Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Motown Automotive Distributing
Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Motown Automotive carries approximately 50,000 undercar and underhood parts, according to the company website.
AutoZone Now Offers Next-Day Home Delivery for Online Purchases
AutoZone parts and accessories are available for next-day delivery in 83 markets, covering roughly 80 percent of the U.S. population, according to the company
President of Automotor France Launches Service Firm for Aftermarket Parts Distributors in Emerging Markets
The dynamic nature of emerging markets is what inspired Olivier van Ruymbeke to launch Amerigo International, which he describes as “an international, network-based service provider backed by 45 years of expertise in emerging markets.”
BG Products Breaks Ground on New Distribution Facility in Kansas
The recent groundbreaking follows the current construction of the new 34,000-square-foot BG Technology and Training Center at BG corporate headquarters in Wichita.
Advance Auto Parts to Shutter San Antonio Distribution Center
The move is part of Advance’s broader plan to overhaul its supply chain.
‘Industrial Athletes’ Power AutoZone’s Newest Distribution Center in Ocala, Florida
Without a single piece of robotics in the place, AutoZone’s Ocala, Florida, DC runs on pure manpower.
Brake Parts Inc Expands Eastern Distribution Center
The Hazelton Eastern distribution center will service all BPI East Coast customers, including private-label and Raybestos customers, providing them with timely and accurate order-fill rates, BPI says.
Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Opens 17th Location
The new hub location offers customers more than 17,000 square feet of store space.
ACL Distribution Names Larry Berger Jr. as Gasket Product Manager
Berger has responsibility for selling, marketing and procurement of the Ajusa gasket line for the United States and Canada and will oversee the sales activities of ACL’s sales force.
Hot Shot’s Secret Expands Distribution to Walmart, O’Reilly, Summit Racing Equipment
The new distribution deal adds to the company’s growing list of mass-merchant retailers, online performance retailers and automotive chain retailers that offer Hot Shot’s Secret-branded products.
Auto-Wares Adds Romulus Auto Supply in Michigan to its Network
The acquisition marks the ninth store location in the last 12 months for Auto-Wares.
The State of Aftermarket Distribution: Staying Involved Is Key to Survival
Technology, consolidation and e-commerce are changing the landscape. But there’s another issue that could become an even bigger threat for independent distributors.