General Parts, Inc. · Raleigh, NC United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Feel free to salute General Parts, distributor of replacement automotive parts, supplies, and tools for every make and model of foreign and domestic car, truck, bus, and farm or industrial vehicle. The firm operates the CARQUEST auto parts distribution network of some 40 distribution centers, and owns about 1,400 of CARQUEST's 3,400 auto parts stores across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The company sells its parts to DIY mechanics, professional installers, body shops, farmers, and fleet owners (commercial customers account for most sales). General Parts has traditionally grown through acquisitions. The company, founded in 1961 by college student Temple Sloan, owns CARQUEST Canada. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key General Parts, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | $2,870.0 |
| 2007 Employees | 18,000 |
General Parts, Inc. Executives
14 executives listed for General Parts, Inc.'s Raleigh, NC location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | O. Temple Sloan | Network |
| President and COO | O. Sloan | Network |
| Operations Manager | Danny Wusterbath | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for General Parts, Inc.
Demand for auto parts is driven by new car sales, which are strongly affected by interest rates, and by the replacement market. Company profitability industry depends partly on the difficulty of manufacturing products and partly on demand volume, since many costs are fixed. Small companies can compete successfully by focusing on a small number of products or some highly technical ones. The structure of the industry is complex, with most smaller companies (referred to as "tier 2" and "tier 3" suppliers) selling parts to larger suppliers (referred to as "tier 1" suppliers), who in turn sell component assemblies or modules to car and truck assemblers such as GM and Ford - collectively called OEMs. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top General Parts, Inc. Competitors
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