Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a family-owned auto parts distributor and store group, and United Auto Supply Inc., a leading privately held distributor and store group, announced plans to join forces. United’s 13 locations will join APH’s family of corporate stores and fly the Auto Value flag.
“We’ve had a great relationship with the United Auto Supply team for many years, and we’re honored that they’ve chosen to partner with APH,” stated Corey Bartlett, APH president. “They’ve built an impressive business and are the leader in their markets— we’re looking forward to continuing that tradition.”
“This is an exciting move for us,” said Dick Beirne, United Auto Supply president. “Our people will have an expanded inventory to draw from plus new and powerful tools to help them serve our customers even better than before. APH is an aggressive and growing 94-year-old company and we are proud to join their team.”
The United Auto Supply management team is expected to join the APH management team. Once the United Auto Supply locations are converted, they will bring APH’s corporate store count to 98 across the Upper Midwest.
APH is a third generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor based in Saint Cloud, Minn. APH was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, as National Bushing & Parts Company and today operates Auto Value stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Michigan. It has 85 corporate stores and 35 independent stores. The company employs more than 850 employees. For more information, visit www.autopartshq.com.
United Auto Supply, based in La Crosse, Wis., has been serving Southwest Wisconsin, Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa since 1958 through a distribution center and 13 store locations. Today, they supply auto parts, paint & body supplies, and automotive tools & equipment to the professional and serious DIYer. For more information, visit www.uasparts.com.
Subscribe to Aftermarket Business World and receive articles like this every month….absolutely free. Click here.
