MEMA and OptiCat Create an ‘Industry First’
By purchasing a majority stake in the business, MEMA and OptiCat have created what is believed to be the automotive aftermarket’s first supplier-owned electronic parts catalog data aggregator.
CARDONE Industries Celebrates 40 Years
PHILADELPHIA — CARDONE Industries is celebrating its 40th anniversary of remanufacturing reliable and affordable automotive parts. Michael Cardone Sr. and son, Michael Cardone Jr., launched their business in a small storefront row home in North Philadelphia. In early 1970, CARDONE’s original “Factory Family” began with only six employees remanufacturing a single product line – wiper
American Aftermarket Group Founded
The newly launched American Aftermarket Group LLC (AAG), a business-to-business marketing, promotional and consulting group, has been founded by 25-year automotive aftermarket industry veteran Todd Roberson.
Dayco Unveils Online Catalog for Professional Technicians
TULSA, Okla. — Dayco has just launched the new Dayco Online Catalog. This interactive application guide was specifically designed to provide solutions for the professional technician. By installing the catalog from a simple link, technicians will have access to the most up-to-date application information available today, according to Dayco. Technicians can click the following link
AASA’s Marketing Executives Council Strives to Educate Industry Through ‘Know Your Parts’ Campaign
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently launched an aftermarket industry education campaign, “Know Your Parts.” The initiative’s goal is to educate all partners in the aftermarket supply chain from supplier to consumer about the importance of using quality, brand-name products — and the hazards to the industry and to public safety posed by low-cost, low-quality parts.
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Autologue Computer Systems Inc. with the 2009 Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award
Autologue successfully develops and markets technology solutions that foster growth for business in the aftermarket. Also, the company has launched various initiatives that drive the aftermarket to adopt successful emerging technologies.
Polk Inventory Award Winners Share Their Secrets to Inventory Success
In the past, trying to decide what part numbers will create the best inventory to offer your customers was not only tedious and slow, but something akin to peering through a broken crystal ball.
Top Ten News Makers of ’07
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
Top 10 Distribution Distribution Influences 2007
This month, Counterman and Aftermarket News editors present their annual look at the top 10 issues that most impact aftermarket distribution.
Top 20 Super Stores 2006
This month, Counterman examines those store groups that made notable acquisitions or changes over the last 12 months.
