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FinishMaster company history timeline

1973

So, in 1973 he sold to Maxco, Inc., but remained an instrumental part of FinishMaster.

1990

His customer-focused vision drove expansion, and by 1990 the company had 15 stores in Michigan and Illinois.

Opened New Corporate Headquarters, 1990

In 1990 FinishMaster moved from its headquarters in Wyoming, Michigan, to new facilities in Kentwood, Michigan.

1993

In 1993 FinishMaster purchased Master Glass & Color, the largest distributor in Indianapolis, and confirmed its position as the distributor of choice in the Midwest.

1995

Thompson PBE reported annual sales of $132 million in 1995.

1996

After changing the end of its fiscal year to December 31, the company reported net income of $662,000 on net sales of $125.8 million for the year ending December 31, 1996.

1997

As of December 31, 1997, it owned 143 outlets in 22 states and had sales of $130.2 million.

1998

As of March 1, 1998, FinishMaster relocated its corporate headquarters to newly renovated office space in Indianapolis.

Combined revenues were projected to be $320 million for 1998.

2004

The most important acquisition during that period was Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor (MAWDI) in 2004, which allowed Uni-Select to become a major North American player in replacement parts distribution.

2008

In 2008, Uni-Select acquired Beck/Arnley Worldparts, a leading specialty supplier of premium, quality import parts for cars, light trucks and SUVs.

2011

In 2011, Uni-Select acquired FinishMaster Inc.

2017

In August 2017, Uni-Select completed the acquisition of The Parts Alliance, a leading and growing automotive aftermarket parts distributor in the United Kingdom.

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