Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
Federated To Launch Toys For Tots Seasonal Drive During Federated 400 Weekend In Richmond

While the Federated Auto Parts 400 is the official start, Federated members have already been collecting toys and donations for Toys for Tots. For example, Hovis Auto and Truck Supply of Mercer, Pa., held its second annual “Toys for Tots Cruise-in for Cars and Motorcycles” on June 21.

Automotive Parts Headquarters And United Auto Supply To Join Forces

United’s 13 locations will join APH’s family of corporate stores and fly the Auto Value flag.

National Performance Warehouse Acquires Engine Rebuilders Warehouse

Engine Rebuilders Warehouse (ERW) has been in business since 1980 serving machine shops, engine builders and jobbers in Florida. ERW is a specialist in marketing and selling engine-related parts and it complements NPW’s Sacramento-based Motor Warehouse location.

WORLDPAC Opens New Warehouse In San Francisco Bay Area

WORLDPAC says the new San Mateo warehouse is well-positioned to offer expanded service and delivery options to the surrounding independent automotive repair community.

O’Reilly Automotive Announces Additional $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

The additional $500 million authorization is effective for a three-year period, beginning on Aug. 13.

Advance Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

Total sales for the second quarter increased 51.5 percent to $2.35 billion, as compared with total sales during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 of $1.55 billion.

Automotive Parts Associates Announces Five New Shareholders

According to APA Group, an impressive mix of companies continues to recognize the value of APA membership and have become official shareholders.

U.S. Auto Parts Network Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

Company reports net sales of $76.9 million.

Two Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Employees Selected For Leadership 2.0 Scholarships

Each year, the Alliance is allocated two scholarships by AWDA University of the Aftermarket Foundation to send deserving individuals to the intensive leadership course. This year, one went to Shane Norman, regional sales manager for Alliance Bumper to Bumper affiliate, Eastern Warehouse Distributors Inc. The other was awarded to Charles (Chuck) Hartogh, owner of C&M Auto Service Inc., a Bumper to Bumper Certified Service Center.

MAM Software Welcomes Latest Brands To Autocat+

Several brands have been added.

Uni-Select Announces Improved Second Quarter Results

The company reported $479 million in sales, up 0.5 percent or 2.9 percent organically.

Pronto Adds Cal-State Auto Parts To Membership

Cal-State operates 11 locations that service the Southern California, Las Vegas, Nev., Salem and Portland, Ore., markets.