Aftermarket Auto Parts Distributors
Continental Conveyor Plant in Halstead, Kansas, Celebrating 80th Anniversary

The plant began business in 1939, started by tire repairman Ed Toevs, who called his shop the Rub-R-Slat Draper Co.

Castrol Announces 2 New Distributor Partnerships in Northeast

Pilot Thomas Logistics and Northeast Lubricants will service Castrol’s customers in Southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., according to the company.

DENSO Invests Nearly $10 Million in New Indiana Distribution Center

“With our distribution strategy, we are embracing innovation to build the future of mobility,” said Kazu Yanagawa, vice president of DENSO’s Supply Chain Management Group.

Washington Auto Parts in Central Ohio Acquires Principal Truck Supply

Columbus-based Principal Truck Supply, one of the largest independent distributors of heavy-duty truck parts in Central Ohio, has been servicing the region since 1991.

Eastern Warehouse Distributors, Parts Authority Make NJ Acquisitions

Eastern Warehouse Distributors will retain eight of the locations as part of the ongoing growth of its wholesale aftermarket auto parts business. The remaining three will be retained by Parts Authority.

Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Major Initiatives Include Data Access, Global Vehicle Identifier

Bill Hanvey: “We’re involved in advocacy at the state and federal levels to legislatively guarantee the consumer’s right to be able to access and control their vehicle’s data.”

Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association President Bill Long: ‘AASA Is Cautiously Optimistic’ About 2019

Bill Long: “In our meetings with members, we point to key market fundamentals that are in our favor, including the increasing number of vehicles on the road, the aging of these vehicles and the total number of miles driven. However, we discuss uncertainty in the market as well.”

Integrated Supply Network Moving its Wixom Distribution Center

The new facility, at 45255 Five Mile Road in Plymouth, Michigan, is about 20 minutes south of the old location.

NAPA President Dan Askey: Supply Chain Management, 2020 NAPA Expo Among Top Priorities

NAPA is expecting more than 20,000 people to attend its 2020 NAPA Expo, which takes place next April in Las Vegas.

Pronto CEO Bill Maggs: Increasing Engagement with Independent Service Centers, Growing National-Account Program Are Top Priorities

Bill Maggs, president and CEO of National Pronto Association, talks about the program group’s plans for 2019.

Federated CEO Rusty Bishop: ‘We Are Dedicated to Continuous Improvement in Everything We Do’

Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts, talks about the program group’s plans for 2019.

Alliance Marketing Head JC Washbish: Program Group Looks to Build on ‘Incredible’ 2018

J.C. Washbish: “We are enabling our stores and certified service centers to respond in real time with their customers’ feedback.”