National Oak Distributors & Integrated Supply Network Have Merged

National Oak Distributors—an automotive paint, body and equipment wholesale distributor—and Integrated Supply Network, an automotive tool and equipment wholesale distributor, have announced that they have completed a merger of the two businesses.

The merger of the two companies will increase the value for customers and suppliers with greater product choice, expanded geographic reach, broader distribution capabilities and access to additional value-added services and solutions, officials stated in a press release.

The newly combined company will capitalize on its combined strengths to provide its customers and supplier partners with numerous advantages, including the following:

• Enhanced Capabilities: Access to a broader range of resources, expertise, technologies and distribution capabilities, including improved customer service and delivery times.
• Expanded Opportunities: Exposure to new products, geographies and sales channels.
• Shared Culture of Excellence: Both National Oak Distributors and Integrated Supply Network stated they share a commitment to customer success and ease of doing business and have earned the respect and trust of their customers and supplier partners, ensuring a smooth integration and a solid foundation for future success.

National Oak Distributors’ founder and CEO, Geoffrey Peckham, will be the majority owner of the combined entity and will serve as the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the merged company. “The combined strengths of National Oak Distributors and Integrated Supply Network will create a powerhouse in the automotive aftermarket distribution industry,” Peckham said. “This combination will enable us to leverage industry-leading teams, talent and expertise, expand our portfolio of innovative products and supply chain solutions, enhance our geographic reach, and grow the markets that we serve with the industry-leading capabilities that National Oak Distributors and Integrated Supply Network have established in each of our 25+ years in business.”

In the coming months, the companies say they will work closely together to seamlessly integrate their operations and teams.