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Crash Champions opens second location in Lancaster, pennsylvania. By Wire Reports on September 2, 2026 The newly constructed 20,000-square-foot I-CAR Gold Class repair center marks Crash Champions' 28th location in the state Lancaster, Pa. - Crash Champions announced on Tuesday the opening of its second Lancaster, Pa., repair center. The newly constructed 20,000 square foot I-CAR Gold Class repair center marks Crash Champions' 28th location in the state. "We're proud to expand our presence in Lancaster and build on the relationships our team has established throughout the community," said Matt Ebert, Founder and CEO of Crash Champions. Crash Champions operates more than 650 repair centers across 38 states. Wire Reports

Crash Champions earns SHARP designation for worksite safety excellence at two Southern Nevada locations. Recognition was received at both the Spring Valley and Green Valley locations LAS VEGAS, NEV. (Sept. 2, 2026) - The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognized two Crash Champions collision repair centers. Crash Champions Spring Valley and Crash Champions Green Valley were recognized with their Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) designations, with SCATS presenting both awards on the same day. "The SHARP Award is a reflection of our team and the People First culture our leaders strive to create at every location," said Ryan Downs, Chief Strategic Officer at Crash Champions. "We're incredibly proud of our Green Valley and Spring Valley teams for exemplifying an environmental and safety culture that sets the standard. We also appreciate the strong partnership we've forged with the State of Nevada's Safety Consultation and Training Section throughout this process." Crash Champions, which in 2026 was also certified as a Great Place To Work(R), has joined the ranks of an elite group of businesses that have achieved SHARP status by maintaining exemplary health and safety standards. As part of the SHARP process, both locations strengthened their safety programs by standardizing container labeling protocols, reinforcing respiratory protection procedures, improving access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS), expanding employee safety training and enhancing communication of company-wide safety initiatives. "Crash Champions' SHARP designation at both the Spring Valley and Green Valley locations distinguishes the organization as an industry leader in workplace safety," said Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer for Nevada SCATS. "This recognition reflects dedicated collaboration between their teams and SCATS and we are excited to see their continued pursuit of safety excellence across the Crash Champions network." What is SHARP and why does it matter? SHARP recognizes businesses that go above and beyond in creating safe, healthy workplaces. The program is free for employers and provides expert help with identifying safety hazards, improving safety programs and training employees. To earn the designation, businesses must maintain injury and illness rates below national averages and demonstrate a strong, ongoing commitment to workplace safety. Those that qualify may also receive up to a three-year deferral from OSHA's routine inspections. Free safety support for Nevada businesses SCATS offers confidential, no-cost safety consultations statewide. Employers can receive help with hazard identification, safety program development and employee training. Businesses interested in SHARP or other SCATS services can contact the Reno office at 775-688-3730 or the Las Vegas office at 702-486-9140, or visit scatsnv.org for more information. Photo Caption: Crash Champions Spring Valley and Crash Champions Green Valley have successfully earned SHARP worksite safety designations with the Safety Consultation and Training Section of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations. Pictured from Crash Champions Green Valley (Left): Billy Murray, Director; Alex Dillenbeck, VP; Rudy Sanchez, Sr. EHS Manager; Delany Sanchez, CSR; Alejandro Salazar, Body Tech; and Manuel Reynoso, Painter. Pictured from Crash Champions Spring Valley (Right): Irv Piraino, General Manager; Diana Ramos, CSR; Oscar Vasquez, Body Tech; Amado Urvina, Painter; and Enrique Martinez, Body Tech. About Nevada SCATS The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS), part of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations, provides free and confidential consultation and safety services to assist businesses in Nevada to be in compliance with OSHA standards. SCATS helps Nevada businesses keep their employees safe and offers on-site consultation services designed to help employers recognize and control potential safety and health hazards at their workplaces, improve their safety and health programs, and assist in training employees. SCATS also offers Workplace Safety and Health Training classes in Northern and Southern Nevada. Bilingual services are also available. Visit scatsnv.org. Funding Statement: The Nevada On-Site Consultation program (SCATS), at the time of initial publication of this document (3/20/2026), is funded by a cooperative agreement for $903,440 federal funds, which constitutes 16.5% of the program budget. 83.5%, or $4,511,698 of the program budget, is financed through the Workers' Compensation and Safety Fund. About Crash Champions As one of the fastest growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is one of the largest founder-led multi-shop operators (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S., serving customers and business partners at more than 650 state-of-the-art repair centers across 38 states, including Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified repair centers. Founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran Matt Ebert, a 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award winner, the company has grown into a national leader while remaining rooted in its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and customer service. Crash Champions is Certified(TM) by Great Place To Work(R), reflecting its dedication to People First culture. For more information, and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com. Industry professionals interested in career opportunities at Crash Champions are encouraged to visit careers.crashchampions.com.

Crash Champions opens second location in Lancaster, Pa. The newly constructed 20,000-square-foot I-CAR Gold Class facility is the company's 28th location in Pennsylvania. Jason Stahl has 32 years of experience as an editor, 27 of which is in B2B media, and has been editor of BodyShop Business for the past 20 years. From Cleveland, Ohio, Stahl earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from John Carroll University and started his career in journalism at a weekly newspaper, doing everything from delivering newspapers to selling advertising space to writing articles. Published: September 1, 2026 Crash Champions has announced the opening of its second Lancaster, Pa., repair center at 846 Flory Mill Road. The newly constructed 20,000-square-foot I-CAR Gold Class facility is the company's 28th location in Pennsylvania, increasing service capacity for drivers in Lancaster and the surrounding region. "We're proud to expand our presence in Lancaster and build on the relationships our team has established throughout the community," said Matt Ebert, founder and CEO of Crash Champions. "Adding capacity in this market allows us to serve more customers and business partners while maintaining the quality, expertise and customer experience that define Crash Champions." Conveniently located near U.S. Route 30 and PA-283, the repair center offers comprehensive collision repair services and is staffed by a highly trained team committed to restoring vehicles to manufacturer standards. Recently certified as a Great Place to Work, Crash Champions operates more than 650 repair centers across 38 states and continues to create career opportunities within the collision repair industry.