GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Auto-Wares Group of Companies announced it will be expanding its network of company owned store locations. Lincolnway Auto Supply will be joining Auto-Wares group of stores to expand its distribution network in Indiana. Lincolnway Auto Supply, operating in Valparaiso has been in business for 37 years, owned and operated by John Tillema. Lincolnway Auto Supply was formerly a Bumper to Bumper location and is excited to become an Auto Value Parts Store.
Auto-Wares Group of Companies President, Todd Leimenstoll said, “John Tillema and his staff have built a great business. We are pleased that Auto-Wares has been entrusted to lead Lincolnway into the future with our strong resources and industry leading innovations. We look forward to meeting the needs of the Valparaiso auto care marketplace and look forward to becoming part of the community. We are excited to continue Auto-Wares history of growth with a 40 year commitment to our independent customers, our continued company owned market growth and quality acquisitions of like-minded family owned businesses”.
John Tillema, president of Lincolway Auto Supply commented, “I am happy to announce the merger of Lincolnway Auto Supply with Auto Wares of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Continued good service and high quality auto supplies was what helped me make the decision to merge. For over 36 years Lincolnway Auto Supply has tried to be the best auto supply store for its customers. Auto Wares will continue that tradition with additional, innovative ways to provide more service and good value”.
