The new 18,000-square-foot facility will be branded as an Eagle Auto Parts location and will operate as a distribution hub and retail store
Arlington, Texas—Tri-State Enterprises, a warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket hard parts, consumables and accessories, has announced the acquisition of Bristo Battery and Supply located in Lubbock, Texas. Tri-State is supported by HCI Equity Partners, a private equity firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.
The acquisition of Bristo Battery and Supply enhances Tri-State’s ability to provide customers in west Texas with a wider range of automotive aftermarket products and improved logistical support.
Bristo Battery complements Tri-State’s existing operations and expands its footprint into a key geographic market. The new 18,000-square-foot facility will be branded as an Eagle Auto Parts location and operate as both a distribution hub and a hard parts retail store.
Bristo Battery and Supply was founded in 1945 by Earl Bristo, Jr., who launched the business in Vernon, Texas, shortly after returning from World War II. Initially focused on rebuilding starters and generators, Bristo later transitioned from operating a repair shop to running a full-service auto parts store.
As demand grew, the company expanded into a full-line auto parts warehouse serving north-central Texas and southern Oklahoma. To support this growth, Bristo Battery and Supply relocated and established operations in Lubbock, Texas.
Mark Cunningham, the most recent owner, joined the company in 2001. “I wasn’t actively looking to sell Bristo Battery and Supply. However, after Tri-State Enterprises first reached out, I took the time to learn more about the company. I was impressed by its strong history and the extensive resources it offers. These factors, among others, made my decision easy to partner with them.”
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