Genuine Parts Company

In 2017, GPC expanded its operations to a new continent by entering the European market through the acquisition of Alliance Automotive Group (AAG). AAG’s story began in 1989, with the acquisition of a small distributor in western France, which led to the founding of the company. AAG has a strong track record of growth and has transformed its business from a small local business to one of the leading auto parts distributors in Europe, covering four of the continent’s largest markets. Since the acquisition in 2017, AAG has continued to expand its geographic footprint and now has operations in nine countries across Europe including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Their network serves thousands of customers across Europe and is supported by a robust logistics infrastructure and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centers. #GPCHistory #LifeAtGPC #GenerationsofGPC

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We honored the rich heritage of our Latinx teammates and communities throughout #HispanicHeritageMonth with vibrant salsa classes and a festive celebration featuring food, music and raffles at our Atlanta campus. Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and appreciation! #LifeAtGPC

Congratulations NAPA Auto Parts, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) for this incredible collaboration! This partnership highlights our shared commitment to preparing future automotive professionals for success.

Joanna Rupik has been with GPC Global Technology Center (GTC) since its founding in 2022. As the office manager and one of the first teammates, she has played a key role in GTC’s growth and expansion. Her background in hospitality, operations and event planning has been instrumental in building a strong team, developing a vendor network and ensuring efficient daily operations. “Joanna’s tireless efforts have shaped our wonderful office. She created an atmosphere that reflects our history and values, while ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone.” – Agnieszka Piwowarczyk, GPC, Talent Branding Manager Joanna enjoys long walks, reading books, watching films and baking. Her signature baking dish is a lemon cheesecake with a basil mousse topping. One day Joanna hopes to move to the Polish seaside to live close to the sea. #LifeAtGPC #TeammateSpotlight

Today, GPC proudly wore pink in honor of #BreastCancerAwareness. Since 2017, we have partnered with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. This year’s executive sponsors, Matt Brigham, CTP from GPC and Justin Ducharme from NAPA Auto Parts are leading our efforts, and our teammates are participating in informative sessions and fundraising events to promote the cause. Together, as #OneGPC, we're showing our support and working towards a future without breast cancer.  #GPCGiving  

We celebrate each other's milestones and achievements together as #OneGPC, and we'd like to congratulate Alliance Automotive Group Germany on the new Original Spare Parts Distribution Center!

Growing its global footprint, GPC expanded its automotive business overseas in 2013, with the purchase of GPC Asia Pacific – a business with its own rich heritage that now spans over a century. The story began in post-World War I Melbourne, when Geoffrey Russell identified a growing need to make replacement parts. In a tin shed in Collingwood, Victoria, Russell opened a small factory trading under the name Automotive Grinding Company. From here, Russell supplied replacement parts for American and British motor cars. In early 1928, Russell and Alan Murton added a new string to their bows, designing patterns and molds to cast pistons in Melbourne. They established a foundry on Mary Street, North Melbourne for this purpose, registered as Piston Casting Co. Russell needed a way to distinguish the Melbourne-made pistons from imports. Borrowing from common practice of the time, Russell took the first letters of his company name and added ‘co’ to the end. The new pistons were stamped R-E-P-C-O, standing for Replacement Parts Co. Thus began the Repco story. Repco’s brand stands for ‘Authenticity’, derived from having quality products that have earned customer trust for over 100 years. The partnership with GPC has positioned Repco with sheer scale, world-class information and logistics systems and financial capacity to significantly accelerate planned growth in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. The partnership has further powered Repco’s ability to get the right products to the right place at the right time at competitive prices. GPC Asia Pacific now offers several iconic brands, including Repco and NAPA Auto Parts, and is the largest automotive aftermarket parts distributor in Australasia with 550 stores and having amassed $1.5 billion in annual sales. Now that’s genuine growth driven by genuine, partnership, care and excellence. #GPCHistory #LifeAtGPC #GenerationsofGPC

We recently welcomed 39 teammates from across our global business units to GPC Headquarters for our annual Management Development Seminar (MDS). These high-performing individuals, representing eight countries truly embody GPC’s SPIRIT values – service, performance, influence, respect, innovation and team, reflecting our unique culture. MDS is an investment in their leadership potential, empowering them to thrive and shape the future of GPC. #LifeAtGPC

GPC Asia Pacific's Safety week was a powerful reminder of our everyday commitment to protecting our teammates. Five days of heightened safety focus, awareness and skill-building brought our dedication to life. GPC is proud of the energy and passion demonstrated by everyone involved!