Carolina Powertrain Newest Vipar Stockholder
Vipar Heavy Duty has announced that Carolina Powertrain is the newest stockholder to join its network of distributors. Based in Charlotte, N.C., with a branch location in Hickory, N.C., Carolina Powertrain is led by its president and owner John Phillips.
Vipar Heavy Duty has announced that Carolina Powertrain is the newest stockholder to join its network of distributors. Based in Charlotte, N.C., with a branch location in Hickory, N.C., Carolina Powertrain is led by its president and owner John Phillips.
In business since 2002, Carolina Powertrain's main location provides service within a 30-mile radius of Charlotte with two outside salesmen and two delivery trucks. The company's branch location in Hickory opened in 2009 and serves customers within a 25-mile radius with two delivery vehicles and one outside salesman.
Between its two locations the company has 15 employees. Carolina Powertrain specializes in driveline and gearing, and provides a variety of other heavy duty parts and services to its customers.
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