Mark and Mary Weaver announced today that they have sold their business to Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a third-generation family-owned auto parts distributor and store group based in St. Cloud, Minn. APH is a leading auto parts distributor with 132 branch locations in six states.
Weaver Auto Parts, owned and operated by Mark and Mary Weaver, has been in business since 1972. Headquartered in Sauk City, the business began in Portage, Wisconsin, where they opened their first auto parts store. Nearly 50 years later, Weaver Auto Parts is still focused on providing exceptional customer service to auto repair professionals and serious DIYers throughout the region.
Mark Weaver, president of Weaver Auto Parts stated, “As we looked at the future for our company, we recognized APH as a natural fit to continue our growth. The APH team has a strong culture, and we share the same values and focus on taking care of customers and employees. Additionally, the APH team has the experience and resources available to provide great opportunities for our team and great solutions for our customers.”
“We are honored and delighted that Mary and Mark have chosen to sell their business to APH, and to continue their strong tradition of quality products, knowledgeable employees and superior service,” commented Corey Bartlett, president and CEO of APH. “We are excited to enter these new markets and fortunate to be adding the Weaver team
to the APH family.”
About Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc.
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) is a third-generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. APH was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, as National Bushing & Parts Company, and today operates Auto Value stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan and Montana. With its network of 149 corporate stores and 30 independent stores, APH employs 1,300 employees. For more information, visit www.autopartshq.com.
About Auto Value Parts Stores
APH is part of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world. As the source for parts and service for more than 2,200 parts stores and 3,000 certified service centers across North America, the Alliance prides itself on responding to the individual automotive needs of each customer. Visit www.autovalue.com for more information.
