Art Fisher, CEO of Fisher Auto Parts and Founder of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, Dies at 65
Arthur Jay (Art) Fisher Jr., CEO of Fisher Auto Parts and founder of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, died Jan. 15 in Staunton, Va. He was 65. A graduate of Hope College in Holland, Mich., Fisher taught school before entering the automotive aftermarket in 1964. Under his leadership, Fisher Auto Parts grew from a single location to become one of the largest independently owned auto parts chains in the U.S. Today there are more than 300 Fisher Auto Parts stores, with 18 warehouses and more than 2,000 employees. Fisher founded Federated Auto Parts Distributors in 1985. Federated quickly became one of the industry’s premier programmed marketing groups, with more than 3,800 Federated Auto Parts Stores and 2,400 Federated Car Care Centers today nationwide. In addition to his work and dedication to Fisher and Federated Auto Parts, Fisher served on the board of governors of AWDA and served as chairman in 2001.
The Week In Pictures: A Race To Remember
This week we take a look back at a ride of a lifetime for a war veteran, thanks to Pep Boys, and a race to remember as Richmond Raceway honors Federated’s Rusty Bishop at the Federated 400 on Sept. 21. We also take a peek at a few snaps from the Auto Care Association’s recent Legislative Summit and a number of award presentations throughout the industry. Take a look!
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Berrodin Parts Warehouse
Berrodin Parts Warehouse has nine warehouses throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware.
Auto Care Association Announces 2021 Award Recipients
Leaders in industry education, innovation and the next generation have been honored.
So You Wanna Win A Tesla?
The automotive aftermarket excels at creating promotions that drive sales and build customer engagement.
AMN People Pics: Auto-Wares Tech Expo
Share your milestones, events and celebrations in AMN People online and in print!
The Week in Pictures: Distribution Pros ‘Get Dirty With Kenny’
Summer has finally kicked into high gear and aftermarket professionals from coast to coast are reaping the benefits. Distribution pros in Milwaukee and Canada recently enjoyed “Get Dirty with Kenny” events with dirt track racing legend Kenny Schrader, courtesy of Federated Auto Parts. Meanwhile in Orlando, Florida, ISN held its 17th annual Tool Dealer Expo with much fanfare, and MEMA/AASA attends the 2019 INA PAACE Automechanika in Mexico. Click on the images below to check out the action!
The Week In Pictures: Golfing For A Great Cause
In this edition of AMN People, we share highlights from The Group’s charity golf outing, which raised more than $300,000 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. We also take you to Bologna, Italy, which recently hosted the biennial Autopromotec aftermarket trade show.
Fisher Auto Parts Team Raises $100,000 For Toys for Tots
$25,000 was contributed to the charity in honor of Federated member Russell Mastroff who passed away on Dec. 22. Many toys also were collected for the campaign.
National Pronto Association Becomes Gold Lifetime Trustee Of University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
National Pronto Association joins several other organizations in the Gold Lifetime Trustee category of donors, including the Alliance, the Network, AWDA, Dayco Products, Federated Auto Parts, Gates Corp. and Tenneco.
