Merle’s Automotive Acquires BAP Tucson Locations
The BAP Tucson sale is set to close Dec. 6.
Advance Auto Parts Announces Closing Of Senior Notes Offering
The proceeds of the offering are expected to be used to finance the recently announced acquisition of General Parts International Inc. and also for general corporate purposes.
AutoPartsWarehouse.com Presents ‘Veterans Day Heroes Salute’ Donation To Operation Homefront
Online auto parts retailer donates $8,000 to Operation Homefront; promotion is first in ongoing initiative to support service members and their families.
Genuine Parts Co. Announces Industrial Acquisitions
Company enters definitive agreement to buy Commercial Solutions; acquires Paragon.
The Network Extends West Coast Reach With Addition Of Fast Undercar
Fast Undercar was founded in Ventura by Bruce Douglass and Victor Davis in 1996. The company says it will utilize the Network’s broad range of marketing and product programs and IT initiatives to more effectively serve the warehouse distributor’s growing customer base.
The Network To Merge Auto Pride And CMB Brands
As the result of the merger, The Network’s Cora Roark has been promoted to director of Auto Pride, responsible for expanding the merged brand.
Network Celebrates Fourth Counter Pro Of The Year Award
Raymond Guffey III, operations manager for The Parts House, the longtime Jacksonville-based Parts Plus warehouse distributor, joins the Network’s Dennis Call (2005), Scott Flowers (2007) and Tom Dayton (2009) as winners of Counterman’s annual award, which recognizes the top parts pro who goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service and strives to represent the aftermarket as an ambassador of everything that’s right about the industry.
Federated Presents $145,000 Check To Toys For Tots
Check presented to Gen. Pete Osman, president and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, during Federated’s “Best Trucking Tailgate Party Ever” during AAPEX.
Win A 1969 Ford Mustang Diecast In Federated Holiday Facebook Contest
Each Tuesday from Nov. 26 through Dec. 17, Federated will announce the winners of the prized Federated diecast collectables on its Federated Auto Parts and Federated Car Care Facebook pages.
New Catalog And Point Of Sale Features Now Available In Epicor Eagle For The Aftermarket Software
OE parts lookups, streamlined store transfers and more offered in latest version of business management solution.
Parts Authority Acquires BAP Auto Parts
BAP Auto Parts brings Parts Authority a vast influx of import parts expertise as well as inventory and several strategic locations in the Phoenix, Ariz., area.
ATD Purchases TDI
American Tire Distributors has acquired Maryland-based Tire Distributors Inc., expanding its distribution in Maryland and northeastern Virginia.