What Highline Warren does

Highline Warren is a privately held U.S. distributor of automotive aftermarket chemicals and related products, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and founded in 2015. The company operates 12 distribution centers covering more than 4 million square feet of distribution and manufacturing space, distributing 400+ top national third-party brands alongside a portfolio of owned and licensed brands including Blue Coral, Evapo-Rust, Full Throttle, QuiKsteel, SmartWasher, and The Right Stuff. Its catalog spans 30,000+ unique SKUs and the company reports a 98.5% fill rate across its network.

The business operates a channel-partner-led go-to-market model, supplying major national retailers, quick-lube operators, aftermarket distributors, and direct customers through its ShopHighlineWarren.com e-commerce storefront. Revenue mechanics are B2B distribution transactions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are organized vertically across aftermarket, quick-lube, and retail channels.

In 2026 the company executed two acquisitions — Sprayway Retail in January and Zinus's Georgia mattress manufacturing plant in May (approximately US$100M) — extending the company beyond pure automotive aftermarket distribution into adjacent product categories and proprietary manufacturing capacity. Leadership comprises CEO Darcy Curran, CFO Rhamey Elhosseiny, and President/COO Brad Moreschi. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or revenue figures.

Name

Highline Warren

Legal name

Highline Warren

Website

https://highlinewarren.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Highline Warren is a privately held U.S. distributor of automotive aftermarket chemicals and products, operating 12 distribution centers across 4M+ sq. ft. and distributing 400+ national brands plus owned brands to retailers, quick-lube operators, and aftermarket customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Highline Warren distributes automotive aftermarket products including national brands and owned/licensed brands to retailers, quick lube operators, and aftermarket customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Highline Warren is an automotive aftermarket distributor that supplies 400+ national brands and owned/licensed brands covering 30,000+ unique products, including automotive chemicals, appearance products, batteries, parts washing equipment, gaskets/sealants, and body fillers. The company uses a national network of 12 distribution centers across 4M+ square feet to serve retailers, quick lube operators, and aftermarket distributors, while manufacturing capabilities were expanded via the 2026 acquisition of the Zinus Georgia plant.

Product overview

Highline Warren is an automotive aftermarket distribution company offering a broad portfolio of 400+ national and owned/licensed brands totaling 30,000+ unique products. The company operates a distribution-centric business model with 12 distribution centers spanning 4M+ square feet of distribution and manufacturing space, achieving 98.5% fill rate. Its product portfolio includes owned brands (Blue Coral, Evapo-Rust, Full Throttle, QuiKsteel, SmartWasher, The Right Stuff) alongside nationally recognized third-party brands. The company serves the aftermarket, quick lube, and retail segments through its distribution network, and expanded into manufacturing with the acquisition of a Georgia factory in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blue Coral Owned/licensed brand of automotive cleaning and appearance products distributed through Highline Warren's national retail and distribution network to automotive aftermarket customers.
• Evapo-Rust Owned/licensed brand of rust removal products available through Highline Warren's distribution channels to automotive aftermarket customers.
• Full Throttle Owned/licensed brand of automotive battery and electrical products distributed by Highline Warren to aftermarket retailers and service providers.
• QuiKsteel Owned/licensed brand of automotive repair and body filler products available through Highline Warren's distribution network for service and body shop customers.
• SmartWasher Owned/licensed brand of automotive parts washing equipment distributed by Highline Warren to service and repair facilities.
• The Right Stuff Owned/licensed brand of gasket and sealant products distributed through Highline Warren's automotive aftermarket channels.
• National Brand Distribution (400+ brands, 30,000+ SKUs) Distribution service providing retailers, quick lube operators, and aftermarket distributors access to 400+ nationally recognized automotive aftermarket brands and 30,000+ unique products across a 12-center, 4M+ sq. ft. network with a 98.5% fill rate.
• ShopHighlineWarren.com B2B Storefront Online B2B storefront providing product catalog access and ordering capability for Highline Warren's distribution customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.5% fill rate

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZinusminorOthers · 27 May 2026Highline Warren acquired Zinus's Georgia manufacturing plant for 135.3 billion won (approximately $100M+ USD). This acquisition represents Highline Warren's expansion into mattress/furniture manufacturing capabilities as Zinus exited its U.S. production strategy due to unprofitability from rising labor costs and weakening U.S. mattress demand.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genuine Parts Company: Parent of NAPA Auto Parts and a major automotive and industrial aftermarket distributor. Most direct comparable: distributes motor-vehicle supplies and new parts through a national distribution network to installers, retailers, and service operators using a comparable B2B wholesale model.
• LKQ Corporation: Large publicly traded distributor of aftermarket parts, components, and accessories to repair shops, collision centers, and retailers across North America and Europe. Comparable operating model: multi-category distribution with owned/private-label brands supplying the automotive service channel.
• Standard Motor Products: Manufacturer and distributor of automotive replacement parts (engine management, ignition, temperature control, ABS) sold primarily through automotive aftermarket distributors and retailers. Comparable in aftermarket product breadth and distribution-channel strategy, including private-label programs.
• Dorman Products: Aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer specializing in 'new-to-the-aftermarket' and OE-replacement parts distributed through professional installers and retail channels. Comparable in supplying independent service-channel customers with broad SKU coverage.
• Federated Auto Parts: Cooperative-style aftermarket auto parts distributor serving independent jobbers, warehouse distributors, and service professionals across the U.S. and Canada. Directly comparable business model: multi-brand B2B distribution of automotive chemicals, parts, and accessories to the service channel.
• Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance: Network of independent automotive aftermarket distributors and warehouse distributors operating under Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper banners. Directly comparable as a competing channel-partner for national brands delivering parts and chemicals to installers and retailers.

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: Largest U.S. retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories, including the chemicals and accessories categories Highline Warren supplies. Comparable vertical overlap (customer/competitor tension) but operates its own retail footprint and is far larger.
• O'Reilly Automotive: Major U.S. retailer/distributor of automotive aftermarket parts serving both DIY and professional installers. Comparable in aftermarket SKUs and pro-channel focus, but the company is also a likely customer for Highline Warren's distributed brands.
• Advance Auto Parts: U.S. retailer of automotive parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items for DIY and professional installers. Comparable channel overlap as both a likely customer for Highline Warren's chemical and accessory brand portfolio and a competing downstream retail presence.
• Driven Brands: Multi-brand automotive services company whose portfolio includes quick-lube and maintenance chains (Take 5 Oil Change, Mr. Transmission). Comparable through Highline Warren's quick-lube channel strategy and owns distribution-supply relationships with these operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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