Parts Town Gains Tech With Acquisition of 86 Repairs

Addison, Ill.-based Parts Town has acquired 86 Repairs, a foodservice technology company.

86 Repairs’ tech enables customers to manage repairs and maintenance by automating time-consuming workflows, providing actionable insights and helping operators coordinate with service providers.

“Bringing 86 Repairs into the Parts Town family allows us to further invest in technology and AI-driven capabilities that reduce friction, improve visibility and help our customers get equipment back up and running faster than ever.” — Clint Holder, president of Parts Town.

By combining Parts Town’s industry relationships, data and distribution infrastructure with 86 Repairs’ tech platform, Parts Town says the companies will accelerate product development, enhance service levels and deliver greater insights to customers.

“Bringing 86 Repairs into the Parts Town family allows us to further invest in technology and AI-driven capabilities that reduce friction, improve visibility and help our customers get equipment back up and running faster than ever,” says Clint Holder, president of Parts Town.

The companies say they will continue to partner with service providers to streamline communication and provide insights that strengthen relationships with mutual customers.

“By connecting parts, service and data more closely than ever before, we can help operators make smarter decisions,” Holder adds. “This acquisition represents an important step forward to create a more connected service ecosystem and continue transforming how the industry operates.”