AmericanMuscle
AmericanMuscle is an American online retailer of automotive parts and accessories for Ford Mustang and Ford F-150 (F-Series truck) model automobiles. Founded by Steve Voudouris, it is one of the flagship brands and websites of Turn5 Inc., a holding company that owns and operates a group of specialty after market parts companies.
Industry | e-commerce (automotive aftermarket) |
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Founded | 2003 |
Headquarters | Malvern, Pennsylvania, |
Key people | CEO, Steve Voudouris, Executive Marketing Director, Andrew Voudouris |
Products | auto parts and accessories |
History
The AmericanMuscle brand began in 2003 when the company was operating from a home garage[1] and was managed by two of its current executives—brothers Steve Voudouris and Andrew Voudouris. Today, AmericanMuscle operates from the company's Malvern, Pennsylvania headquarters, which includes a 200,000 square foot warehouse, video room, training room and design area[2] and is one of the largest suppliers of aftermarket Ford Mustang and Ford F-150 performance parts in North America.[3]
The founding partners were awarded the Small Business Administration's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009[4][5] for their success in building the company's forebear, Xoxide while still in high school.[6][7] In 2009, the company changed its name to Turn5 Inc, and sold the Xoxide website to gaming equipment manufacturer and distributor, eDimensional Inc.[8]
Philanthropy
AmericanMuscle Charity Mustang Show
AmericanMuscle is the host of the annual AmericanMuscle Mustang Show. Originating in 2008 as a customer appreciation day in the company's Malvern, Pennsylvania headquarters, the AmericanMuscle Mustang show has evolved into the largest one day all Mustang car show in the world.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
Through the Mustang Car Show's fund-raising activities and efforts, AmericanMuscle has raised and donated more than $150,000 in cash to non-profit organizations.
At its 7th annual Car Show in 2015, The AmericanMuscle team rebuilt a 2000 V6 Mustang for a terminally ill 18-year-old named Jonathan to fulfill his 'Make-A-Wish' dream.[15][16][10][17]
In 2017, the Turn5 team donated $126,751 to the 'Make-A-Wish' foundation.[18]
Date | Mustangs in Show | Attendees | Amount Raised | Charitable Organization |
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September 3, 2017 | 2,000 | 8,000 | $126,751 | Make-A-Wish Foundation[18][19] |
August 15, 2015 | 3,000 | 10,000 | $55,000 | Make-A-Wish Foundation[20][14][21][15] |
August 16, 2014 | 2,600 | 9,200 | $31,200.00 | Special Olympics[22][11] |
August 11, 2013 | 1,400 | 5,000 | $20,522 | Alex's Lemonade Stand[23][24][25] |
August 12, 2012 | 1,200 | 4,000 | $14,408.00 | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation[26][12][25][27][28] |
August 14, 2011 | 600 | 2,000 | $14,511.00 | Wounded Warrior Project[29] |
September 11, 2010 | 524 | 1,700 | $14,825.00 | Homes for Troops[30][29] |
July 19, 2009 | 150 | 750 | $9,365.00 | Homes for Troops[31][32] |
AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship Program
In 2013 AmericanMuscle began offering four annual scholarships for $2,000 each to students in the US and Canada pursuing an automotive related field of study.[33][34][35][36] AmericanMuscle has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $28,000 since the program's inception.
Awards
References
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