National Performance Warehouse Acquires Felt Auto & Machine In Ogden, Utah

National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has acquired Felt Auto & Machine of Ogden, Utah, and will relocate the business into NPW’s Ogden Auto Value facility. Felt Auto Parts, a long established parts store and machine shop, is owned by Steve Hoellein a well-known industry advocate.

Hoellein, president of Felt Auto, is an industry leader known for his support of the aftermarket, in particular in providing a path for young adults to find careers in the industry. He was the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award.

Felt Auto Parts & Machine has been in business since 1914, servicing the community with a wide range of auto parts and has an extensive machine shop operation. Hoellein has been working in the business since 1966 and became an owner in 1985.

Commenting on the acquisition, NPW’s President and CEO Larry Pacey said, “Utah again provided an opportunity that fit into our operations and we continue to do well here. In addition, Steve Hoellein is a local and industry automotive guru who is well-known for his belief in education, in particular toward careers in our industry. We have great expectations for our future in Utah.”

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”