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Iowa Glass Depot Sells Automotive Finishes Division to CARQUEST

Automotive Finishes, Inc. started as part of the Iowa Glass Family in the early 1950s as a distributor to the automotive after market, specializing in paint and paint related products. In the early 1990s, there was an increased focus on growth in the six Midwestern states of Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Currently, there are thirty-one Automotive Finishes locations within this six state market.

"CARQUEST is an exceptional organization that has made a commitment to be the leader in the PBE sector. We feel as though this gives Automotive Finishes' employees an outstanding opportunity for growth and success in the future," said Steve Dummermuth, CEO of Iowa Glass.

"We are grateful and excited with the opportunity to have Automotive Finishes join our Company. Steve Dummermuth and Jay Sharp have provided excellent leadership in building an outstanding company with focus on customer service. At GPI, we look forward to being part of Automotive Finishes' continued growth," said Temple Sloan, Jr., Chairman of General Parts, Inc.

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