Spectra Premium Names Senior Product Manager For Fuel Delivery
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Spectra Premium Industries announced the appointment of Collin Francis as senior product manager for fuel delivery. Francis’s most recent fuel delivery experience comes from Delphi Corp. His new responsibilities will include managing and implementing all marketing and development programs for fuel modules, hanger assemblies, sending units, fuel tanks and oil pans products
Delphi’s SCR Dosing System Reduces Both NOx and CO2
LUXEMBOURG — Delphi Automotive has developed a breakthrough in NOx control for diesel engines with a new selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that improves the performance, packaging and long-term reliability of the system as well as reduces vehicle CO2 emissions by up to 1g/km over any comparable system, according to the company. By injecting aqueous
MAM Software’s AutoPart Solution Tapped By Cancore
Cancore will be installing MAM’s Autopart software to manage operations at its distribution warehouse from where it services the traditional aftermarket for automotive, light truck and heavy truck replacement parts.
Federal-Mogul Reports Strong Sales and Profit Improvement in Second Quarter 2010
Federal-Mogul Corp. reported its second quarter 2010 financial results, with sales of $1.6 billion, 23 percent higher versus second quarter 2009.
Jamieson Elected Chairman of AASA/MEMA Brake Manufacturers Council
Rick Jamieson, CEO, ABS Friction, Guelph, Ontario, was elected 2010-2011 chairman of the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) at the Council’s Annual Membership Meeting, held June 4 in Longboat Key, Fla.
ASA Mechanical Committee Meets in Kansas City
he Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division Operations Committee recently met in Kansas City, Mo., for its annual meeting to discuss several topics affecting the mechanical repair industry.
CARB to Enact Tire Pressure Regulation
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) has learned the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed an effective date of Sept. 1, 2010, for the adoption of Section 95550 in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.
Atlas Copco Takes Over Tools Distribution in Southern U.S.
Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems has announced it will take over the sales and marketing of products and services in the southern United States from its current distributor Tooling Technologies Inc. – a move that further strengthens Atlas Copco’s presence, market coverage and support to customers in the region.
Federated Celebrates 15th Annual Auto Parts 300
Federated celebrated the 15th annual running of the Federated Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race June 5 in Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Superspeedway.
Exide Named Official Battery Supplier of Camping World
Camping World, America’s largest recreational vehicle retailer, parts and accessories, and RV maintenance/repair provider, recently announced Exide Technologies as the Official Battery Supplier of Camping World.
IMR Releases Replacement Rate Data Mapped to ACES Codes
IMR’s Replacement Rate Data is available for more than 140 parts and services and can be customized by geographic region.
VDO Door Systems Program Expanded 400 Percent
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has added substantial coverage to its VDO Door Systems program with the addition of more than 750 new VDO power door lock actuators, window regulators and power window motor and regulator assemblies.