DWS Bodyworks has bought Supreme Bodyworks in Basildon for an undisclosed sum.

Supreme is based in a seven year purpose built 21,000 sq ft bodyshop and DWS will be retaining all 28 staff.

The business will be renamed DWS Basildon and becomes the eighth site for the DWS Group.

This will take their projected turnover for 2008 to £28 million from their eight sites, taking them to third place in the AM 50 body shop ranking.

Dave Smithyes, group founder and chairman, said: "18 months ago I set out a personnel and business challenge to become the London solution for the insurance crash repair market, taking the business to eight sites was a key point in our strategic road map and we are well position to continue with our objective."