FleetPride Inc. Opens New Locations in Marcy, NY, and Kilgore, TX
18 August 2000
FleetPride Inc. Opens New Locations in Marcy, NY, and Kilgore, TX
DEERFIELD, Ill. - FleetPride, the nation's largest aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the opening of new locations in Marcy, New York, and Kilgore, Texas. The location in Marcy, New York, is the result of new growth and is located in a newly renovated building just west of Utica, New York. Kilgore, Texas, was acquired through the purchase of Air Brake and Truck Parts, Inc and is located between Tyler and Longview, Texas.John Greisch, President and CEO of FleetPride, said of the new locations, "Our newest branches represent FleetPride's commitment to growth through both strategic acquisition and new growth locations. Ken Powell and his team in Kilgore have been established for years, and John Mierek and his crew in Marcy have decades of heavy-duty truck parts experience. We are fortunate that these quality people are on our team."
Both FleetPride locations will offer a full line of name, and FleetPride-branded heavy-duty truck parts. The Kilgore, Texas, branch is located in the heart of the Texas oil field business and specializes in brakes and suspension. Marcy, New York, has easy access to the New York State Thruway and services Utica and the surrounding area.
