Statement by AmeraPARTS International, L.L.C. on Developments
12 October 1999
Statement by AmeraPARTS International, L.L.C. on Developments in The Automotive Insurance and Collision Repair IndustriesATLANTA, Oct. 12 -- The following statement was issued today by AmeraPARTS International: The major companies within the automotive insurance industry, including State Farm, have recently requested that either new or recycled original equipment ("OEM") parts be utilized in automotive collision repairs. This significant development has brought to the forefront an alternative, high- quality source of recycled OEM parts. AmeraPARTS International, L.L.C., through its strict quality control processes at each of its Southeastern U.S. plants (state-of-the-art industrial complexes), is producing and distributing recycled OEM collision and mechanical replacement components of the highest quality and dependability at a price-point that continues to make them one of the best choices for automotive body and mechanical repairs. "We sell only OEM parts, and that's all we have ever sold," said James R. Johnson, CEO of AmeraPARTS. "Using AmeraPARTS(TM), All-OEM(TM) recycled collision replacement components will ensure that consumers are receiving the best quality parts in their repairs while helping to maintain lower insurance rates." About AmeraPARTS International, L.L.C.: AmeraPARTS (http://www.ameraparts.com ), founded in 1997, is a premier wholesale processor and distributor of top-quality recycled OEM automotive mechanical and body parts, OEM reconditioned components (such as plastic bumper covers and alloy wheels); and, a full line of completely remanufactured and tested automatic transmissions. The industrial complexes and local distribution facilities service professional repair shops and insurance appraisers on a same-day basis throughout the Southeastern U.S. AmeraPARTS is managed by a team of executives and directors who have extensive backgrounds in the automotive, financial management, industrial waste, and Big-Five accounting industries; is audited annually by PricewaterhouseCoopers; and, is partially owned by Churchill Capital, Inc. ("Churchill"). About Churchill Capital, Inc.: Churchill (http://www.churchillnet.com ) is a private investment fund management company that by the end of 1999 will have raised in excess of $1 billion in capital for three investment strategies, including the environmental industry.