Federated Launches New Website for Car Care Center Members
STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts has launched a new website for its Car Care Center members. “The launch of FederatedCarCare.com gives our Car Care Center members two websites in one,” said Phil Moore, senior vice president of Federated Auto Parts. “The main site provides general information including a Car Care Center locator. However, each
Polk Launches New Monthly Vehicle Report for the Aftermarket
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Polk has launched a new online solution for the light and commercial vehicle aftermarket called the Market Entrance Report. This monthly report, available within days of the end of each month, provides detailed information on new vehicles that have entered the market and enables customers to make timelier product planning decisions, according
Jasper Engines and Transmissions Breaks Ground on Crawford Facility Expansion
JASPER, Ind. – Jasper Engines and Transmissions broke ground Sept. 8 on a 41,250-square-foot expansion to its Crawford County facility. Upon its projected completion in March 2011, the Crawford facility will have increased in size to more than 408,000 square feet under one roof. According to Jasper, the expansion will allow for the space needed
Trico Products Launches Teflon SHIELD Wiper Blade
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Trico Products has unveiled its new Teflon SHIELD wiper blade. The new blade, engineered by Trico, is said to be the first aftermarket blade line in North America using hybrid beam wiper technology, according to Trico. The Teflon SHIELD blade, which Trico says is available now, uses Dual-Shield Technology — a
AutoZone Fourth-Quarter Same Store Sales Increase 6.7 Percent
Jim Shea, EVP merchandising, marketing and supply chain, announces his retirement.
AWDA Members Agree On Common Requirement
BETHESDA, Md. – The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) has announced a new Minimum Common Requirement for product information that will satisfy the product data needs of most of its members. The AWDA Minimum Common Requirement is based upon the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) published by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and promises
Wells Manufacturing Named Preferred Vendor by Automotive Parts Associates
FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Wells Manufacturing has been named a “Preferred Vendor” by Automotive Parts Associates Inc. (APA), a member-owned cooperative of more than 100 leading replacement parts distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Wells, manufacturer of Wells Vehicle Electronics and Airtex Engine Management products, had previously been an “Approved Vendor” for the distribution
National Performance Warehouse Names Pat Saunders Vice President of Sales and Marketing for West Coast Division
MIAMI — National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has named Pat Saunders to the newly created position of VP sales and marketing west, effective Sept. 13. He reports to Rick Kovalick, CRO and VP of purchasing. Saunders joined NPW from Classic Industries, a leading supplier of restoration, performance parts and accessories to a wide range of GM
Pep Boys Reports Second-Quarter 2010 Results
PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys has announced results for the second quarter and first half, ended July 31. Sales for the 13 weeks ended July 31 increased by $15.9 million, or 3.3 percent, to $504.9 million from $488.9 million for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, 2009. Net earnings for the second quarter increased to $10.6
The AIM Associated Sub-Groups Form Strategic Alliance with Uni-Select
LAKELAND, Fla. – The AIM Associated Sub-Groups (AASG), which include AIM Alliance, Auto Extra, DWC/Cygnus and SDI, have formed a strategic alliance with Uni-Select. This new agreement provides group members with the ability to participate in Uni-Select’s sales, marketing and business programs. “Our members value their independence and will retain it under our new agreement,”
Atlas Copco Acquires Michigan Tool Distributor
STOCKHOLM — Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems LLC has agreed to acquire the sales and marketing operation of Kramer Air Tool Inc., its current tool distributor based in Farmington Hills, Mich. The company says this agreement further strengthens its presence, market coverage and support to customers in the U.S.
AIA To Hold 22nd Annual Product And Marketing Awards Program
The Auto International Association (AIA) segment of AAIA will present its 22nd Annual AIA Product and Marketing Awards Tuesday afternoon during AAPEX in the Sands upper lobby level.