CARQUEST and Gates Form Fleet Solutions Sales Force

CARQUEST and Gates Form Fleet Solutions Sales Force

 

RALEIGH, N.C., July 22, 2009 - CARQUEST Auto Parts and the Gates Corporation
announced today a strategic partnership that will create a CARQUEST/Gates
Fleet Solutions Sales Force that will represent CARQUEST Fleet and
Heavy-duty product lines under the CARQUEST Fleet Solutions Division.  The
CARQUEST/Gates Fleet Solutions Sales Force will also continue to represent
CARQUEST belts, hose, wipers, caps, thermostats, and hydraulic products as
well as their other current responsibilities.

 "The creation of a Fleet Solutions Sales Force shows our dedication to
provide unparalleled customer service to this important segment of the
aftermarket," Todd Hack, President, CARQUEST Corporation said. "We are
expanding our heavy-duty product coverage and with our Fleet Solution Sales
Force we look forward to the opportunity to earn the business of heavy-duty
and fleet customers." 

Steve Nichols, Vice President, CARQUEST division of Gates Corporation was
instrumental in the new partnership.

"We've been a partner of CARQUEST for many years and with our expanded
partnership to the Fleet Solutions segment of the business, we look forward
to being the industry leader in fleet solutions." Nichols said. 

CARQUEST is a recognized market leader in automotive and heavy-duty
application coverage and known for first-to-market status. Gates is the
world's leading manufacturer and aftermarket supplier of belts and hose,
covering both domestic and import vehicles. Many of these products are the
same as those specified by OEM's around the world. The Gates Corporation has
been recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of automotive power
transmission products.

 

About CARQUEST

CARQUEST Auto Parts has more than 3,400 locations throughout North America.
It is the premier supplier of replacement products, accessories, supplies
and equipment for virtually all makes and models of automobiles, as well as
light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, buses, recreational
vehicles and agricultural equipment. Additionally, CARQUEST distributes and
sells tools, equipment, chemicals, paint and accessories. For more
information, please visit CARQUEST.com <http://www.carquest.com> .

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Davis
Marketing Department - Commercial
General Parts, Inc. / CARQUEST

P.O. Box 26929, Raleigh, NC 27611-6929
Direct: 919-573-2510
E-mail:   matt.davis@CARQUEST.com