About
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc.
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) is a third-generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. APH was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, as and today operates throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Montana, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. With its network of nearly 300 corporate and independent stores, APH’s team consists of 1,800 employees.
Auto Value Parts Stores
APH is part of the , one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in the world. As the source for parts and service for more than 2,200 parts stores and 3,000 certified service centers across North America, the Alliance prides itself on responding to the individual automotive needs of each customer.
Community Involvement
Giving back to the communities we serve is a part of our culture. We are proud supporters of the , , and .
Our Core Values
– We care about and respect our teammates; we believe in their potential to succeed.
– We strive to “say yes” to all customer product and service requests; we persist, are resourceful and provide unparalleled customer service.
– We are optimistic 鈥� we have a “can-do” attitude.
– We enhance our performance through learning and innovation; we are only satisfied with constant improvement.
– We stake our reputation on conducting business with integrity and honesty while honoring our commitments.
– We exhibit quality and excellence in all that we do and care enough to do our best every day.
– We support the communities we serve.
History
1920 – incorporates in Minneapolis
1922 – First store opens in downtown Minneapolis on Harmon Place
1938 – Jack Bartlett joins the company
1959 – Jack Bartlett becomes a financial partner
1965 – Jack Bartlett and partners establish Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH)
1971 – John Bartlett joins the company as the second generation of leadership
1972 – APH opens a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse in St. Cloud
1976 – Jack Bartlett passes away; John Bartlett takes over as president
1991 – APH acquires Wilson Brothers, with four stores in northwestern Minnesota
1993 – APH acquires M & L Auto Supply, with seven stores in southern Minnesota
1998 – APH acquires and its 14 stores
2000 – Corey Bartlett, the third generation of the Bartlett family, joins the company; formed
2006 – APH moves into current 160,000 sq. ft. facility
2008 – becomes president
2013 – APH joins
2014 – APH acquires United Auto Supply and its 13 stores
2017 – APH acquires and its 22 stores, including three locations
2018 – APH expands warehouse by 40,000 sq. ft.
2019 – opens St. Cloud location
2020 – APH celebrates its ; acquires and
Honors
AAIA Head of the Class Award
AAIA Impact Award – President and CEO
AWDA Pursuit of Excellence Award –听President and CEO
Babcox Media Top 20 Super Stores
Counterman Counter Professional of the Year – Wayne Brasel
– Executive Chairman John Bartlett
– President and CEO
ROI Central Minnesota 5 Under 40 Award – President and CEO