Purolator Publishes 2010 Group 7 Catalog for WDs and Jobbers Reaching Independents
Purolator has released its 2010 Catalog (G7CT10), for Group 7 by Purolator, a line of automotive filters targeting warehouse distributors (WDs) and jobbers that reach independent repair shop technicians.
Raybestos Social Media Campaign Talks Shop
As part of its new national promotion for Raybestos Brakes & Chassis parts, Affinia Global Brake & Chassis has developed a progressive promotional microsite and social media campaign.
Art’s Auto Electric Service Joins Pronto
Art’s Auto Electric operates out of Traverse City, Mich., and has been offering auto, truck, farm and industrial parts to the Northern Michigan market since 1937.
Bosch Appoints New Chief CFO
Company also names three regional presidents for North American Operations.
Brembo Celebrates Grand Opening of Corporate Headquarters
The company confirmed Brembo’s commitment to the North American market to better serve its customers by offering a full array of specialty services from design to manufacturing.
Affinia Files Registration Statement for IPO
Affinia Group Holdings Inc. intends to apply to have its shares listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AFN.”
Bendix Adds Value-Added Components To Brake Pad Box
The value-added enhancements that are featured in both the brand’s ceramic and semi-metallic brake pad lines include shims, hardware, wire wear sensors and product protection.
Federal-Mogul Opens Asia Pacific HQ, Technical Center in Shanghai
The facility houses approximately 300 employees including engineering, sales, purchasing and other administrative activities, as well as powertrain dynamometers, vehicle and braking test cells, and an array of laboratory equipment required to develop and test new technology.
NetCom Signs 48-hour Data Publishing Agreements
LAVAL, Quebec, Canada –NetCom has signed 48-hour data publishing agreements with with a number of suppliers, the company said. The companies include CARDONE, GE Lighting, Goodyear, Gabriel Ride Control, NGK Spark Plugs and Beck Arnley. Product data will be uploaded to NetCom Chronos within 48 hours of receipt. NetCom Chronos is a Web-based electronic catalog
Automechanika Frankfurt Expects Record 21st Show
Automechanika Frankfurt expects 4,400 exhibitors and more than 160,000 trade visitors to this year’s show, scheduled for Sept. 14 to 19 in Frankfurt, Germany, show organizers say.
Beck/Arnley Expands Sales Force
SMYRNA, Tenn. – Beck/Arnley has announced that an experienced and talented group of automotive aftermarket veterans will spearhead the company’s newly reorganized sales territories. Earlier this year, Beck/Arnley established new geographical sales regions to fit with their traditional WD customers markets and focus their sales team more closely to the customers’ locales. “We have put
Penray Appoints Matt Laga as Sales and Service Manager
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Penray has appointed Matt Laga as sales and service manager in the Automotive Division, effective immediately. Laga’s primary area of responsibility will be in the field, working with and training distributors, salespeople and customers. He will report to Sarkis Aroyan and Ryan Fowler and will be based out of Chicago.