Auto Plus and Pep Boys Expand Footprint In Pittsburgh

Auto Plus And Pep Boys Expand Footprint In Pittsburgh

Auto Plus and Pep Boys President and CEO Brent Windom today announced the acquisition of Industrial Engine & Supply Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts store operation located in the Pittsburgh market.

Auto Plus - 2016 - LogoAuto Plus and Pep Boys President and CEO Brent Windom today announced the acquisition of Industrial Engine & Supply Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts store operation located in the Pittsburgh market.

Pep Boys - WO Tag - Logo“Industrial Engine & Supply Inc. is a welcome addition to our company,” said Windom. “We are committed to aggressive growth through acquisition and corporate store development, and a business such as Industrial Engine & Supply enhances our footprint in Pittsburgh – a key market for Auto Plus and Pep Boys.”

Industrial Engine & Supply Inc. opened its doors in 1972 and initially focused on industrial sales, and then gradually added automotive lines. Today, it is a full-line operation in the automotive aftermarket, serving local professional service centers and independently owned stores in western Pennsylvania.

 

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