Bridgestone To Acquire Pep Boys
Pep Boys, headquartered in Philadelphia, has been one of the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket chains since 1921. With more than 7,500 service bays in more than 800 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, Pep Boys offers tires, maintenance and repair and parts and accessories.
Baxter Auto Parts/Performance Warehouse Buys Interstate Auto Parts Warehouse
Baxter Auto Parts is a regional retail chain of auto parts stores with 35 locations in Washington, Oregon and California. It is a subsidiary of family owned Performance Warehouse, one of the predominant auto parts warehouses and distribution centers in the Pacific Northwest.
Auto Plus Continues With U.S. Growth Plan, Acquisitions Made
This announcement follows Auto Plus’ acquisition of a six-store Wisconsin-based parts distribution chain, United Auto Parts.
JohnDow Industries And Jaguar Land Rover-North America Create Vendor Partnership
To support diesel servicing, Jaguar Land Rover NA has made mandatory the requirement for a diesel-only fuel caddy for all franchise workshops. JDI has announced that its commercial-grade Pro30 Plus Fuel Caddy has been chosen by Jaguar Land Rover NA as the preferred solution.
Schwartz Advisors Expands Platform, Closes Funding
The company’s new structure is built around nine managing partners and partners, bringing a wealth of experience in the auto aftermarket and heavy-duty transportation industries, as well as M&A transactions, the company says.
National Performance Warehouse Makes Fourth Acquisition Of The Year, Third In Utah Alone
NPW has purchased the Lorin Peck Tool Co. of Salt Lake City. Lorin Peck is one of the oldest and largest tool and equipment warehouses in Utah.
CRP Industries Inc. Acquires Atlantic Automotive Enterprises (AAE)
AAE will function as a wholly owned subsidiary of CRP Industries Inc. and operate independently out of its 125,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tabor City, N.C.
Old World Industries Acquires The Automotive Division Of EiKO Global
Old World Industries will begin selling the company’s lineup of miniature and automotive lamps and automotive forward lighting immediately, while retaining the management team from EiKO to ensure the seamless transition and ongoing support of the business.
Bond Auto Parts Acquires Towers Motor Parts
Bond Auto plans to spend the next 30 to 60 days converting customers over to their system, increasing the store inventories and retrofitting the store locations with Bond Auto Parts signage and branding elements.
ZF Completes Acquisition Of TRW Automotive
TRW will be integrated into ZF as the new Active & Passive Safety Technology division.
