Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member

May 1, 2019
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added a new member Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH).

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added a new member Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH). They are a third generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.  APH was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, as National Bushing & Parts Company, and today operates Auto Value parts stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan and Montana. With its network of 124 corporate and 36 independent locations, APH employs more than 1,200 team members.

APH has paint in approximately 100 of their stores. They have 10 PBE dedicated stores and they carry the Axalta and PPG lines of automotive finishes. 

Steve Abbott heads up the PBE division for APH.  Steve said, “They are looking forward to networking and exchanging best practices with the RDA members which are the best and most innovative, forward thinking distributors in the PBE industry.”

Robert McKenzie Jr., Executive Director of RDA said,” We are excited to have Automotive Parts Headquarters as part of the RDA/IMPACT group and know they are a great fit with our organization.”  RDA/IMPACT is the largest national group of refinish jobbers dedicated to providing quality services and products to their collision shops. 

RDA/IMPACT is the largest national group of refinish jobbers dedicated to providing quality services and products to their collision shops.  RDA has 18 members, representing over 320 locations. Members service over 5000 collision centers throughout the United States. We represent a cross-section of all major refinish brands and do over $500 million in sales as a group, comprising around 18% of the refinish business nationwide. 

Those interested in joining RDA/IMPACT should contact Robert McKenzie, Jr. directly at 731-217-9081 or via email at [email protected].

For more information on RDA/IMPACT visit their web site at www.impactcollisionsolutions.com  or contact Melisa Jolls at 908-251-5713 or email: [email protected].

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