Business InformationHistory/background
Gorman Enterprises had it’s beginnings back in 1981 when Bill Gorman, a mechanic and collision tech by trade, and two additional partners started WNY Bus Parts, Inc. The company had one employee and distributed bus parts throughout Central and Western New York for the major bus equipment manufacturers in the school bus industry. The company was located in Buffalo, NY and occupied a 300 sq. ft. office and utilized and additional 16 ft. trailer for storage. In 1983, Bill became sole owner and in 1985 began to expand his product line with additions such as re-manufactured engines and related product. With these additions, Bill expanded his operations to a 900 sq. ft. office/building and had 4 full time and 1 part time employee.