LOUISVILLE, Ky. and AKRON, Ohio Republic Diesel, headquartered in Louisville, Ky., has acquired certain assets of Center Automotive Machine, in Akron, Ohio. The business will be renamed Center Diesel & Machine, a division of Republic Diesel, and will operate at the same location, 274 E. South Street, Akron, Ohio. In addition, Republic Diesel has locations in Lexington and Prestonsburg, Ky.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; and Harrogate, Tenn.
Since 1911, Republic Diesel, has been providing complete diesel engine machining services, undercarriage, driveshafts, yard trucks and an exclusive line of aftermarket parts for light-, medium- and heavy-duty truck, 4×4, on- and off-highway and industrial equipment.
“We welcome the addition of Center Diesel & Machine and look forward to expanding our services to a new geographic region,” said Steve Gettelfinger, president of Republic Diesel. “This is a great opportunity to connect with new customers and to be able to better serve our current customers.”