Collex Collision Experts Appoints Joseph E. Antonini, Former Chairman and CEO of Kmart Corp., to Board Chairman.

Business Editors and Automotive Writers

CLINTON TWP., Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2001

Collex Collision Experts, has announced the appointment of Joseph E. Antonini to chairman of the board of directors. The company, a leading auto collision repair service with nine (9) locations around metro Detroit, and ranks as one of the top leading repair services nationally according to the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) conducted by industry analyst, Autochex.

The former chairman and CEO of Kmart Corp., Antonini has vast knowledge in managed growth and multiple store operations. He will help Collex to continue to be recognized as a leader in the auto repair industry.

Antonini sits on the boards of Shell Oil Corp., MSC Networks, Inc., Ziebart International and Andretti Wine Group, and is a former board member of Chrysler Corporation, NBD Bank, Michigan Bell and the Economic Club of Detroit. He was also chairman of the National Retail Federation and National Minority Supplier Development Council. Antonini is a recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and was the West Virginia University most distinguished alumnus in 1992.

"In our ongoing commitment to assemble a professional and experienced management team, we believe Mr. Antonini's direction will contribute greatly to Collex Collision Experts as we continue to grow," said Collex president and CEO, John Gagliano.

Focused on state-of-the-art workmanship and exceptional customer service, Collex Collision Experts consistently exceeds new and repeat customers' high expectations. In the monthly Autochex surveys, randomly selected and interviewed Collex customers consistently report high marks in all areas, from repair to service.

Established in 1975, the independent, family-owned and operated firm has nine locations throughout southeast Michigan in Warren, Sterling Heights, Novi, Rochester Hills, Livonia, Clawson, Washington, Brighton, and Clinton Twp.

"I'm delighted to join the Collex team," said Antonini. "I look forward to working with John Gagliano, and his management group, to assist in the further development of the company." Antonini further stated that Gagliano has developed a strong foundation during the past 25 years, and is positioned for strong future growth.

Collex recently opened a 38,000-square-foot center in Clinton Twp., on Hall Rd. between Card and Heydenreich. The facility features up-to-the-minute technology and refinishing processes. Customers benefit from 50 percent faster turn-around. The center can repair more than 100 vehicles a week. Adjacent to this premier auto body shop, Collex Collision Experts' new corporate offices houses Collex University, an innovative in-house conference and training center that mentors and instructs all levels of company professionals.

The company's new on-site and mobile auto glass service expertly restores and repairs vehicles to their original condition quickly and efficiently. All repairs include a lifetime workmanship warranty. Free courtesy cars are available to customers without rental coverage.

"Since the company was founded, our focus has been to meet our customers' collision repair needs with unmatched service," Gagliano said. "The goal at Collex is to exceed the customers' needs, and wow them with platinum level cooperation and assistance."

For information on Collex services, contact Maureen Moore, [phone], ext. 12.