Evapar

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The history of EVAPAR has been one of continual evolution. Throughout this history we have remained focused on one constant and that is customer service. We have evolved to meet ever changing needs, markets, and technologies. We have focused our organization on providing our customers with the very best customer service. We believe that both have been keys to our success. The following is a brief history of our company since its beginning in 1912 up to today.In 1912 a “new” emerging market was developing for replacement automotive parts. A young entrepreneur by the name of Herman Kramer recognized this opportunity and began selling new and used auto parts in the Evansville, IN area. As it was the first auto parts business in the city he named the company Evansville Auto Parts Company. The company’s original location was at 201 Northwest Riverside Drive on the riverfront in downtown Evansville. The business prospered and grew and in 1928 was incorporated as Evansville Auto Parts, Inc…In the 1930’s and 40’s we grew and expanded in many ways. As the auto parts market grew many smaller auto parts stores sprang up in the smaller communities in the area surrounding Evansville. We grew into a wholesale distributor supplying parts to these auto parts businesses. In 1931 we expanded by adding an engine machine shop and engine rebuilding operation to serve not only the automotive market but also the agricultural and industrial engine markets. Dealerships were acquired for many brands of industrial engines to serve the oil fields, coal mining, construction and agricultural markets. In addition a new division was started to supply materials to the growing automotive refinishing (body shop) market.

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