Uni-Select completes purchase of two Montreal auto parts wholesalers

Uni-Select Inc. announced March 1 it has completed the acquisition, through one of its Canadian subsidiaries, of substantially all of the assets of Jean Talon Auto Parts (1993) Ltd. and Centre de Pièces Gagnon.

This transaction was initially announced on February 9, 2016, but the closing was subject to certain customary conditions that have been satisfied on this date.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to continue our growth strategy, further strengthen our corporate store network and also accelerate our growth in the Greater Montreal Area,” stated Gary O’Connor, President and Chief Operating Officer, Automotive Canada.

Uni-Select Inc. is a leading distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster Inc., a leading distributor of paint and related products in the United States.

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