Bison Capital Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

Genuine Parts Company Acquires Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation (MPEC)

April 30, 2024

Automotive

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has acquired Motor Parts & Equipment Corporation (MPEC), the largest independent owner of NAPA Auto Parts stores in the U.S. The acquisition, effective April 30, 2024, adds 181 NAPA locations across six Midwest states and expands GPC’s retail footprint in priority markets.

CID Capital Partners Invests in Corvette America

January 28, 2019

Manufacturing

CID Capital Partners has partnered with Corvette America, a Reedsville, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer, distributor and e-tailer of aftermarket restoration and performance products for Chevrolet Corvettes and Ford Mustangs. The transaction is supported by senior financing from First Merchants Bank and subordinated debt from Aldine Capital Partners; CID intends to grow Corvette America as a platform and pursue add-on acquisitions to accelerate expansion.

JMH Capital Partners Acquires GWA Auto Parts

September 1, 2021

Automotive

JMH Capital Partners has acquired GWA Auto Parts, an importer, distributor, and online retailer of private‑label automotive aftermarket parts (selling under the AA Ignition brand). GWA founder Gregg Alper remains a shareholder and will continue as the company's President; JMH said it will support accelerated organic and acquisitive catalog growth and further development of GWA's e-commerce capabilities across North America.

Palladium Equity Partners Creates Collision Auto Parts by Acquiring Three Aftermarket Distributors

May 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Palladium Equity Partners, through its joint-venture affiliate Palladium Heritage, partnered with management to acquire and combine National Auto Parts, USA, Inc.; NAP San Diego, LLC; and National Auto Parts-Oakland, LLC into a new platform, Collision Auto Parts LLC. The combined business operates six distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, serving over 3,000 customers (regional body shops, MSOs and walk-ins) and will pursue further growth via new locations and add-on acquisitions.

Beekman Investment Partners Recapitalizes AutoManager LLC

October 18, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

An affiliate of Beekman Investment Partners IV completed an investment to recapitalize California-based AutoManager LLC, providing growth capital to support product development and expansion of its dealer management system and digital marketing offerings. Beekman partnered with AutoManager management and industry advisor/co-investor Allen Dobbins in the transaction.

Radial Equity Partners Partners with Multi Parts (MPS)

April 19, 2023

Automotive

Radial Equity Partners has entered into a partnership with Multi Parts (MPS), a developer and supplier of non-discretionary replacement parts to the vehicle aftermarket. Terms were not disclosed; Radial said it will provide resources to accelerate MPS's organic growth and pursue complementary acquisitions to support global expansion.