a European market leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement (VGRR) services has signed an agreement to acquire 51% of the French company 123 Pare-Brise a leading independent VGRR specialist in France Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Marquette-lez-Lille and Bourgoin-Jallieu 123 Pare-Brise operates a network of 129 owned workshops across France The acquisition provides Cary Group with a strategic entry into the French VGRR market which has significant size and growth potential 123 Pare-Brise operates with a fully integrated network of workshops and a business model that is focused on direct-to-consumer sales The company employs just under 900 employees with total sales of approximately 100 MEUR "The acquisition of 123 Pare-Brise is a significant milestone for Cary Group as we continue to expand our presence in Europe replacement and calibration of vehicle glass is an important part of the European market. The acquisition of 123 Pare-Brise is a natural step in our consolidation journey and strengthens Cary Group’s position in Europe We are impressed by the strong growth of the company the exceptional quality of their services and workshop network and we look forward to working closely with their talented team" "We are excited to join forces with Cary Group a company that shares our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction This partnership will enable us to leverage Cary Group's resources and expertise to further enhance our services and expand our reach in the French market" The current management team of 123 Pare-Brise will remain in place to ensure continuity and drive the company's growth post-acquisition 123 Pare-Brise is a French brand specializing in the repair and replacement of all types of auto glass it has established itself as a benchmark player in France 123 Pare-Brise is based in the Hauts-de-France and Auvergne Rhône Alpe regions of France and relies on a branch network to guarantee consistent quality of service in all its centres the company will have 130 centres by early 2025 and has a clear ambition: to become the leading independent integrated network in France either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A man who lost consciousness mid-air during a parachute jump in northern France miraculously came to his senses just meters before hitting the ground suffered only minor injuries after falling unconscious a few seconds into his jump at Marquette-lez-Lille on Monday last week deputy technical director of the Lille-Bondue parachuting school where the man made the jump told local outlet BFM TV that the skydiver first experienced a medical issue at "around 500 meters high" and that he regained consciousness just in time before landing The man had reportedly already deployed his parachute and was able to land in a nearby garden "He still had a fairly muscular landing," Motte said "He was clearly conscious with a nice little scar which earned him ten stitches." the man greatly reduced the severity of his injuries by raising his knees before hitting the ground a reflex that allowed him to somewhat cushion the fall He suffered injuries to his face and knees witnessed the fall and came to the man's rescue The jump was one of the first since the parachuting school reopened The extreme sport has seen a slew of tragic deaths in recent years In April, a Californian woman plunged to her death after her parachute failed to properly deploy The experienced parachutist performed a jump at the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center when her equipment reportedly became tangled The death came just one month after the parachute and skydiving center was ordered to pay $40 million in connection with another incident five years ago California teenager Tyler Turner fell to his death after his parachute failed to open back in 2016 The 18-year-old died along with skydiving instructor The men plummeted 13,000 feet to the ground after Kwon was unable to get their parachutes to open It was later determined that his instructor was not properly certified and Turner's family were awarded a $40 million judgment against the owner of the skydiving center Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Mégane Lourenco La LuckC'est un des lieux stars de Lille Il s'agit tout simplement du plus célèbre resto-bar à jeux de la métropole La Luck fait désormais partie de ces établissements qu'on ne prend même plus la peine de présenter Et rares sont les Lillois à ne pas y avoir passer de folles soirées jeux de société accompagnés d'une poutine dont la maison a le secret Bonne nouvelle chers amis : un deuxième spot va ouvrir dans la métropole et il va être IMMENSE !  le nouveau bébé (l'énorme bébé) de La Luck ouvrira ses portes du côté de Marquette-Lez-Lille Et l'endroit sera incroyablement 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