in North America, serving over 2,000 dealerships and 270 collision..

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Company Information

Company

DealerShop

About

DealerShop is part of the Leader Auto Resources (LAR) family of companies, which is the largest sourcing partner for franchised new vehicle dealerships in North America, serving over 2,000 dealerships and 270 collision centers across Canada and the United States. DealerShop provides dealers with time-tested solutions in virtually every area for dealerships and collision centers. The company offers a broad range of products and services, including high-volume and private-label products; direct products and services, which provides negotiated rates with the industry's largest base of certified suppliers; equipment for the buildout or retrofit of new dealerships and collision centers; and training. The company was founded in 1999 with headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information visit www.dealershopusa.com.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Jobbers Automotive?

Jobbers Automotive was acquired by DealerShop. The deal was reported on June 13, 2023. DealerShop is privately held.

When did DealerShop acquire Jobbers Automotive?

DealerShop's acquisition of Jobbers Automotive was reported on June 13, 2023. DealerShop, Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Jobbers Automotive do?

Jobbers Automotive is a full-service supplier of auto parts, janitorial supplies, equipment, bulk oil, and WeatherTech products. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing.

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