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Industry Focus
VIPAR Heavy Duty has added Texas-
based Wofford Truck Parts and Con-
solidated Truck Parts, located in North
Carolina.
In addition to its main headquarters
in El Paso, Wofford Truck Parts serves
southeastern New Mexico from its
branch in Carlsbad.
"Wofford Truck Parts is a strategic
addition for VIPAR Heavy Duty, help-
ing expand our footprint in west Texas
and New Mexico," says Jim Pennig, vice
president of business development for
VIPAR Heavy Duty. "We are glad to
partner with them and help expand their
product offerings and services through
our industry-leading brands."
Consolidated Truck Parts is head-
quartered in Rockwell, N.C., and is in the
midst of a 3,000 sq. ft. expansion of its
existing facility.
"This is a strategic addition for VIPAR
Heavy Duty providing us with added
resources to service customers in this
area with our selection of industry-lead-
ing products for fl eets, owner operators
and independent service facilities," says
Penning.
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VIPAR adds new members in Texas and North Carolina
Redwine Garage named
Truck Service Expert of
the Year
Jim Redwine entered the heavy-duty
aftermarket in 1973 with one service bay
and the best of intentions.
In April he was awarded for his deci-
sion, being named the 2013 HDA Truck
Pride Truck Service Expert of the Year
at the organization's annual meeting in
Phoenix.
"When my sons and I started out we
were willing to work with good strong
backs, average common sense and a hope
that we could make a living," Redwine says.
Redwine opened his business, Red-
wine Garage Parts and Service, in a tiny
building in North Carolina. The bay
was so small truck mirrors had to be
tucked in to fi t Class 8 trucks inside. The
business has now grown to support two
locations with six double bays and fi ve
single-size bays. It has 18 technicians and
fi ve mobile service trucks.
