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Ben Tire Distributors Chooses eXceed by Signal Extraprise for All Wholesale, Retail Operations

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Signal Extraprise has been awarded a contract by Toledo, Ill.-based Ben Tire Distributors Ltd., to deploy eXceed-Wholesale in the company’s seven Midwest distribution warehouses and eXceed-Retail in 29 Neal Tire and Auto Service centers. The integration of eXceed-Retail and eXceed-Wholesale provides each retail location with an expanded virtual inventory by viewing the

Aftermarket Veteran Scott O’Toole Announces Formation of RPM Data Services

COLOMA, Mich. – Scott O’Toole, a 28-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket, SEMA Business Technology Committee member, industry volunteer and speaker is leaving Motor State Distributing (a four-time SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year) after more than a decade of service, to form his own data solutions business called RPM Data Services. The business officially

Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories Adds West Coast Distribution Center

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories has announced the opening of a new west coast distribution center, established to better serve its customers in the area. Located in Simi Valley, Calif., the warehouse is stocked with the complete Tuff Stuff product line, allowing for one- to two-day delivery at ground rates. “This new facility

Integrated Supply Network Partners with Autologue to Offer Next-Day Delivery

LAKELAND, Fla. – Integrated Supply Network (ISN), a distributor of tools, equipment and supplies, has joined forces with Autologue Computer Systems to aid in offering next day delivery from its six warehouses located throughout the United States. Pete Weber, managing partner and CIO of ISN, stated, “I am very excited to have the ability to

AkzoNobel Honors Top Independent Distributors

NORCROSS, Ga. — Accolades for the top 2009 AkzoNobel distributors were given during the closing ceremonies at the recent 2010 AkzoNobel Independent Wholesalers Conference. The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, La., was the location for the two-day program, which focused on market trends and business growth opportunities. Awards were given in the following three key

‘Buy Online Pick-Up In-Store’ Now Offered by AutoZone

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – AutoZone has announced the launch of a new “Buy Online Pick-Up In-Store” service that allows customers to select and purchase items online and pick-up merchandise at a designated AutoZone store. This new service allows for the convenience of shopping online plus easy access to parts and accessories at more than 4,200 AutoZone

Federal-Mogul Launches Next Phase of Innovative ‘Smart Choice’ Campaign

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul Corp. is launching new promotions and special consumer offers as part of the next phase of its innovative “Smart Choice” trade and consumer campaign.    Introduced earlier this year, the Federal-Mogul Smart Choice campaign reinforces the message that longer-lasting, better-performing premium replacement products are the best option for consumers who are

Bendix to Offer Hybrid Brake Service Class

TROY, Mich. – To address the growing number of hybrid vehicles making their way into the aftermarket’s independent repair shops, the Bendix Training Team has developed a comprehensive program called the Hybrid Brake Service Class.   According to J.D. Power & Associates, hybrid vehicles are expected to account for approximately 7 percent of the car

Pennzoil Corporation Announces Strategic Review of Car Care Business

HOUSTON — Pennzoil Quaker State Co., dba SOPUS Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, has begun a strategic review of its Car Care portfolio.   Shell’s Car Care business is a comprehensive portfolio of leading car care brands including Rain-X, Auto Expressions, Fix-a-Flat, Black Magic, Blue Coral and Westley’s brand appearance products

Eugene Service Parts Acquires Fortuna Distributing

EUGENE, Ore. – National Pronto Association member Eugene Service Parts has acquired Fortuna Distributing, an ACDelco and Ford Motorcraft distributor, located in Eugene, Ore. The purchase was effective May 1. Eugene Service Parts, a division of Small World Auto Center Inc., is a two-step distributor selling automotive and medium duty truck parts, headquartered in Eugene.

Lowe Automotive Warehouse Joins Automotive Distribution Network as Parts Plus Member

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Lowe Automotive Warehouse of St. Louis, Mo., has joined the Automotive Distribution Network as a Parts Plus member, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network.     “The addition of Lowe Automotive fills a recent void for the Network in the Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin markets,” Lambert said. “We’re confident that

Kraco Enterprises to Acquire Auto Expressions From Shell

Compton, Calif. — Kraco Enterprises, a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket floor mats,  announced June 9 that it has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire Auto Expressions.  Auto Expressions is the automotive aftermarket accessories business of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company dba SOPUS Products, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company.  Terms of the transaction were