Parts Authority Acquires NPW, Expands to Nearly 325 Locations

Parts Authority—distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools and equipment—announced the acquisition of NPW Companies (National Auto Parts Warehouse), a family-owned distributor of traditional, engine and performance parts headquartered in Miami.

The acquisition adds NPW’s 46 locations to the Parts Authority network, bringing the combined company to nearly 325 locations and expanding Parts Authority’s geographic footprint into five new states, company officials stated in a press release.

Founded by Larry Pacey in 1969, NPW built its business on strong customer relationships, extensive inventory and exceptional service. Parts Authority opened its doors in New York four years later with many of those same principles at its core. More than five decades later, the two companies are joining forces to create a stronger national network built on that shared foundation, noted the release.

NPW brings an extensive catalog of more than 1 million part numbers from more than 700 premium brands, along with decades of experience serving the automotive aftermarket. NPW’s leadership and team members will join Parts Authority as part of the transaction, led by current president and CEO, Chris Pacey, who will be continuing as president of NPW/EPW while also taking on a senior role within Parts Authority. Bringing both teams together will provide continuity for customers as the two organizations work closely to ensure a seamless transition and uninterrupted daily service, the company said.

“This is an exciting milestone for NPW, our team and our customers. I am even more excited that our family will remain part of this journey, contributing to the continued growth and success of both companies as they move forward together,” said Pacey. “NPW has grown for more than 55 years on the strength of its relationships, and in Parts Authority we found a partner that shares those same values, with the national scale and resources to help us serve our customers even better. That means deeper inventory, greater product availability and the same people and relationships our customers know and trust.”

“NPW has spent more than five decades earning the trust of independent jobbers, machine shops, automotive repair shops and commercial customers, and that kind of trust is not built overnight,” said Clark Hale, CEO of Parts Authority. “The Paceys built a remarkable family business, and we intend to honor that legacy. NPW’s locations are a natural complement to our existing footprint, allowing us to put more inventory closer to the customers of both companies. Just as important, the NPW team is at the heart of this acquisition, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the Parts Authority family.”