MAPA Announces 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Fred Bunting, Auto-Wares Group Of Companies
Fred Bunting is a third-generation auto parts person and some say he came out of a muffler box. He started working in the family automotive aftermarket business at age 14.
Merle’s Automotive Supply Acquired by GPC
Merle’s, founded in 1969 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a 14-location automotive parts distributor serving both the commercial and retail markets in the greater Tucson and southern Arizona area.
Aftermarket Suppliers Proud Of NCMA Cataloging Recognition
Among this year’s winners, several aftermarket suppliers proudly announced the accolade and provided more details on their winning products.
GPC Reports 2023 Results, Announces Global Restructuring Program
The restructuring includes a voluntary retirement offer in the United States.
GPC Report Record Sales, Double-Digit Earnings Growth
Second-quarter sales for the Automotive Parts Group increased 5.4% to $3.7 billion.
NAPA Aligns With Qmerit For EV Charging Stations
NAPA says it will be the first in the aftermarket to offer Qmerit’s turnkey EV-charging installation services to buyers.
GPC Reports 19% Jump In Q1 Sales, Boosts 2022 Guidance
Sales in the Automotive Parts Group were $3.3 billion, up nearly 11%.
NAPA Parent GPC Reports 14.1% Increase In 2021 Sales
Full-year sales for GPC’s Automotive Parts Group were $12.5 billion, up from $10.9 billion in 2021.
AWDA Presents Annual Leadership Awards
Among the award winners, Richard Beirne received the AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Tri-State Enterprises: Pedal To The Metal
For Tri-State Enterprises, an aggressive growth mindset and Christian values have been a winning formula.
