Parts Authority acquires WABCO Products

Jan. 24, 2019
Parts Authority, one of the largest distributors of automotive and truck parts, has acquired WABCO Products.

Lake Success, NY – Parts Authority, one of the largest distributors of automotive and truck parts to the aftermarket auto parts industry throughout the United States, today announced it has acquired WABCO Products. Known for their extensive inventory of quality, name brand parts coupled with a reliable service commitment to all of its customers, WABCO locations are a strong source for replacement parts in San Diego. 

“We are excited to welcome WABCO to the Parts Authority family. The team at WABCO has built a great business over the years and has developed a strong reputation in the industry. This acquisition strengthens our position in the greater San Diego area and expands our footprint in San Diego County” said Randy Buller President & CEO of Parts Authority. “We look forward to providing WABCO customers with access to even more products and services. Equally as important, we look forward to working with our new team members at WABCO and providing them with a great place to continue their careers.” 

“Adding WABCO to the Parts Authority family allows us to enhance our footprint and support for our customer partners,” said Vice President of Western Operations Eric Schwartz.  “We are excited to add WABCO’s industry expertise and experience to Parts Authority.”

About Parts Authority
Parts Authority, founded in 1972, is one of the largest distributors of automotive and truck parts to the aftermarket auto parts industry in the United States serving customers in the commercial channel, including installers, dealerships, fleets and national accounts as well as in the e-commerce channel. Headquartered in Lake Success, NY, Parts Authority has over 200 locations across the United States including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and the Pacific Northwest. Parts Authority is led by President & CEO Randy Buller and a management team with long-tenured industry experience. Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives as well as through acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its geographical expansion initiative. 

About WABCO Products
Established in 1977, WABCO Products is a warehouse distributor of Aftermarket parts in the greater San Diego area. WABCO’s two locations are known for their extensive inventory of quality, name brand premium parts. The WABCO brand is more than 40 years old, and continues to be a fixture in the community.


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