The need is critical due to issues such as accessibility, gender accommodations, space constraints, lack of storage and life-health issues for first responders.
The acquisition of Lyons Auto in West Hartford is the fourth auto shop in the Constitution state for VIP, which has 77 locations throughout New England; 35 are in Maine.
The $18 million portfolio has 217 units across 33 buildings. “We want to buy properties that need work. We get the benefit of the price and then we invest,” said Candor’s founder.
After buying the Hearth Doctor in February 2024, Rob Beardsley moved the showroom from Topsham to a larger space in Brunswick and acquired a similar business in Yarmouth.