Fort Garry Industries, Ltd. (FGI) has agreed to a distribution partnership for the Canadian heavy-duty aftermarket with J.W. Speaker Corporation the companies announced jointly Tuesday.
Founded in 1919, FGI, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has evolved from a modest tire repair shop to its present position as a leading supplier of truck and trailer parts and equipment to the transportation industry, particularly in Western Canada.
“Our partnership with Fort Garry Industries has been elevated, wherein they can focus more aggressively on not only the heavy-duty aftermarket in Canada, but also adjacent markets that could use our latest products,” says Tim Speaker, co-president of J.W. Speaker Corporation. “We’re excited about the prospects of jointly growing our business with and, to that end, we’re focused on providing even support for them in 2016.”
The company employs over 500 people and is affiliated with other heavy-duty distributors in Canada, such as CBS Parts and Pinwood Truck Parts, providing a broad reach throughout the country.
FGI will continue to focus on the heavy-duty aftermarket for JWS, covering ongoing service and replacement part needs, as well as fleets, municipalities and small OEMs who could be assigned to them. JWS’ LED lighting line shall be reinforced as the premium offering in FGI’s “good-better-best”, go-tomarket strategy.
Additionally, FGI is a member of the heavy-duty buying group, VIPAR, and it is J.W. Speaker’s intention to expand its business with VIPAR members, particularly in the U.S., where there is a significant opportunity to retrofit older trucks with premium LED lighting solutions.
