OBITUARY: Former FleetPride, Exide President And CEO Gordon Ulsh
From his first job sorting soda bottles and vegetables in a neighborhood grocery store in Indiana, Ulsh forged a successful and storied career, serving more than 40 years in automotive and industrial markets.
Kevin Peters Named CEO Of FleetPride
Peters comes to FleetPride after five years at Office Depot, most recently as president, North America – the latest in a series of successful senior leadership positions at global Fortune 150 organizations, where he was responsible for leading multi-channel businesses, operations management, global supply chain management and IT.
FleetPride Sold To Private Investment Firm
TPG is acquiring the heavy-duty truck and trailer parts business from Investcorp.
FleetPride Purchases CATCO Parts & Service in a Multi-State Acquisition
The acquisition includes 18 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Illinois.
FleetPride Acquires Westpac Heavy Duty
This acquisition brings the total number of FleetPride locations to four in Arizona and 22 in California.
Fleet Brake to Sell Certain Assets to FleetPride
Fleet Brake plans to continue to focus on its Canadian service and distribution strategy.
FleetPride Announces Two Senior Level Promotions
Mike Paxton moves from vice president of business development and strategic planning to vice president of mergers and acquisitions. Peter Pasdach moves from vice president of the Midwest region to vice president of business development.
FleetPride Acquires Interstate Turbo Supply
Interstate Turbo Supply was founded in 1968 by Clenten Miles. His son, Dan Miles, assumed the role of president upon his retirement in 1977. Dan will remain with the company, and employment offers were extended to all operational employees.
FleetPride Acquires Cimarron Truck Parts and Oklahoma Truck Supply
Both companies were previously owned by East Tulsa Truck Parts and Equipment, Inc. Cimarron was acquired on April 1, and Oklahoma Truck Supply was acquired this week.
FleetPride Acquires Springfield Brake Co., Premier Truck Parts and Premier Truck Parts of Joplin
With these acquisitions, FleetPride will now have four locations each in both Missouri and Arkansas.