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By Counterman
Fisher Auto Parts has acquired Market Street Auto Parts in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, the company announced.
Market Street Auto Parts has been serving North Lebanon County in Pennsylvania for more than 16 years. Market Street is a supplier to the professional installer, and maintains a steady retail and do-it-yourself customer base. Quality parts, prompt delivery, competitive pricing and experienced counter personnel have helped make Market Street Auto Parts very successful in the area.
As part of the transition, Keister will remain with Fisher Auto Parts in a customer service role, while Market Street Vice President Joe Kneasel will handle store management and Secretary-Treasurer George F. Maren will serve in an advisory role.
Geoffrey Shifflett, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, and Mark Keister, president of Market Street Auto Parts, made the announcement.
“With Fisher’s strong inventory network and Market Street’s 45 years of experience, we should become the powerhouse of Northern Lebanon County,” Maren said.
Fisher Auto Parts is the founding member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors and now has approximately 500 company-owned locations plus more than 100 independent jobbers in 18 states.
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By Counterman
Parts Authority announced it has acquired B&L Auto Parts and Paint, headquartered in Bangor, Maine.
The transaction was finalized on Dec. 16.
B&L Auto Parts and Paint has served the Maine area for more than 47 years. The business opened its doors in 1975 as a small independent parts store, and has grown into a 22,000-square-foot facility that provides customers with one of the largest selections of parts and specialty products in the area, and delivers first-class customer service, according to Parts Authority.
“Parts Authority is a fast-growing, innovative automotive parts distribution business leader,” said Gerald Doane, owner of B&L Auto Parts and Paint. “Their unmatched parts availability and customer-driven values align with B&L’s, creating synergy. The B&L team will significantly benefit from joining a company that respects and fosters the growth of its team members.”
“Gerald and the team at B&L have been committed to providing customers with the best parts and customer service possible,” said Randy Buller, president, and CEO of Parts Authority. “This is an amazing opportunity as we expand Parts Authority into new territory. I want to welcome all the talented people at B&L to the team!”
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By Counterman
FMSI Automotive Hardware is proud to announce its acquisition of the brass and brake assets of Plews & Edelmann.
The purchase will complement FMSI’s existing business.
FMSI Automotive Hardware has been a leading manufacturer of brake, fuel, transmission, A/C and coolant repair lines and fittings for more than 30 years. With the addition of Edelmann fittings and brake lines, “FMSI will be the industry leader in high-quality, problem-solving automotive fittings and fluid carrying lines,” the company asserted in a news release.
“Our customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand will be able to take advantage of two great offerings merged into one source,” FMSI added.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The addition of Edelmann Brass & Brake, combined with FMSI established programs, continues our commitment to serve all channels of distribution with a comprehensive range of the highest quality products and problem-solving offerings to the automotive aftermarket,” said David Greenwood, founder and president.
FMSI is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario.
Dan Billie, CEO of Plews & Edelmann, added: “The sale of the fittings business is a direct result of Plews’ focus on providing the total solution to the power steering category.Along with the recent sale of our non-application parts business to Highline Warren, this completes a three-year effort to diversify away from non-application parts categories.”
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Automotive Parts Associates (APA) announced that Factory Motor Parts (FMP) acquired B&I Auto Supply in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This four-location acquisition expands FMP’s eastern footprint and grows its national presence to more than 150 locations in 22 states. B&I is a leading distributor of OE parts including ACDelco, Motorcraft, Mopar, Nissan and Mercedes brands.
“We are excited to bring B&I into the FMP family,” says Todd Heldt, FMP’s executive vice president. “Their strong understanding of the OE business makes them a great fit for FMP. We will continue to build the OE business while expanding their aftermarket offering into the independent service center and fleet side of the business.
Steve Tucker, president of Automotive Parts Associates, added: “Growth is good, and anytime we hear of our shareholders expanding, we’re thrilled, to say the least.”
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By Counterman
All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive parts and a portfolio company of
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This is All Star’s third acquisition in the aftermarket OE wheel space since 2021 “and transforms All Star beyond its traditional auto lights business and into a leading automotive aftermarket equipment supplier,” the company said.
“This acquisition significantly increases our capacity to manufacture and supply OEM wheels through our growing nationwide network,” said Matt Immerfall, CEO of
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link hidden, please login to view is one of the leading distributors of OEM wheels in the United States and provides OEM wheels (steel and alloy), wheel covers (hubcaps) and center caps in brand-new, refinished and used condition. “Blackburn has a great industry reputation for quality and customer service that is consistent with what All Star stands for,” Immerfall said. “Maximizing the amazing business that Blackburn has built over the last 30-plus years with All Star’s capabilities is a true privilege. It’s exciting for the All Star Team to round out our newly formed wheel division with Blackburn. Our ability to partner manufacturing and supply to take care of our customers on a national level is an incredible opportunity that we are thrilled about.”
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