Aftermarket Parts Solutions Joins APA
LENEXA, Kan. – Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the addition of Aftermarket Parts Solutions as its newest member. Aftermarket Parts Solutions joined APA in early August. Aftermarket Parts Solutions is a two-step distributor, serving mainly brake and front end technicians. This newest addition to the APA program group has an interesting story. Owner Phillip
NAPA Auto Parts Launches New Family of Filters
ATLANTA – To better serve the growing do-it-yourself oil change customer, NAPA Auto Parts is launching its new NAPA Filters family of filter brands to meet the needs of all types of drivers, including those with luxury, classic and everyday vehicles. The line-up includes the new PlatinumNAPAFilter, an ultra-premium oil filter designed for vehicles using
Timken Evaluates $225 Million Investment for New Capacity at Faircrest Steel Plant in Ohio
CANTON, Ohio — The Timken Co. is evaluating a $225 million investment at its Canton, Ohio-based Faircrest Steel Plant that would increase capacity, expand product range and strengthen competitiveness of Timken alloy steel bars. A ladle refiner and a new large-bloom continuous caster would be central to the investment, targeted to begin production in 2014,
NAPA Auto Parts to Provide Car Care for LeMay — America’s Car Museum
TACOMA, Wash. – NAPA Auto Parts has signed an agreement with LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) to design and fully equip the NAPA AutoCare Center at ACM, the four-story, Tacoma, Wash., museum set to open in May 2012. “Car owners go to NAPA Auto Parts when they need parts for their vehicle, and our
NAPA Echlin/Belden Receives ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award from NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – NAPA Echlin/Belden has received the “Supplier of the Year 2010” award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group in recognition of its outstanding support and service. The award was presented to Mike Fitzgerald, vice president sales and marketing for Echlin/Belden, and Stephen Ponticelli, Echlin/Belden national sales manager, by Jeff Norton,
NAPA Echlin/Belden Receives ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award from NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. – NAPA Echlin/Belden has received the “Supplier of the Year 2010” award from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group in recognition of its outstanding support and service. The award was presented to Mike Fitzgerald, vice president sales and marketing for Echlin/Belden, and Stephen Ponticelli, Echlin/Belden national sales manager, by Jeff Norton,
NAPA AUTO PARTS Appoints Dan Askey to President
ATLANTA – NAPA AUTO PARTS has announced the appointment of Dan Askey to president. Askey, who assumed the post on May 1, brings a deep understanding of both the industry and NAPA, having spent the past 32 years working in various roles within Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) and its Automotive Parts Group (GPC is a
Activant Solutions To Be Acquired By Apax Partners
LIVERMORE, Calif. —Activant Solutions Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Apax Partners, one of the world’s leading private equity firms. Apax has a strong history of technology-specific investments. Activant is currently owned by investment funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman LLC, Thoma Bravo, LLC and JMI Equity,
OBITUARY: Joseph G. Buehler, Former APA President
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced that one of its founding owners and former president Joseph G. Buehler passed away on April 21. Buehler retired as APA’s president in August 1999. According to APA, his sense of humor and outgoing personality will forever be remembered. “Joe never knew a stranger and had great
Affinia Global Filtration Wins Unprecedented Eighth ‘Spirit of NAPA’ Award
NAPA Filters, manufactured by Affinia Global Filtration, won the Spirit of NAPA Award for three consecutive years in 2004, 2005 and 2006 and is the only eight-time winner.