FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – WAIglobal has announced the merger of RCP Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, with WAI’s Canada operations. Founded in 1971, RCP is a full-line global aftermarket supplier and manufacturer of rotating electrical components and complete alternators and starters.
Jeff Sween, CEO of WAIglobal, commented, “With the challenges and continued consolidation taking place in the aftermarket, we are excited about the opportunities that this merger provides to further serve the global aftermarket. RCP has a long tradition of servicing its global customers with extensive product ranges, including RCP manufactured products. We look forward to continuing and expanding on this in conjunction with our global distribution network and product offering.”
Bernie Ceresne, RCP owner and CEO, added, “This is an exciting time for RCP and its customers as we transition the products and services RCP has offered to our customers for over 40 years into the WAIglobal family.”
WAIglobal is a manufacturer and distributor providing the aftermarket with 100 percent new alternators, starters and components covering automotive, heavy-duty, industrial, agricultural, power sports, marine and outdoor power equipment markets. Other product lines offered by WAIglobal include ignition distributors, wiper motors, engine management and ignition products.