Power Heavy Duty Welcomes Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co.

Power Heavy Duty has welcomed Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. as the newest distributor to its network. With over 70 years of experience, the family-oriented business provides heavy duty truck parts, shop services and drive-in services including bumper-to-bumper repair, engine overhauls, fuel system cleaning and truck bed building and installation.

Established in 1948, the company continues to serve on-highway and off-highway customers in a variety of industries ranging from construction and mining, to forestry and industrial manufacturing.

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc. further strengthens the Power Heavy Duty footprint in the Northeast with 14 locations serving markets across Pennsylvania and in Northern West Virginia.

“Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company is dedicated to meeting customer needs, and this customer-centric focus complements our network’s commitment to quality parts and service,” said Jim Pennig, vice president of business development, VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies. “We welcome the Cleveland Brothers team to the Power Heavy Duty family and look forward to combining our respective expertise and resources to best serve end-users with premium parts and exceptional service.”

For more information on Power Heavy Duty, visit www.powerheavyduty.net.

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.”