GPC Company Profile

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS GROUP.

The Automotive Parts Group, the largest division of the Company, distributes automotive replacement parts and accessory items. The Company is the largest member of the National Automotive Parts Association (“NAPA”), a voluntary trade association formed in 1925 to provide nationwide distribution of automotive parts. In addition to over 300,000 available part numbers, the Company, in conjunction with NAPA, offers complete inventory, cataloging, marketing, training and other programs in the automotive aftermarket.

INDUSTRIAL PARTS GROUP

The Industrial Parts Group distributes industrial replacement parts and related supplies throughout the United States and Canada. This Group distributes industrial bearings and power transmission equipment replacement parts, including hydraulic and pneumatic products, material handling components, agricultural and irrigation equipment and related supplies. The Group is continuing to enhance their internet-based procurement solutions with MotionMRO.com.

OFFICE PRODUCTS GROUP.

The Office Products Group, operated through S. P. Richards Company (“S. P. Richards”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. S. P. Richards is engaged in the wholesale distribution of a broad line of office and other business related products that are used in the daily operation of businesses, schools, offices and institutions. Office products fall into the general categories of computer supplies, imaging supplies, office furniture, office machines, general office supplies, school supplies, janitorial supplies, breakroom supplies and healthcare supplies.

Competition The distribution business, which includes all segments of the Company’s business, is highly competitive with the principal methods of competition being product quality, sufficiency of inventory, price and the ability to give the customer prompt and dependable service. The Company anticipates no decline in competition in any of its business segments in the foreseeable future.