Fisher Auto Parts has acquired Cincinnati based Smyth Auto Parts and its 25 locations across Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. David Wesselman, area vice president of Fisher Auto Parts, announced the acquisition on Jan. 6.
The Smyth family will remain involved following the acquisition. Jim Smyth will serve as regional manager for the Smyth stores. Rita Summers will continue running the paint division. Bobby Smyth will manage the machine shops.
“We are very proud to welcome the Smyth Auto Parts team to Fisher Auto Parts through this acquisition,” said Wesselman. “The Smyth family has built an impressive operation over the past six decades, and we are looking forward to working with the entire team to continue their legacy and grow the business together.”
George Smyth founded the business in 1963 after opening a used car operation. Parts demand led him to open a salvage yard. Smyth Auto Parts first sold used parts from the yard. By 1965, the company sold new parts over the counter.
In 1983, Smyth turned the business over to his children. The company expanded operations to more than 400 employees. It maintains over 200,000 sq.-ft. of warehouse space. Inventory includes more than 300,000 automotive SKUs, including performance and accessory parts.
The company also operates state-of-the-art paint centers and machine shops. These facilities offer precision milling, turning, drilling and custom fabrication services.