February 1, 2023
Carnesville, GA and Hebron, KY – Road Tested Parts (“RTP” or the “Company”), a leading value-added distributor of recycled OEM automotive parts to collision and mechanical repair shops, is proud to announce that it has partnered with Bessler Auto Parts (“Bessler”), expanding its footprint into the Midwest.
RTP was established in 2021 when Weaver Parts partnered with Incline Equity Partners to acquire like-minded automotive salvage businesses and create an industry leading company. Based in Hebron, KY and founded in 1985, Bessler is a super-regional operator in the recycled parts distribution industry serving customers throughout the Midwestern United States. Led by second-generation operators John and Aaron Bessler, Bessler operates two full-service facilities in Massillon, Ohio and Wilder, Kentucky, two self-service facilities in Louisville and Hebron, Kentucky and a corporate facility in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. Going forward, John will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development at RTP and Aaron will serve as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.
“John and Aaron Bessler are highly respected industry figures and have developed a reputation of best-in-class operators throughout their time running Bessler Auto Parts,” said Bill Westerman, CEO of RTP. “We are excited to adopt the best practices developed and progressed at Bessler over its 30+ years in business and leverage John and Aaron’s network of operators to continue our expansion across the United States.”
“When my father started Bessler Auto Parts in 1985, he did so with a commitment to core values and a family-oriented approach,” said John Bessler. “By joining forces with RTP, our family’s legacy will flourish as our industry continues to evolve. Additionally, we have always maintained that our employees are our most important asset and feel that the partnership with RTP positions them for even greater opportunity in the years to come.”
About Road Tested Parts
Based in Carnesville, GA, Road Tested Parts provides customers with both mechanical parts, such as engines and transmissions, as well as collision parts, including door assemblies, lights, fenders, trunk lids and hoods. The Company was formed in 2021 with the acquisition of Weaver Parts. RTP has developed meaningful experience procuring and dismantling salvage vehicles, and cataloging in-demand parts, giving the Company the ability to maintain high levels of in-stock inventory for its customer base of over 20,000 repair shops.
About Incline Equity Partners
Incline Equity Partners, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a private equity firm investing in manufacturing, distribution and business services companies. Incline is generally seeking growing companies with enterprise values of $25 – $750 million. Incline’s typical investment types are ownership transitions for privately held businesses, buyouts and corporate divestitures within the U.S. and Canada.
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