From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leader: The North American Diesel Parts Story
North American Diesel Parts (NADP) didn’t just appear overnight. Our story began in 2012 with a simple conversation between partners Tim and Nick, who were frustrated by the lack of high-quality, locally sourced remanufactured parts for heavy diesel engines. They heard the call for something better and, in 2013, NADP was officially born as a team of one and a modest inventory of 25 core engines.
As the team grew, so did the demand and the strength of our reputation for excellence. By 2016, with a team of six and a core engine stock of 400 units, we faced the welcome challenge of selling parts faster than they could be replaced. In response, we pivoted to reselling aftermarket parts from various suppliers. This shift led to so much demand that the suppliers we partnered with couldn’t keep up, and we set out to conquer yet another challenge; finding a partner that could meet both demand and our standards for exceptional quality.
Our search ended when we partnered with a renowned OEM camshaft manufacturer to develop a much-needed camshaft for the heavy diesel market. The collaboration not only addressed a critical market gap but also reinforced our commitment to producing top-tier products. This led to even more exciting growth: expanding our camshaft offerings further, developing a line of exhaust manifolds and teaming up with a cylinder head supplier that met our rigorous standards. With this essential engine component in place, full-scale production commenced.
These milestones in our early years solidified our position as a reliable provider in the aftermarket components industry. Since then, we have made many more notable strides in the market. In 2019, we acquired a machine shop in Coopersville, Michigan, making it possible to remanufacture blocks and heads in-house. By 2022, we expanded our portfolio with a range of new manifolds and camshafts and added 25 miscellaneous parts, including manifold mounting kits, injector cups and oil lines. Today, we are proud to offer an inventory of more than 1000 core engines and 150 new aftermarket products as part of our unparalleled selection of high-quality engine components.
A Legacy of Excellence
While our offerings have evolved since our humble beginnings, our unwavering commitment to providing our customers with a comprehensive range of high-grade components for the heavy diesel market remains unchanged.
NADP was built and continues to run on a foundation of hard work, unmatched standards for quality craftsmanship and a passion for filling a critical gap in the heavy diesel industry. Together, with our trusted partners, we will continue to shape the future of the market and continue to keep our customers’ engines operating at their peak.