Our Story
Over 55 years of fueling the automotive aftermarket, built on passion, family, and relentless growth.
From 300 Sq Ft to a National Powerhouse
Not many companies in our industry can say they have been in business for over 55 years — a direct result of the Pacey Family's steadfast leadership.
NPW has its beginning in a 300 sq. ft. shop when 20-year-old Larry Pacey started rebuilding carburetors as National Carburetors. As the business proved successful, Larry expanded into selling performance parts and eventually added traditional parts to become a full-service warehouse distributor.
Larry's passion for the industry was fueled by his involvement in NHRA racing, creating a deep understanding of the performance market that remains at the core of NPW's DNA today.
That longevity is a direct result of the steadfast leadership of the Pacey Family, building a company where employees come first and partnerships are built to last.
Larry Pacey founds National Carburetors in a 300 sq. ft. shop
Expands into performance parts and NHRA racing involvement
Adds traditional parts to become a full-service warehouse distributor
Grows to multiple distribution centers across the United States
18 strategic locations, 1M+ parts, 700+ brands across North America
Family Leadership
Three generations of Pacey family leadership have driven NPW from a single-room shop to a national powerhouse in automotive parts distribution.
Larry Pacey
Founder & ChairmanFounded NPW in 1969 and built it into one of the largest automotive warehouse distributors in North America through five decades of visionary leadership.
Chris Pacey
President & CEOLeading NPW's strategic expansion and digital transformation, driving the company into the future of automotive parts distribution.
John Pacey
VP of PurchasingManaging relationships with 700+ premium brands and overseeing the procurement of over one million part numbers across all product lines.
A Premier Distributor
NPW is a warehouse distributor and growing chain of stores across the US and Canada, offering a comprehensive catalog of automotive parts.
Comprehensive Catalog
Engine, traditional, performance, truck, and heavy duty categories covering every segment of the automotive aftermarket.
Multi-Channel Reach
We serve diverse customer types through our stores, distribution centers, online channels, and export operations.
Always Available
Ensuring every dealer and installer has access to the parts they need, when they need them, across all locations.
People First
At NPW we put our employees and customers first. Many of our team members have been with us for decades, a testament to the culture we've built.
- Longstanding Relationships
- Employee-Centric Culture
- Uncompromising Service
- Continuous Innovation