National Pronto Association Becomes Gold Lifetime Trustee of University of the Aftermarket Foundation
“Pronto members have a long history of supporting industry training,” said Bill Maggs, president and CEO of National Pronto Association.
Colorado Jiffy Lube Group Acquires Mighty Auto Parts Franchise
The new company, doing business as Mighty of the Rockies, has become the exclusive distributor of Mighty automotive products throughout the Colorado Front Range.
Scan Tools: There’s One for Every Job
The number of electronically controlled sensors and systems on vehicles today is increasing, and therefore requires much more sophisticated tools to communicate with the computers on board.
Advance Auto Parts to Shutter San Antonio Distribution Center
The move is part of Advance’s broader plan to overhaul its supply chain.
Remove Stubborn Gaskets with ProPneumatic Tool Set
The tools are packaged in a self-contained, reusable storage tray that fits most toolboxes.
US Auto Parts: Customs Spat, Decline in E-Commerce Traffic Led to Q2 Loss
In April, U.S. Auto Parts filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security seeking relief from an enhanced bonding requirement that Customs imposed on the company for importing certain grilles that allegedly were counterfeit and infringed upon OEM trademarks.
Jiffy Lube Pursuing ‘Aggressive Growth Strategy’
The automotive maintenance provider now has 2,081 franchise-owned service centers across North America.
ACL Distribution Names Larry Berger Jr. as Gasket Product Manager
Berger has responsibility for selling, marketing and procurement of the Ajusa gasket line for the United States and Canada and will oversee the sales activities of ACL’s sales force.
Wilson McMillion Remembered as a Man of Faith, Family and Integrity
McMillion, the co-founder, owner and CEO of W M Automotive Warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 28.
The Alliance Awards Leadership 2.0 Scholarship Winners
This year, Tory Boerema of Auto-Wares Group of Companies in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Andy Bergstrom of The Merrill Company in Omaha, Nebraska, were awarded scholarships.
