Uni-Select Aquires Duncan Auto Parts

Uni-Select Inc. announced today it has completed the acquisition, through one of its subsidiaries, of the assets of Duncan Auto Parts Ltd. This acquisition expands Uni-Select’s reach in Pacific Canada.

Duncan Auto Parts is a long-term customer of Uni-Select and has been a well-reputed wholesaler of automotive parts since 1963. The company operates from two stores in Duncan and Chemainus, British Columbia. The company’s employees now join the Uni-Select team.

“We are pleased to add this great business to our network of corporate stores and solidify our market position on Vancouver Island,” said Gary O’Connor, president and chief operating officer, Automotive Canada.

“Duncan Auto Parts has a great team, delivering exceptional customer service and we are pleased to welcome them to the Uni-Select family,” added Henry Buckley, president and CEO of Uni-Select Inc.

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”