Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center Recognized For Sales Milestones

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center in Doylestown has been recognized by Ford Motor Company for repeatedly rising to the top as the leading wholesale provider of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts nationally.

Harry Van Houten, director of the Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center, and Mick Padgeon, associate director, recently visited Ford Motor Company headquarters, where Van Housten was recognized on behalf of the PDC and Fred Beans Automotive Group for several achievements in Ford parts sales:

• No. 1 Wholesale
• No. 1 Collision Sales
• No. 1 Purchases
• No. 2 Mechanical Sales
• No. 3 Powertrain

“We set goals and achieved them, together as a team,” said Van Houten. “It is extra special to achieve such significant results with Ford, because Ford gave Fred his first shot at owning and operating a dealership over 50 years ago. Today, Fred has diversified the business to include parts sales, among other operations, but has never wavered from putting customers first in each endeavor.”

Inside the Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center. (Fred Beans Ford)

The Fred Beans PDC serves a range of clients, from independent service providers to large fleets and government agencies. The automotive group’s secret to success is simplifying the process of parts procurement for customers, touting “one call gets it all.”

To support steady growth, the Fred Beans PDC team has increased from 70 employees in 2001 to about 400 employees today, with 125 trucks on the road daily delivering parts. The team also staffs seven locations and serves about 5,000 customers a month.

“Our PDC is one team working together, driving growth, and we could not be more proud of what this team has accomplished,” said Beth Beans Gilbert, vice president of Fred Beans Automotive Group.