Company Overview

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPAA) is a U.S.-based automotive aftermarket company specializing in the manufacture, remanufacture, and distribution of replacement automotive components. The company operates primarily within the automotive aftermarket industry, supplying products used in passenger vehicles, light trucks, and commercial applications. MPAA’s core offerings include rotating electrical products, wheel hub assemblies, brake-related components, and select diagnostic and testing solutions, sold largely to professional repair shops and retail automotive parts distributors.

Founded in 1968, MPAA initially focused on remanufactured automotive parts and has evolved into a diversified supplier with a mix of remanufactured and new products. The company’s strategy has emphasized scale, vertical integration, and long-standing relationships with major aftermarket retailers, positioning MPAA as a key supplier in categories that benefit from technical expertise, quality control, and supply reliability.

Business Operations

MPAA generates revenue through several primary business segments, including rotating electrical products (such as starters and alternators), wheel hub assemblies, brake-related products (including brake calipers), and diagnostic and test solutions. The company sells under both customer-owned brands and proprietary brands, with revenue largely driven by high-volume, repeat-demand replacement parts tied to the aging vehicle fleet in North America.

Operations are supported by a combination of domestic and international manufacturing and remanufacturing facilities. MPAA controls proprietary testing processes, remanufacturing technologies, and quality assurance systems designed to meet OEM-level specifications. The company operates through multiple wholly owned subsidiaries, including Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. subsidiaries focused on manufacturing, distribution, and engineering, and maintains long-term supply relationships rather than reliance on short-term contracts.

Strategic Position & Investments

MPAA’s strategic direction centers on expanding product breadth within existing customer relationships, increasing penetration of high-growth aftermarket categories, and improving operational efficiency through automation and process optimization. Growth initiatives have included targeted acquisitions to enter adjacent product categories and investments in engineering capabilities to support increasingly complex vehicle systems.

The company has made notable acquisitions in prior years to expand its footprint in wheel hub assemblies, brake products, and diagnostics, integrating acquired company names into its vertically aligned operating model. MPAA also invests in emerging vehicle technologies where aftermarket demand is expected to grow, while maintaining a disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on cash flow generation and debt management.

Geographic Footprint

MPAA is headquartered in North America, with its principal executive offices in the United States. The company’s core market is North America, which represents the majority of revenue, supported by a dense distribution network serving major automotive aftermarket retailers and professional repair channels.

Internationally, MPAA maintains manufacturing and remanufacturing operations across Mexico, Asia, and other select regions, providing cost-efficient production and supply chain diversification. These international facilities support global sourcing and manufacturing rather than direct branded sales in most overseas markets, reinforcing MPAA’s operational influence across multiple continents.

Leadership & Governance

MPAA is led by an executive team with long tenure in the automotive aftermarket and a strategic focus on operational discipline, customer alignment, and long-term value creation. The leadership philosophy emphasizes engineering expertise, quality control, and partnership-driven growth with major aftermarket customers.

Key executives include:

• Selwyn Joffe – Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
• David Lee – Chief Financial Officer