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Learn about the origins and evolution of interchangeable parts, the concept of making identical or nearly identical components for easy assembly and repair of devices. Find out how Eli Whitney, Honoré Blanc, Marc Isambard Brunel and others contributed to this innovation in the 18th and 19th centuries.
NAPA Auto Parts is a cooperative of over 6,000 stores in North America, owned by Genuine Parts Company. It also operates in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and other regions, and sponsors various motorsports and sports teams.
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is an American service organization that distributes automotive, industrial, office and electrical parts. It owns the NAPA Auto Parts brand and operates over 3,100 locations in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Advance Auto Parts is a public company that operates 4,935 stores and 321 branches in the U.S. and Canada. It also serves 1,245 Carquest-branded stores in various countries and offers replacement parts and accessories for professional and DIY customers.
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an American auto parts retailer with over 6,000 stores in 48 states, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly family, the company has grown through mergers and acquisitions and trades on the NASDAQ market under the symbol ORLY.
CarParts.com is a public company that sells aftermarket auto parts, including collision parts, engine parts, and performance parts and accessories. Founded in 1995, it has grown through acquisitions and rebranding, and operates in the U.S. and the Philippines.
JC Whitney is a subsidiary of CarParts.com that sells aftermarket automotive parts and accessories online and via print magazine. Learn about its origins as a scrap metal yard in Chicago, its expansion to a nationwide catalog business, and its acquisition by U.S. Auto Parts in 2010.
Midas is an American chain of automotive service centers that offers brake, maintenance, tires, exhaust, steering and suspension services. It was founded in 1956 and is now owned by TBC Corporation, and operates in 13 countries with over 2,100 locations.