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By Counterman
link hidden, please login to view, a shareholder of link hidden, please login to view(APA), announced the opening of a second location later this summer in Fenton, Michigan, approximately 25 minutes away from the original Flint, Michigan site. According to
link hidden, please login to view, the new site will cater to both wholesale and retail customers. In addition, there will be a new warehouse that houses the renown brands that Brown & Sons is known for carrying. “2024 is our 75th anniversary, so what better way to celebrate than by opening a second location?” asked Brown & Sons CEO Nick Branoff. “This is just the beginning of a three-store expansion planned over the next few years. Our growth strategy represents more than just expansion; it reflects a strong dedication to serving our community and the industry as a whole.”
“We are excited to see Brown & Sons growth,” said Steve Tucker, President of APA. “Here at APA, we foster a community of shareholders and members that demonstrate remarkable potential and dedication to quality. Brown & Sons has consistently shown their capability to not only meet but exceed expectations, and we are confident that their upward trajectory will only continue.”
Established in 1949, Brown & Sons is a family-owned business offering auto parts and industrial supplies globally. In addition, Brown & Sons provides a full inventory management system for companies that stock parts.
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link hidden, please login to view (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced registration is now open for the 77th annual AWDA Business Conference, sponsored by Dayco, which will take place Nov. 3-7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev. The AWDA Conference is an annual business event that brings together the premier companies of the industry for high-level, private, one-on-one business meetings, the Association said. Founded in 1947,
link hidden, please login to view is the oldest organized group of warehouse distributors and their respective suppliers of parts, accessories, and other supplies for the motor vehicle aftermarket. Celebrating the 77th AWDA Conference is a monumental event and the Auto Care Association expressed it is proud and honored to continue to bring this tradition to the industry. “With the addition of the APSG National Conference added to Industry Week this year, the AWDA conference is going to be bigger than ever,” said Ted Hughes, executive director, AWDA. “Attendees at this year’s conference can expect more representation from the industry’s leading independent distributors and additional meeting times added to the schedule, including availability on the show floor during the AAPEX Show on Nov. 5-7. Every measure is being taken to make sure this is the most successful and productive AWDA Business Conference in history.”
All companies must register by Aug. 15, 2024, to participate in the AWDA one-on-one meetings. More details, including company eligibility, hotel and registration information, are available
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link hidden, please login to view, a community of the Auto Care Association announced Dayco as the title sponsor for the link hidden, please login to view This is the third year Dayco has served as the title sponsor of the annual business event, which brings together the aftermarket industry’s premier companies for high-level, private, one-on-one business meetings Nov. 3-7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during Industry Week. “We have valued our partnership with Dayco over the last two years and are grateful that they have once again committed to being our title sponsor for 2024 – it shows significant commitment to the industry and our organization,” said Ted Hughes, executive director, AWDA. “The buzz around this year’s AWDA conference is at a fever pitch already and we are thrilled to not only have Dayco onboard, but strong commitments from The Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG). Both distributors and suppliers are bound to have their highest participation levels in years, making this a memorable week for all channel partners.”
Dayco has been an active member of the automotive industry for more than a century. “One of the company’s core operating principles is activating a customer-first approach: knowing its strategic partners intimately so the Dayco team can deliver solutions that help customers move their business forward,” AWDA said.
“We are proud to sponsor the annual AWDA Business Conference again this year,” said Tom Tecklenburg, vice president, North America, aftermarket, Dayco. “These meetings provide so many benefits as they create a platform for growth with our channel partners. They give us an opportunity to build on our relationships, launch new products that meet the needs of customers, and advance key R&D and supply chain initiatives. We have found such value in our relationship with AWDA and are committed to a one-team, one-industry effort that safeguards and advocates for the distribution channel.”
Tecklenburg will be joined at the AWDA conference by other executive team members from Dayco, including Managing Director of North American Aftermarket Audrey Harling, who will unveil some of the ways Dayco is working to bolster the company’s market position.
“We’re excited to share some of the operational and strategic changes we’ve been implementing this past year to bring positive change to the customer experience,” said Harling.
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David Reid, chief operations officer,
link hidden, please login to view, announced the purchase of a 217,000-sq.-ft. distribution center on 12 acres located at 2189 Westover Road in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Equipped with 32 loading docks, the new facility will become operational once it is fully outfitted with features to optimize efficiencies, including logistical and material handling technology, picking modules, conveyor systems, warehouse management software, and expedited will call and local delivery.
The Chicopee location is strategically located between three existing Fisher distribution centers, allowing for further store expansion in Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, the company said. Up to 150 stores will be serviced by the new facility.
The new Chicopee facility adds 217,000 sq. ft. to Fisher’s distribution center footprint of more than 2.5 million sq. ft. Supplying 19 states in which the company currently does business, the nine Fisher distribution centers are linked daily to provide over 92% fill rates, product coverage and overnight delivery from a company-owned fleet, according to Fisher Auto Parts.
In addition, over 50 Greenfield locations have been opened or are scheduled to open by the end of 2024, including several mega-hub locations.
“We believe in the adage that no matter what our lot in life, we should build something on it,” said Reid. “There are much larger competitors; however, due to the highly capable team that we are honored to work with, we can be proud of our past results as we strive for future growth. We are especially grateful to all of our channel partners, including customers, suppliers, APSG associates, and, in particular, team members for their unwavering dedication to outstanding customer service.”
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By Counterman
There are just a few weeks left for you to nominate someone for the 2024 Counter Professional of the Year award. Counterman has proudly honored the winner of this award every year since 1986.
link hidden, please login to view, a long-time sponsor of the award, is once again sponsoring the Counter Professional of the Year for 2024. The winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas, where he or she will be honored in-person at
link hidden, please login to view, scheduled for November 5-7. The Counter Professional of the Year will also enjoy a VIP experience at the Babcox Media/WIX Filters recognition program. The winner also will be featured in the cover story in the December 2024 issue of AMN/Counterman. The Counter Professional of the Year award recognizes America’s most trusted “go-to” men and women behind the parts counter. The 2023 winner was
link hidden, please login to view, an assistant manager at an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Chicago. link hidden, please login to view “I wanted to do parts. That was always my main thing,” said Shambro. “I enjoyed it. Back in the day, I had part numbers memorized, so I could pick them up right off the shelf without looking anything up.”
If you know a counter professional with the dedication, passion and knowledge similar to Shambro’s, visit our
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