The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH),a third generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group based in Saint Cloud, Minn. has joined the group. APH was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, as National Bushing & Parts Company, and today operates Auto Value parts stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Gathered During Spring Conference in Texas
Over one hundred RDA members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2019 RDA IMPACT Spring Performance Conference in Frisco, Texas at the OMNI Frisco on April 1-3. The event marked the second consecutive meeting with every participating RDA member and manufacturer partner attending their three day event. The meeting venue was adjacent to the […]
Interview: Robert McKenzie, Refinish Distributors Alliance
In our video interview, McKenzie, executive director of the Refinish Distributors Alliance, details the challenges distributors face in a changing industry and how his organization works to help its members succeed. As the collision repair industry changes in response to both increasing vehicle technology, consolidation, and changing consumer preferences, the paint, body and equipment (PBE) […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Fall Conference in Kentucky Well Attended
Over one hundred Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2018 RDA IMPACT Fall Performance Conference at the Embassy Suites in downtown Louisville, Ky. Every participating RDA member and manufacturer partner attended the three day event. The three day conference kicked off with the round table topic on “Your Compelling […]
BASF’s Wildman to Present to Refinish Distributors Alliance Collision Repair Customers
At the request of the Refinish Distributor Alliance (RDA), BASF’s Jeff Wildman, Manager OEM & Industry Relations, will present “The Increasing Influence of OEMs on the Collision Industry” to RDA members’ collision center customers through a GoTo webinar on May 23 at 2 p.m. EDT. Registration is available only to collision centers who are customers […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Reports Record Attendance at Spring Conference
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that its Spring Membership Meeting, held March 21st- 23rd at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver Colo. had record turnout, which included RDA members, manufacturer partners, and guests. The meeting opened with round table discussions followed by a welcome reception at Stout Street Social. The next day, everyone enjoyed the […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member in New York State
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Central Auto Body Supply, serving the Central New York region since 1979, is its newest member. They are a single line BASF Color Source distributor and have two locations, which are in Auburn and Buffalo, N.Y. “We are excited to have Central Auto Body Supply as part of […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Adds New Member in Utah
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced it has added a new member, Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co., with headquarters in Ogden, Utah. Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. was founded in 1929. They are a family owned business with the fifth generation still actively involved in managing the business. Bret Thorpe, the COO/CEO, and […]
Over 100 Attend Refinish Distributors Alliance Fall Conference
Over one hundred Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) members, manufacturer partners, and guests gathered for the 2017 RDA IMPACT Fall Performance Conference at the Westin Cleveland Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. The event took place over three days, and included a presentation by Don Hobbs of MAPS Business Training on neural linguistics and embedded commands. Hobbs also […]
Kemperle Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added Albert Kemperle, Inc., with headquarters in Amityville, N.Y., as a new member. Kemperle has 48 locations in 11 states including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Kemperle was founded in 1940, as a single store operation […]