Auto-Wares Group of Companies has announced it will be expanding its distribution network of company owned store locations in Wisconsin with the addition of Manitowoc Auto Supply. Manitowoc has been in business for 37 years, and is owned and operated by Robert Blattler. According to the company, Manitowoc Auto Supply has been a strong supporter of the Bumper to Bumper parts stores program for many years.

Todd Leimenstoll, president of Auto-Wares Group of Companies, said, “We are very happy that the Blattler family has entrusted Auto-Wares to lead their company into the future using our additional resources and industry-leading innovations. We look forward to the opportunity to meet the needs of the Manitowoc marketplace. Overall, we are excited to continue the Auto-Wares history of growth with a strong commitment to our independent customer’s needs, our company owned store group market growth and acquisitions of like-minded businesses.”

Blattler commented, “We are pleased to join our two family owned companies, having confidence of long lasting benefits to our employees and our customers. This was of high importance in our decision. We are happy that our employees retain their jobs and have great opportunities in the future. Based on our experience as a customer of Auto-Wares, we feel confident that they will offer exceptional service and value to our customers in the future.”