SKF Releases Second Distributor Economic Series Booklet
SKF recently released its Power of One booklet – the second booklet introduced in the SKF Distributor Economic Series.
O’Reilly Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive has announced record revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Sales for the third quarter totaled $1.43 billion, up 13 percent from $1.26 billion for the same period a year ago. Gross profit for the third quarter increased to $693 million (or 48.6 percent of sales) from
Automotive Distribution Network, Manufacturer Partners Host More Than 500 Guests at AAPEX
Representatives from all brands under the Network umbrella — Parts Plus, CMB, IAPA, Auto Star and Auto Pride — were on hand along with the group’s vendor partners to discuss the industry and cultivate business relationships in a comfortable, relaxed setting at the Venetian to help kick off AAPEX 2010.
New Jersey Auto Value Certified Service Center Named State’s First ‘Green Certified’ Auto Body Repair Facility
T. Masters was recently awarded “green” certification by the New Jersey Green Automotive Repair Program (NJGARP) for implementing eco-friendly business practices that will help keep New Jersey clean and conserve precious resources.
Maxzone Moves, Expands Georgia Distribution Hub
A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony for DEPO/Maxzone Auto Parts Corp. was held Oct. 29.
Benson Auto Parts Joins Automotive Distribution Network
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Auto-Pak Ltd, doing business as Benson Auto Parts, has joined the Automotive Distribution Network. Benson Auto Parts is a 100-percent Canadian-owned chain of independent automotive parts stores based in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. “This is a beneficial situation for everyone involved,” said Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “We’re confident that Benson will
New Luber-Finer Website Designed to Optimize Customer Experience
Website provides intuitive navigation, one-click access to comprehensive heavy and light duty filter information, cross-reference tool, downloadable phone app, technical data and much more, according to company.
Walker Products Wins Awards At AAPEX 2010
The company was awarded in two categories: “Best New Packaging of a Product for Import Cars or Trucks” and “Best New Catalog of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks.”
Parts Plus Announces ‘Let’s Go To Hawaii’ Sweepstakes Winners
Grand-prize winner Jeff Bates, of Pevely, Mo., will receive the Football Fantasy—an expenses-paid trip for two to Hawaii to participate in pro football’s All-Star Week festivities in January.
Stant Announces Changes in Sales Organizations
CONNVERSVILLE, Ind. — Stant has announced changes in sales organizations representing the brand that become effective Jan. 1. Professional Representatives of the Southwest (PRO’s) will be the Stant representatives in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Action Sales & Marketing, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minn., will add Kansas and Missouri to the territory they cover for Stant.
Richard Beirne Named Treasurer of AWDA
Richard Beirne, United Auto Supply, LaCrosse, Wis., has been named treasurer of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA).
Gates Corp. Supports Top Contenders in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Finals
The Dragsters’ 7,000-Horsepower Engines Are Powered by Gates Poly Chain Belts.