If you missed it last week, we have announced our finalists for the 2017 Truck Parts & Service Distributor of the Year award. This year’s finalists include four past finalists and a past winner, as well as one newcomer to the program.
As is the case for the fifth consecutive year, our finalists were selected through an open nomination period by the entire trucking community. We will spend this week briefly checking in with our 2017 finalists. Today we cover Harman Heavy Vehicle Specialists with Vice President of Operations and Marketing Ian Johnston. This is the third consecutive Distributor of the Year nomination for Harman HVS.
When was your business founded, and by whom?
Harman Supply Co. was founded in 1938 by Roy Harman as a two-person supply company and brake re-lining shop. Through the 40s the company grew and in 1955 under new ownership, Ralph Johnston and Gordon Everett, Harman Automotive Supply was born. Harman’s continued to expand over the next couple of decades before the third-generation owners, Jay Johnston and Rob Everett moved Harman’s focus to heavy-duty parts distribution with Harman Heavy Vehicle Specialists, Ltd. That focus continues today heading into our 80th year in business under the fourth-generation of owners, Jay and Ian Johnston, with continued expansion in locations, product lines, service and drive-line manufacturing.
How many locations do you have?
We currently have three locations in total off the 401 Highway corridor, with two brand new warehouses focused on part sales and distribution in Cambridge, Ontario, and Woodstock, Ontario. We also have a dedicated vehicle service division, with parts distribution and in-house driveline manufacturing and repair located in Ayr, Ontario.
How many employees do you have?
