With the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies nearing 1,000 locations, it announced the addition of 41 new diesel specialty locations as part of its strategic growth strategy.
“Building the industry’s leading network of independent aftermarket diesel specialist distributors and service providers ensures end-user customers have convenient access to reliable, quality and expert powertrain solutions,” said VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO Chris Baer. “We’ve been committed to this market as we continue to expand our partnerships with top engine parts suppliers and grow our footprint of distributors and service providers throughout the Americas.”
Most recently, the VIPAR Heavy Duty network added M&D, a Humble, Texas-based manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of diesel engine components with 41 locations.
“We have been manufacturing, remanufacturing and distributing diesel engine parts from fan to flywheel for more than 80 years,” said Justin Pasdach, M&D’s vice president of sales, marketing and national accounts. “Our remanufacturing processes have been developed and fine-tuned through collaboration with our OES suppliers, using OES tools and machinery. Whether it is our own production or the Tier 1 engine components we source, our customers expect and rely on the quality and integrity of the products we provide.”
VIPAR Heavy Duty said this level of commitment and innovation has helped define the integral role the independent aftermarket has in serving the industry’s diesel engine needs, as noted by its members.
Power Heavy Duty member Red River Truck Repair (Sherman, Texas) is a full-service distributor and service provider that has worked on diesel engines throughout its 41 years. Owner Don Cogburn has seen the industry go through many changes, but he’s never seen a time when independent diesel specialists weren’t essential to keeping owner-operators and fleets up and running.
“If anything, there’s more demand now, as dealerships can only do so much and independents are a reliable go-to for customers running all vehicle makes and models,” Cogburn said. “There’s also customer preference and loyalty when it comes to engine work; many times a customer chooses the independent, especially if you’ve already earned their business and trust.”
VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder Moreno Diesel S.A. de C.V., based in Monterrey, Mexico with 39 other locations throughout the country, is one company who recognized a market need for diesel specialists.
“Regarding our growth, I think demand has grown considerably. We find great areas of opportunity in markets that previously did not have many diesel engine parts or service options,” said Vice President Ernesto Moreno. “We employ the best technicians and parts specialists available. We invest in facilities and in tools. We, through our VIPAR Heavy Duty relationship, provide customers with the best supplier brands that may not be available elsewhere in our regions.”
“The independent aftermarket continues to evolve as the preferred channel for truck owners requiring diesel engine parts and service, particularly as those vehicles age beyond warranty coverage,” said Jim Pennig, vice president of business development for the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies. “Our network exceeds end-user expectations for superior customer service, convenient and competitive solutions, and parts and repairs of the highest standards. Additionally, we have more than a dozen supplier partners that provide our network with complete component coverage for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines – tier-one parts manufactured to the highest levels of quality, reliability and performance.”
