Uniban continues to grow and acquires Go! Glass

Uniban Canada is pleased to welcome fifteen Go! Glass & Accessories windshield repair and replacement franchisees

HAMILTON, ON, April 20, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Automotive glass industry leader, Uniban Canada extends its service offering thanks to the acquisition of the Go! Glass & Accessories banner, mainly located in Southwestern Ontario and in the Maritimes. Franchisor of the UniglassPlus, VitroPlus, and Ziebart brands in Canada, Uniban Canada now adds fifteen experienced franchisees to its network of over 145 shops and 300 mobile units.

Thanks to this acquisition, Uniban continues to enhance its market presence, which began many years ago. "This acquisition complements our branded Auto Glass store count in Canada with the addition of over 30 new franchise and corporate locations in the last year. We believe that the PH\Uniban vertically integrated solution, with our leading insurance claims management offering and distribution centers, allows us to offer a dominant global solution to our customers that focuses on the principals of integrity and innovation." said Marc Desmarais, president and CEO of Uniban Canada and COO of the PH Group. "We will continue to do what is needed to bring value to our customers and to make our global solution a winning proposition for all the stakeholders of the industry" added Marc Desmarais.

"I am happy to be passing the Go! Glass & Accessories torch to a company as commendable as Uniban", adds John Day, founder of Go! Glass. "Go! Glass & Accessories will continue to grow and reach new heights thanks to their expertise. It's a real pleasure to see an independent automotive glass company grow within Canada."

Both companies will continue to operate under their respective identities, while uniting their efforts to allow customers to benefit from the numerous synergies generated by the acquisition.

About Go! Glass & Accessories
Go! Glass & Accessories has been in the automotive glass industry for over thirty years. Throughout the years, the company has opened several independent branches, developed an insurance program which guides its customers through the claims process, and has always worked towards maintaining the highest standards of quality. For more information, visit www.goglass.ca

About UNIBAN CANADA 
UNIBAN CANADA sets itself apart with its unique business model, which has earned numerous awards over the last few years (innovation, communications/marketing and franchisor of the year). UNIBAN encourages sustainable development through various programs, and is today the leader and benchmark for major insurance companies for glass claims management. For more information, visit www.unibancanada.ca

SOURCE Uniban Canada

Marc Desmarais, 450-663-2555 poste 7600