Western Canada's largest aftermarket auto parts distributor with 85+ locations
Lordco operates a sprawling physical retail and distribution network across Western Canada with over 85 store locations. Their tech stack is entirely Microsoft-centric (Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft 365), and current projects reveal infrastructure-heavy focus: security hardening, firewall management, and a major ERP system implementation. The pain-point profile—legacy system modernization, vulnerability identification, incident response—suggests a mid-sized business at an inflection point, moving from inherited infrastructure toward a more defensible IT posture.
Lordco is Canada's largest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada's largest retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories. Founded in 1974 and still family-owned, the company operates over 85 store locations and serves both professional installers and automotive enthusiasts. Product portfolio spans paint and body supplies, performance parts, truck accessories, welding supplies, RV parts, and industrial goods. The company employs 1,001–5,000 people across operations, logistics, sales, and support functions.
Lordco runs on Microsoft infrastructure: Azure, Azure AD, Active Directory, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Remote Desktop Services, and Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Active projects include Azure security hardening, patch management, firewall and intrusion detection setup, and implementing a new ERP system. Recruitment and marketing activities include hiring days, career fairs, and targeted social media advertising.
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