FleetPride acquires Page Brake locations

FleetPride, Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy duty truck and trailer parts, announced that it has acquired the assets of both Page Brake and two New Mexico operations from Page Brake. The acquisition includes locations in Albuquerque and Aztec, New Mexico. FleetPride also announced that it has acquired the assets of two Page Brake locations in Missouri, previously operating under the name of Gooch Brake & Equipment Company. The acquisition includes locations in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri.

FleetPride is currently operating in Albuquerque and has combined its existing operations, located at 101 Candelaria Road Northeast, into the newly acquired facility at 1600 2nd Street NW. The Aztec, New Mexico acquisition, located at 302 S. Light Plant Road, represents a new market for FleetPride.

FleetPride first entered the Joplin, Missouri market in November of 2010 and this latest acquisition is set to compliment the company's existing operations. "We now have a substantial parts and drive-in service operation. FleetPride's ability to quickly source hard-to-find parts and extensive product inventory will help us earn additional business from Joplin's heavy-duty truck industry," said Lee Stockseth, Chief Operating Officer.

The Kansas City, Missouri acquisition represents FleetPride's second expansion into this market. The new location at 6451 Universal Avenue provides FleetPride with a new business outlet to support the Kansas City market. "We feel the two locations in this market allow us to more effectively service our diverse customer base," explained Stockseth.

Employment offers were extended to all employees at both locations. "We are proud to invite the Page Brake employees into the FleetPride family, "said W.M. McGee, President and CEO.