FleetPride Acquires Page Brake's Assets in New Mexico
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 26, 2011 - FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced that it has acquired the assets of two New Mexico operations from Page Brake. The acquisition includes locations in Albuquerque and Aztec, New Mexico.
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.
"Supporting New Mexico's diverse economy has proven successful for FleetPride. Expanding our operations in Albuquerque provides us with a good opportunity to strengthen our presence in this vibrant marketplace," explained Lee Stockseth, Chief Operating Officer.
Stockseth continued, "Aztec offers a strong compliment to our existing operations in Farmington, New Mexico. Both locations will work in tandem to better serve local, regional and national customers in and around a 150 mile radius of San Juan County."
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.
About FleetPride, Inc.
FleetPride, Inc. (www.fleetpride.com) -- America's premier nationwide supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts -- operates over 205 locations in 40 states and carries a full line of nationally-recognized, brand-name parts, as well as an assortment of exclusive-brand parts. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes and driveline components. Truck and trailer repair services are also offered at a number of locations.
About FleetCare by FleetPride
FleetCare (www.fleetcare.info) -- FleetPride is proud to offer an exclusive partnership for qualified businesses through its FleetCare affiliation program. In addition to FleetPride's company-owned locations, the FleetCare network, with over 210 heavy-duty truck and trailer centers, services all makes and models, employs highly-trained technicians, provides brand-name parts, extends a nationwide parts warranty program and offers roadside assistance.
About Page Brake
Page Brake (www.pagebrake.com) is a parts distributor serving the heavy-duty aftermarket in the Rocky Mountain region. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company was founded in 1946 as a service and repair shop.
SOURCE FleetPride, Inc.
CONTACT:Melinda Pryor,MarCom Manager of FleetPride, Inc.,+1-832-592-9953
Web Site: www.pagebrake.com
