Keystone’s original products in 1947 were replated chrome bumpers and other chrome auto parts. The concept arose as a result of the sandstorms that were common in then underdeveloped areas of California. The storms would sand blast the paint and chrome on cars causing owners and insurers to perform expensive repairs. Paint and body shops would do the repainting but the chrome parts were generally replaced with expensive new parts. Keystone’s founder Mr. Virgil Benton, had a small chrome plating shop in Ontario, CA and realizing the opportunity, convinced insurers and body shops to let him replate the damaged chrome parts at a significantly less cost than replacing them. Due to the cost savings, the concept gained acceptance and in a short time, expanded into straightening, repairing, as well as replating, collision damaged bumpers. During the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s with encouragement from the auto insurance companies and body shops, Keystone established bumper recycling plants in the Midwest and Northeast states, and a new service was established.

Beginning in the late 70’s to early 80’s, the use of painted plastic bumpers started to gain wide acceptance by the new car manufacturers. Keystone responded to this market change by developing recycling techniques to restore collision damaged plastic bumpers to “like new” condition and today operates over 30 plastic bumper recycling centers across the North America.

Beginning in the mid to late 80’s brand new replacement body parts such as fenders, hoods and grills became available from independent parts manufacturers. Keystone’s long established distribution system to the collision repair industry was a perfect compliment to the manufacturer production expertise and Keystone quickly became the nation’s leading supplier of independently produced collision repair parts.

The most recent addition to our product line is our aluminum wheel-remanufacturing program. Started in 1996 with a single location in Denver, Colorado, Keystone is now the nation’s leading wheel remanufacturer with 10 regionally located plants offering a top quality, environmentally friendly alternative to new replacement wheels.

In June of 1996, the company completed it’s Initial Public Offering and currently trades on NASDAQ exchange under the symbol KEYS

In 2003 and 2004, Keystone acquired two major Canadian distributors : MultiPro and Quinte Bumper & Fender. With these acquisitions Keystone solidified its presence in Canada and plans to grow upon this base.