GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Auto-Wares Group of Companies announced it will be expanding its network of company-owned store locations.

Parts Hut will be joining Auto-Wares group of stores to expand its distribution network in Wisconsin. Parts Hut, operating in Hartland, Wis., and Waukesha, Wisc., has been in business for 44 years, owned and operated by Cindy and Dane Schulz. Parts Hut has been a strong supporter of the Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores Program since 1976.

Auto-Wares Group of Companies President Todd Leimenstoll said, “We are pleased that Cindy and Dane have entrusted Auto-Wares to lead their company into the future using our additional resources and industry-leading innovations. We look forward to the opportunity to meet the needs of the Parts Hut marketplace. We are excited to continue the Auto-Wares history of growth with a strong commitment to our independent customer’s needs, our company owned store group market growth, and acquisitions of like-minded businesses.”

“I believe the acquisition and merging of the Parts Hut Stores with the Auto-Wares Group of Companies will provide our customers with more parts and even better service,” said Cindy Schulz. “It will also afford more business tools for our customers’ needs to set themselves apart for the future.”