Miller Parts & Paint, Inc. has voluntarily initiated a Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Dunn, North Carolina-based company has not specified a reason behind the bankruptcy.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. Miller Parts & Paint, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 subchapter V, which provides a streamlined Chapter 11 process for qualifying small business debtors. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Miller Parts & Paint, Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
After decades of services as an automotive parts supplier, the company submitted its petition on October 23, 2026.
According to the case details on PACER, the company is a small business debtor, and has decided to progress using Subchapter V. The authorized representative and company’ president, William Max Miller, signed the petition before it was filed along with these details.
Attorney George Mason Oliver is providing legal representation to the company.
About the Company
Miller Parts and Paint, Inc. provides automotive products and replacement parts for vehicle owners and repair businesses. Its product categories include batteries, motor oils, filters, and brakes. The company serves customers in North Carolina and lists NAPA Auto Parts, Airgas, and PPG among its suppliers or business partners.
The company’s website shows that its beginnings go back to 1953 with the establishment of Benson Auto Supply. The Miller Family purchased this business in 1972. As per the website, Miller Parts & Paint was set up in 2010.
Highlights from the Petition
Court records show that the company submitted a list of equity security holders. According to it, William Max Miller holds complete ownership of Miller Parts & Paint, Inc.
Other document filings included a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. The list included Campbell Oil Co., Inc., Theresa Wilkins, Bank of America, Capital One, and others.
Filing records indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
The statement of financial affairs shows that the gross revenue of Miller Parts & Paint, Inc. has been declining. In 2024, the value was estimated at around $5.4 million, which reduced to $4.3 million in 2025.
As of this year, the company recorded $2.5 million up to the date of filing.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here
- Filing Date: October 23, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-04807-5-JNC
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
While the court proceedings continue, Miller Parts & Paint, Inc. is expected to continue operations as usual.
