Genuine Parts Company GPC

Company Overview

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a global distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial components, and related services, operating primarily within the automotive aftermarket and industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) industries. Founded in 1928, the company supplies a broad range of products including automotive parts, industrial bearings, power transmission components, and fluid power solutions. Its revenue is largely driven by the distribution of replacement parts to professional installers, industrial customers, and do-it-yourself consumers through a mix of company-owned and independently operated locations.

GPC’s core competitive advantage lies in its extensive distribution network, long-standing supplier relationships, and well-established brands—most notably NAPA Auto Parts and Motion. The company was founded by Carlyle Fraser in Atlanta, Georgia, and has grown through a combination of organic expansion and acquisitions. Over time, GPC streamlined its portfolio to focus on automotive and industrial distribution, divesting non-core operations to reinforce its strategic emphasis on these segments.