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By Counterman
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) is pleased to announce that Midwest Parts Hub, a division of Kelley Automotive Group based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has joined the group as a shareholder.
Founded in 1952 by Jim Kelley, Kelley Automotive Group is a family-owned dealership group representing multiple vehicle brands and serving customers throughout northeastern Indiana and beyond. Midwest Parts Hub opened in 2025 and services customers throughout the surrounding region through its extensive inventory of genuine General Motors OEM, ACDelco and aftermarket parts, along with daily delivery routes and advanced technology systems. The company emphasizes inventory availability, experienced staff, technology integration and reliable service as key drivers of its continued success.
“In today’s market, if you want to stay competitive, you need to be part of a program group,” said Mike Smith, parts director for Kelley Automotive Group. “Operating completely on your own is no longer effective. After evaluating our options, we knew
link hidden, please login to view was the right choice.” “We are excited to welcome Midwest Parts Hub to APA,” said Steve Tucker, president of APA/TruStar. “Their long-standing commitment to service, innovation, and operational excellence makes them a tremendous addition to our shareholder family.”
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link hidden, please login to viewannounced it acquired Carquest of Decorah from Randy and Annita Flatland, who have served the Decorah community for decades. Randy Flatland began his automotive career at the store in 1988 when it was known as Decorah Auto Supply. In 2008, he and his wife Annita purchased the independent Carquest location, building the business around strong relationships with employees and customers.
“Annita and I have always believed that taking care of our people and treating customers with honesty and respect is what made our business successful,” said Randy. “As we started thinking about the future, we wanted a partner who shared those same values. Arnold Motor Supply stood out to us because of its focus on people and long-term relationships. We’re excited to begin this next chapter and appreciate the warm welcome.”
“We’re proud to welcome Randy, Annita, and the entire Decorah team to
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Pictured (from left): Annita Flatland, Randy Flatland and Mike Molle, vice president of store operations.
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Automotive Parts Associates (APA) announced that Cereal City Auto Parts of Battle Creek, Michigan, has joined the organization as its newest shareholder.
Owned by Frank Marz and his business partner, Matt Green, Cereal City Auto Parts brings more than two decades of industry experience and a strong commitment to growth, service, and strategic inventory expansion to APA/TruStar. Marz began his career in the automotive aftermarket 24 years ago working in tires at Pep Boys and later joined Cereal City Auto Parts in 2010 as general manager before purchasing the business in 2023. Today, he owns the company and its three locations in partnership with Green and continues to guide its development and expansion.
Joining APA will allow Cereal City Auto Parts to further diversify product offerings, strengthen supplier relationships, and improve inventory availability. Marz said he was particularly interested in the opportunity
link hidden, please login to view provides to expand line acquisition and accelerate access to inventory, as well as the value of the organization’s data analytics resources to support informed business decisions and long-term growth planning. “APA offers the flexibility and insight we were looking for as we continue building the business,” said Marz. “The ability to add lines more efficiently and take advantage of the data analysis tools available through the group made becoming a shareholder a natural next step for us.”
“We’re excited to welcome Cereal City Auto Parts to the
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link hidden, please login to view continues to expand its ride control offering by growing its Complete Strut Assemblies (CSA) product line, adding coverage and more options for customers across the automotive aftermarket. This expansion adds coverage for an additional 260 million vehicles in operation (VIO) with 97% coverage. Newly added coverage
2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility 2014-2019 Tesla Model S AWD 2012-2018 Tesla Model S 2019-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe 2011-2016 BMW 528i 2020-2025 Subaru Outback 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander 2016-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Complete Strut Assemblies features and components
link hidden, please login to view said its Complete Strut Assemblies are designed as a “Better Option” for the aftermarket, saving time, reducing labor and simplifying installation by combining key components into a single, ready-to-install unit. Each assembly includes the strut, coil spring, strut mount, boot and bump stop, eliminating the need for specialized tools or spring compression.
Engineered in the U.S. with OE-grade components and warranty
All assemblies are engineered in the U.S. for fitment accuracy, supporting consistent performance and reliability.
Built with OE-grade coil springs and premium-grade bearing strut mounts, DMA’s CSAs are designed for quality and durability. The company backs the product with a limited lifetime warranty.
Product manager comment
“With this expansion, we’re continuing to deliver on our commitment to offer our partners broader coverage and dependable solutions they can trust,” said Kate Zelnosky, product manager. “Our goal is to make installation easier while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.”
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link hidden, please login to view continues to expand its ride control offering by growing its Complete Strut Assemblies (CSA) product line, adding coverage and more options for customers across the automotive aftermarket. This expansion adds coverage for an additional 260 million vehicles in operation (VIO) with 97% coverage. Newly added coverage
2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility 2014-2019 Tesla Model S AWD 2012-2018 Tesla Model S 2019-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe 2011-2016 BMW 528i 2020-2025 Subaru Outback 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander 2016-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Complete Strut Assemblies features and components
link hidden, please login to view said its Complete Strut Assemblies are designed as a “Better Option” for the aftermarket, saving time, reducing labor and simplifying installation by combining key components into a single, ready-to-install unit. Each assembly includes the strut, coil spring, strut mount, boot and bump stop, eliminating the need for specialized tools or spring compression.
Engineered in the U.S. with OE-grade components and warranty
All assemblies are engineered in the U.S. for fitment accuracy, supporting consistent performance and reliability.
Built with OE-grade coil springs and premium-grade bearing strut mounts, DMA’s CSAs are designed for quality and durability. The company backs the product with a limited lifetime warranty.
Product manager comment
“With this expansion, we’re continuing to deliver on our commitment to offer our partners broader coverage and dependable solutions they can trust,” said Kate Zelnosky, product manager. “Our goal is to make installation easier while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.”
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