GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – Jacksonville, Florida-based The Parts House (TPH), a Parts Plus WD member of the Automotive Distribution Network, has acquired Eastern Imports, a foreign-parts specialist with four locations in Florida.
                                                           
“With this acquisition, The Parts House continues to strengthen its product offerings and enhance their level of customer service,” Mike Lambert, president of the Network.
                                                           
Based in Jacksonville, with locations in Gainesville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Eastern Imports provides quality parts and service to the import vehicle aftermarket, carrying brands such as Aisin, ATE, Akebono, Bosch, Brembo, Bando, Centric, DENSO, DSS Drive Axles, EXEDY/Daiken, Hitachi, GMB, NGK, Sachs, Tokico and Valeo.
 
According to David Honig, president and CEO of TPH, the purchase of Eastern Imports enables The Parts House to delve deeper into the import-parts segment of the aftermarket.
 
“This latest acquisition reflects our ongoing commitment to grow our inventory and further our expertise to better meet — and exceed — our customers’ needs,” Honig said. “Eastern Imports’ sales staff collectively brings more than 100 years of import-specific experience, which will be invaluable to our company.”