NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through the Calgary Herald's website.
Lordco Auto Parts store for trucks, RVs and marine accessories has grown to become Canada’s largest privately held automotive parts distributor. With 98 locations and more than 2,000 employees, the retailer is known to Albertans who travel by road throughout B.C. in need of help, and its store in Cranbrook has long serviced clients in the Calgary area. Until now.David Parker, Calgary Herald writer, relays in his article: "A decision was made earlier this year to expand into Alberta and Mike Warner and Johnathan Gheron of Cushman Wakefield were contracted to find an ideal property for its first location in Calgary." Chemicals, oils, de-greasers and hoses of all sizes; truck, RV and marine accessories; engine parts and welding supplies are methodically arranged throughout row upon row of shelving. The Lordco Calgary location supplies auto-body shops with essentials plus paints that can be custom matched. It has an industrial room where it can custom-build hoses of any size for automotive, marine, RV and forklifts. Store manager Shaun Wheater says the company is expecting to announce more locations within the city as well as continued expansion in major centers across the province.
View the full report on the auto shop opening here.