Ogden Auto Parts & Glass is the newest RDA member

Jan. 31, 2018
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added a new member Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co., with headquarters in Ogden, Utah.

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added a new member Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co., with headquarters in Ogden, Utah.

Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. was founded in 1929. They are a family owned business with the fifth generation still actively involved in managing the business. Bret Thorpe, the COO/CEO, and Sharon Thorpe, the CFO, feel their greatest asset is their employees. Their staff has the knowledge and commitment to provide outstanding service to their customers. They have a second location in Salt Lake City and sell both Axalta and PPG paint lines.

Brett and Sharon Thorpe are looking forward to being a part of the RDA/IMPACT organization. They are eager to share and learn with all of the existing members of the group.  They are always looking for ways to differentiate themselves and the IMPACT Performance Products and Marketing Programs will be an immediate benefit. 

Robert McKenzie Jr., Executive Director of RDA said,” We are excited to have Ogden Auto Parts & Glass Co. as part of the RDA/IMPACT group and know they are a great fit with our organization.”  RDA/IMPACT is the largest national group of refinish jobbers dedicated to providing quality services and products to their collision shops. 

RDA has 18 members, representing over 282 locations in 40 states. Members service over 5000 collision centers throughout the United States. We represent a cross-section of all major refinish brands and do over $500 million in sales as a group, comprising around 17percent of the refinish business nationwide. 

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