Counterman QUICK – Automotive News For Parts Jobbers, Warehouse Distributors And Retailers - For Tuesday, January 31

Counterman QUICK – Automotive News For Parts Jobbers, Warehouse Distributors And Retailers – For Tuesday, January 31

News and information from around the auto care industry, updated throughout the day.

(all times are eastern U.S.)

11:35 a.m. – TECHNICAL ARTICLE: Knock, knock, who’s there? Fuel additives and octane ratings explained.

11:20 a.m. – John Bean tire changer accessory catalog now available.

11:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. – MEMA Report: More than 871,000 Americans are directly employed by the automotive parts manufacturing industry.

11:12 a.m. – Rugged Ridge announced the expansion of its line of off-road recovery gear with the addition of new Soft Rope Shackles for various on- and off-road applications.

11:10 a.m. – Permatex appoints Paco Agrafojo as director of marketing.

8:55 a.m. – German auto parts manufacturer Meyle has introduced new additions to the range of MEYLE-HD tie rod ends.

 

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