Los Angeles, CA – November 5, 2024
Focus Advisors, a national automotive mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, reports that its client, Pacific Collision Equipment, has been acquired by Kalix River Holdings. Owned and operated by Robert Hornedo, Pacific Equipment sold and serviced Car-O-Liner equipment to repairers in Southern California across 1,280 zip codes. “I enjoyed my time in the industry and took great pleasure in connecting with all types of operators throughout the region.” stated Robert. “Selling my business was the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but after 30 years in the industry I knew it was time to explore my options. Focus Advisors did an outstanding job in helping me prepare, managing the process, and ultimately attracting the right successor to my business.” Focus Advisors President Chris Lane added, “Selling Robert’s business required a deep understanding of his market and the collision industry, and a more complex process for us to manage. Not only did we need to find and engage the group that Robert felt was best suited to continue his legacy, but that group needed to also fulfill the needs of the equipment owner Snap-on, as Southern California is its largest and likely most promising US growth territory.”
Raul Salinas, Senior Associate for Focus Advisors, commented: “the Southern California region remains the densest in terms body shop count and collision repair volume. Kalix River Holdings owners, Michael Yu and Chris Hsu, have roots in the collision industry and in Southern California. We trust they will do an excellent job in that market and for all collision repairers.”
Car-O-Liner is the leading collision repair equipment brand in the United States. With an innovative approach to equipment development and a robust network of experienced service providers, they are a top choice for independent multi-shop operators (MSOs) and consolidators alike. Their widespread approval by OEMs further solidifies their role as an essential part of the collision repair ecosystem. Given Southern California’s dense network of dealerships and body shops, this acquisition could have a profound impact on the regional market.
About Focus Advisors:
Focus Advisors (www.focusadvisors.com) is the collision industry’s leading M&A advisory firm. They partner with MSOs between $10-50mm in annual revenue, helping owners achieve maximum value through a strategic exit. Unlike traditional business brokers or large investment banks, Focus Advisors specializes exclusively in collision repair — giving them unparalleled insight into value, interest, and opportunity timing. With 25 years in the industry, Managing Director David Roberts has led more than 40 transactions totaling over $500 million in transaction value and more than 300 collision repair shops, including Tripp’s Collision, Pride Auto Body, Painter’s Collision, Mills Body Shops, and Master Collision. David Roberts and his team at Focus Advisors have represented 30 MSOs, comprising 298 total locations.
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