SP AUTO PARTS, INC AKA PAUL MACHENRY & CO.

What SP AUTO PARTS, INC AKA PAUL MACHENRY & CO. does

SP Auto Parts, Inc. (doing business as Paul MacHenry & Co. and MacHenry & Company) is a privately held Mid-Atlantic automotive parts distributor founded in 1972 by Paul Samuel MacHenry in a small storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood. The company is an authorized distributor of original equipment Motorcraft parts (Ford) — positioning it as one of the largest Motorcraft distributors in the country — and, since 1996, AC Delco parts (General Motors). It supplies Ford, Lincoln Mercury, and GM dealerships, automotive jobbers, and related companies with parts including motor oil, transmission assemblies, batteries, brake pads, chemicals, drive belts, filters, oils and fluids, plus Ford Racing performance parts and accessories.

The business operates three distribution hubs: corporate headquarters in Moorestown, New Jersey (201 Executive Drive); PMAC Auto in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (7501 Derry St); and Paul MacHenry South in Bridgeville, Delaware (7514 Federalsburg Road). Customer ordering is handled through a username/password-protected online portal (powered by the Nexpart internet parts ordering platform, with IT and carrier services from Ancero) and through account managers; prospective buyers can download an "Application For Open Credit Account" from the website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are negotiated via direct B2B sales relationships with dealers and jobbers.

Ownership has remained with the MacHenry family across three generations since founding; founder Paul Samuel MacHenry was joined by his son Skip in 1974, and the founder's customer-service philosophy is described as carried forward by the family and associates. There is no evidence of external investors, parent company, public listing, or recurring capital raises in the source material. The website (spautoparts.com) lists a copyright range of 1998–2012, indicating limited recent refresh of the digital storefront.

Name

SP AUTO PARTS, INC AKA PAUL MACHENRY & CO.

Legal name

MacHenry & Company

Website

https://spautoparts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SP Auto Parts is a privately held Mid-Atlantic distributor of original equipment Motorcraft (Ford) and AC Delco (GM) automotive parts, serving Ford, Lincoln Mercury, and GM dealerships, jobbers, and automotive businesses from warehouses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Parts Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Parts Distribution Centers (Aftermarket/OEM) (TLALAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Parts & Accessories Online Retailers (CRAFADAK)

Keywords

• Automotive parts distribution
• Motorcraft parts wholesale
• AC Delco parts distributor
• OEM parts supply
• Dealership parts distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SP Auto Parts is an authorized B2B wholesale distributor of original equipment Motorcraft (Ford) and AC Delco (GM) automotive parts, supplying Ford, Lincoln Mercury, and General Motors dealerships as well as jobbers and other automotive companies. The company also distributes Ford Racing performance parts and accessories. Distribution is executed through three physical warehouse locations in the Mid-Atlantic US, supported by an authenticated online ordering portal for B2B customers.

Product overview

SP Auto Parts operates as an automotive parts distribution business with a dual-brand portfolio consisting of Motorcraft and AC Delco parts distribution. As one of the largest Motorcraft distributors in the country, the company supplies original equipment parts to Ford, Lincoln Mercury Dealers, Jobbers and automotive companies. In 1996, they expanded their business by adding AC Delco parts distribution, incorporating General Motors dealerships into their customer base. The company also offers Ford Racing parts as a specialized product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PMAC Auto: Location in Harrisburg, PA
• Paul MacHenry South

Products and services

• Motorcraft Parts Distribution Wholesale distribution of original equipment Motorcraft parts (Ford Motor Company's preferred brand) to Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury dealerships as well as jobbers and automotive companies; covers motor oil, transmission assemblies, and a wide range of components in between.
• AC Delco Parts Distribution Wholesale distribution of AC Delco automotive parts for all makes and models, including batteries, brake pads, chemicals, drive belts, filters, oils, and fluids, primarily serving General Motors dealerships.
• Ford Racing Parts Distribution of Ford Racing performance parts and accessories, including featured items such as the 2005-2009/2010 Mustang Shaker Hood System (M-16612-SHK59), for dealerships and performance-oriented customers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MotorcraftcoreOthersPremium parts preferred by Ford Motor Company. SP Auto Parts is one of the largest Motorcraft distributors in the country. Products include motor oil, transmission assemblies, and everything in between.
• AC DelcocoreOthersSuppliers of automotive parts for all makes and models. Items include batteries, brake pads, chemicals, drive belts, filters, oils and fluids. SP Auto Parts became an AC Delco distributor in 1996.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Automotive Parts Headquarters (APH): Member-owned warehouse distributor supplying OE and aftermarket parts to independent service dealers and corporate accounts across the upper Midwest. Closely comparable as a B2B parts distributor focused on dealer and shop channels.
• Bapko Geon Distribution: Family-owned automotive aftermarket parts distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic region from a warehouse network. Comparable as a regionally focused B2B parts distributor with similar scale and dealer/service-shop customer base.
• Fisher Auto Parts: Regional full-line automotive parts distributor serving dealerships, service centers, and fleets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Highly comparable as a regional B2B Motorcraft/auto parts distributor with similar customer mix and supplier partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Standard Motor Products / The Parts House: Manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for automotive aftermarket, with strong B2B distribution arm. Comparable as a multi-brand OE/aftermarket parts distributor that supports dealers and jobbers with broad SKU coverage.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: National retailer and wholesale distributor of auto parts, tools, and accessories with significant professional/commercial customer programs. Comparable in that it serves both DIY and professional installer channels with Motorcraft and AC Delco lines among its offering.
• AutoZone: Largest US auto parts retailer with growing commercial program for professional installers. Comparable as a major buyer/distributor of Motorcraft and AC Delco lines competing for service-dealer wallet share.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): Largest US distributor of automotive replacement parts through the NAPA network. Comparable because it operates a multi-brand B2B automotive parts distribution model that supplies dealers, repair shops, and fleets, although it is far larger and national in scope.
• Advance Auto Parts: Major US auto parts retailer with substantial professional/commercial business supplying repair shops and fleets. Comparable in product breadth, customer overlap with dealerships and jobbers, and competitive pressure on regional distributors.

Others

• ACDelco (GM Genuine Parts brand): GM-owned parts brand SP Auto Parts has distributed since 1996. Comparable as a supplier relationship that defines SP's GM-dealer channel access and product breadth across GM makes.
• Motorcraft (Ford OEM parts brand): The Ford-owned OE parts brand that SP Auto Parts is authorized to distribute. Comparable as a supplier/partner rather than a competitor; relevant because SP's growth is partially constrained by Motorcraft's distribution policies and allocation decisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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