Pronto Quick To Pick Universal Brakes

ALSIP, Ill.--Universal Brake Parts has been selected as the exclusive Pronto-branded brake drum and rotor supplier to the National Pronto Association. Pronto is a national programmed distribution group with headquarters in Justin, Texas.

Pronto consists of 88 member owners with 108 Pronto Auto Parts Warehouse Distribution Centers coast to coast--serving more than 3,000 auto parts stores. The UBP contract is expected to generate $5 to $8 million in sales annually.

“The Pronto product committee did a good job in bringing a quality supplier like UBP to our membership,” said Bill Maggs, Pronto’s president. “The commitment of the membership to have one supplier in this product category is outstanding for both Pronto and UBP. All of the Pronto brand product lines have a long history of being superior quality and competitively priced. We are looking forward to a long and mutually profitable relationship.”

“Pronto’s selection of UBP is a strong endorsement of the market’s preference for highest quality brakes at competitive pricing,” said Phil Lowell, UBP senior vice president.

“We are committed to working together with the Pronto membership to grow their business by offering the highest quality brake drums and rotors, excellent order fill and superior customer care,” Lowell added.

UBP’s parent firm, Universal Automotive Industries Inc., is headquartered in Alsip, Ill. and specializes in the distribution and manufacture of brake parts under both the UBP and Ultimate Rotors and Friction brands.