1979 - Parts Distributing Inc was incorporated at our still current address of 6155 West Forest Home Ave.
1994 - Parts Distributing Inc was acquired by current ownership (Ron Haidinger).
At the time, PDI was a member of the Road Pro group. PDI primarily sold to independent Jobber Stores across the state of Wisconsin, operating multiple overnight shuttles.
At the time, PDI was a member of the Road Pro group. PDI primarily sold to independent Jobber Stores across the state of Wisconsin, operating multiple overnight shuttles.
April 1st, 1995 - PDI made the switch from Road Pro to becoming a Federated Auto Parts member.
This was a long-term game changing decision, that gave us access to the best programs in the automotive aftermarket for decades to come.
This was a long-term game changing decision, that gave us access to the best programs in the automotive aftermarket for decades to come.
1996 - Engines Stores 6161 Inc was acquired.
Engines Stores 6161, Inc was an independent Jobber located directly next door to PDI. It only made sense to bring this operation in-house.
Engines Stores 6161, Inc was an independent Jobber located directly next door to PDI. It only made sense to bring this operation in-house.
1996 - Ridge Motor Parts (Waukesha) was acquired.
Ridge Motor Parts was a key account, and the acquisition solidified our presence in Waukesha County for decades to come.
Ridge Motor Parts was a key account, and the acquisition solidified our presence in Waukesha County for decades to come.
1996 - Burlington Store Opened
Seemed like a good idea at the time!
Seemed like a good idea at the time!
1998 - Burlington Store Closed
Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. This one just wasn't meant to be.
Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. This one just wasn't meant to be.
2008 - PDI North Opened
Great Location. Great Team. We really hit the ground running on this one!
Great Location. Great Team. We really hit the ground running on this one!
2012 - Donavan Haidinger rejoined the company.
Donavan would transition to President over the next few years.
Donavan would transition to President over the next few years.
2013 - PDI Sheboygan Opened at 4620 South Taylor Drive
We started as the new kid in town and had to earn our stripes, but are now the only Wisconsin Owned and Operated parts store in Sheboygan County.
We started as the new kid in town and had to earn our stripes, but are now the only Wisconsin Owned and Operated parts store in Sheboygan County.
2020 - PDI Sheboygan moved to our own building at 1907 Erie Ave
We found a great permanent home to serve Sheboygan County for decades to come.
We found a great permanent home to serve Sheboygan County for decades to come.