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May 17, 2024 - 07:03 PM
ACDelco stands for "Albert Champion Detroit Company," named after one of its founders, Albert Champion.
Background Information:
- Albert Champion: Albert Champion was a European bicycle racer who co-founded the AC Spark Plug Company with General Motors (GM) founder William C. Durant. The “AC” in AC Spark Plug comes from Albert Champion's initials.
- AC Spark Plug: Founded to manufacture spark plugs and other electrical components, AC Spark Plug became a prominent supplier for GM vehicles.
- Delco: The acronym “DELCO” stands for Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company, founded by Charles Kettering and Edward A. Deeds. Delco specialized in producing automotive ignition, starters, and generators.
- Merger: In 1974, General Motors merged AC Spark Plug with United Delco, forming ACDelco. United Delco was originally part of United Motors Service, a holding company created by Durant in 1916 to ensure a reliable supply of components for GM vehicles.
