Auto-Wares Group of Companies announced that it will acquire Chet Nichols Inc. of Benton Harbor, Mich., including six store locations in southwest Michigan. Chet Nichols has been a family owned company in business since 1930.
Auto-Wares Group of Companies Chairman Fred Bunting said, “This acquisition fills in the South West Michigan area very nicely for Auto-Wares. We are excited to add these quality locations to our group. In addition to our 39 years of commitment to benefit the independent parts store owner, our primary focus as a company is to be our customers’ best supplier. We proudly serve over 700 Auto Value or Bumper to Bumper Certified Service Centers and 36,000 other service dealers and commercial accounts.”
Bill Nichols, owner of Chet Nichols Inc. said, “After 85 years in the automotive parts business, we have decided the best way for our company to move to the next level would be for us to join forces with Auto-Wares. We look forward to an exciting future for our company, our people, our customers, and the community we serve.”
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