Standard Motor Products: CEO History

Standard Motor Products (SMP) is a New York-based maker and distributor of automotive replacement parts. It does not build cars; it makes the sensors, ignition coils, emissions parts, A/C compressors and other components that repair shops install after a vehicle leaves warranty. Its main customers are large parts retailers and warehouse distributors in North America, and since late 2024 it has also owned Nissens, a European aftermarket thermal-management supplier. The company is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.

SMP is a B2B manufacturer and distributor. It reports three segments: North American Aftermarket (about 68% of FY2025 sales, roughly $1.21 billion), which sells Vehicle Control parts such as sensors, ignition, emissions and electrical components plus Temperature Control parts such as A/C compressors; European Aftermarket (about 17%, roughly $305 million), built mainly on Nissens thermal-management products; and Engineered Solutions (about 15%, roughly $274 million), which makes custom components for commercial vehicle, off-highway, power sports and industrial OEMs. Aftermarket parts are sold to retailers such as O'Reilly, AutoZone and Advance Auto Parts and to warehouse distributors, not directly to consumers. Demand is driven by vehicle age and miles driven rather than new-car sales.