Strong Companies, Genuine People
Genuine Parts Company, founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Our people are driven by a passion to work and evolve together while doing business responsibly and sustainably.
Our legacy
a part of
our history
Since 1928, Genuine Parts Company has grown rapidly as the number of independent car repair shops has increased. We’ve expedited that growth by acquiring other companies in the automotive and industrial industries.
Supportive
Teams
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the World
We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 15 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees. With operations around the world and a rich history of success, what we stand for is consistent and unwavering. We place trust and accountability in genuine people, so they can feel empowered to make their mark and have an impact, at work and in our communities.
Explore Locations
Australia
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GPC Asia Pacific is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand.
Canada
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Since its beginnings in 1946, Motion Industries has grown to become the premier industrial solutions company for industry in North America. The Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories and service items throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
China
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GPC Global Sourcing employs a team of sourcing professionals located within key manufacturing regions to seek out potential global suppliers and establish direct factory relationships on behalf of all Genuine Parts Company subsidiaries.
Europe
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In Europe, the Company is rolling out the NAPA brand of quality products and serves each country under a variety of banners.
Indonesia
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Motion Asia Pacific delivers quality engineered products and services essential to Australasian industries.
Mexico
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Since its beginnings in 1946, Motion Industries has grown to become the premier industrial solutions company for industry in North America. The Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories and service items throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
New Zealand
GPC in the region:
GPC Asia Pacific is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand.
Singapore
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Motion Asia Pacific delivers quality engineered products and services essential to Australasian industries
United States
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The Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories and service items across North America. The Industrial Parts Group is represented by Motion Industries in North America.
GPC Across
the Globe
For 93 years, GPC has strived to be one of the world’s leading distribution organizations by setting the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. With over 500 locations and 15 distribution centers, Motion services more than 200,000 customers across the food and beverage, iron and steel, chemical, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, petrochemical, wood and lumber industries. Today, we’re proud to say we’re a leading industrial parts distributor in North America.
Learn moreAs one the largest global auto parts networks worldwide, our Automotive Group is a critical part of our organization. It services our customers across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In North America, over 500,000 parts are sold under the NAPA brand name, and they’re widely recognized for their quality parts, quality service, and knowledgeable representatives. Our international supply chain provides fast, dependable, and seamless distribution of parts to our retail stores and customers.
Learn moreUAP was founded in 1926 and is the Canadian leader in the distribution and merchandising of automotive replacement parts and accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles.
Learn moreAlliance Automotive Group (AAG) was founded in 1989 and is a leading distributor of over 30,000 passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe.
It operates in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.
Learn moreGPC Asia Pacific was founded in 1919 and is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand. GPC Asia Pacific resells and distributes over 80,000 automotive replacement parts, accessories and related tools and equipment through a network of 556 stores, 12 advanced distribution centers and a team of more than 6,200 dedicated team members.
Learn moreMotion Asia Pacific was founded in 1954 and leads the distribution of industrial engineering products in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Singapore. Motion Asia Pacific also provides value-added engineering solutions to customer problems.
Learn moreGenuine Voices
We're a Fortune 200 company that has been around since 1928. Yet, we operate like we're a pretty small organization. You can join GPC and be a part of the transformation we're going through. We continually re-invent our company to be the service organization that we need to be to service our customers.
Jim Neill GPC EVP and CHRO
I've been with the company since 2015, and in my experience, GPC is a great company to work for! During my time here, I’ve had the opportunity to work in several departments alongside some awesome individuals. I have even been able to grow and advance in my career path. It is amazing to be in a space where I can contribute and share in the success of a Fortune 200 company.
Michael Wilson Manager GPC AP-Expense
Industrial distribution is a unique pocket many people don’t think of as a career opportunity, which is interesting considering we drive everything in North America. Nothing gets built without industrial distribution.
Lisa Solomon Motion Corporate Accounts
Area Senior Vice President
