Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts and business products with a history dating back to 1928. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates a broad distribution network and retail presence serving repair shops, independent retailers, industrial customers and commercial accounts. Its business model centers on stocking and delivering a wide range of parts and supplies to support aftermarket and maintenance needs across multiple end markets.
Genuine Parts conducts its operations through several well-known operating groups and subsidiaries. The Automotive Parts Group includes the NAPA Auto Parts brand and a network of retail stores and wholesale distribution centers supplying passenger vehicle and heavy-duty replacement parts, tools and collision repair items. The Industrial Parts Group, led by Motion Industries, focuses on maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) components such as bearings, power transmission, hydraulic and pneumatic products, and related services. The Business & Electrical Group encompasses distributors of office products and electrical/electronic supplies, providing inventory and supply-chain solutions to corporate and institutional customers.
The company serves customers primarily in North America and has expanded its geographic footprint through acquisitions and subsidiary networks into Europe and Australasia. A notable strategic expansion into the European market occurred with the acquisition of Alliance Automotive Group, which broadened Genuine Parts’ access to European vehicle and parts markets. Across its territories, the company emphasizes distribution scale, local service capabilities and extensive parts assortments to support both retail and commercial channels.
Genuine Parts positions itself as a service-oriented distributor focused on availability, logistical capability and technical support for customers. Its offerings combine branded and private-label parts, inventory management services, technical training and aftermarket programs designed to support independent garages, fleets and industrial facilities. The company is governed by an executive leadership team and board of directors that oversee operations, acquisitions and long-term strategy aimed at sustaining its role in automotive and industrial supply chains.