Federated Holds Annual Awards Banquet To Honor Top Vendors
Federal-Mogul’s Jay Burkhart inducted into the Vendor Hall of Fame; Jim Sechrist of Motown Automotive presented with the Art Fisher Memorial Award.
BBB Industries, Carsound, Pro-Tech And RoadForce Join ShowMeTheParts.com
ShowMeTheParts.com now includes more than 190 brands covering more than 2,800 part types and millions of applications, the company says.
Federated Auto Parts Adds New Features To Redesigned Website
More tech tips plus additional training information now available online.
Lang Distributing President Tim Lee To Deliver Convocation Address At April’s Leadership 2.0 Session
MIDLAND, Mich. — Timothy P. Lee, MAAP, president of Lang Distributing Inc., a member of the executive committee of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and board of directors of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, will deliver the convocation address during Session II of the 2011-2012 University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience in West
Iridium in Spark Plugs
Iridium has a higher melting temperature than platinum and is six times harder than platinum.
Affinia Group Dedicates New Brake Manufacturing Center In China
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Affinia Group recently held a grand opening event for its new brake parts manufacturing center in China. The new manufacturing center will focus on the production of friction components, disc brake pads and accessories. The 383,000-square-foot facility, which operates under the name Affinia Qingdao Braking System, Co. Ltd., is located in
Dennis Grau To Represent Exide On CAWA Manufacturers’ Council
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Dennis Grau has been appointed to the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers Association’s (CAWA) Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC), representing Exide Technologies. His office is in Phoenix, Ariz. He was appointed by chair of the board Mary Davis of NGK Spark Plugs. “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Grau into the leadership of CAWA
NetCom Signs 48-hour Data Publishing Agreements
LAVAL, Quebec, Canada –NetCom has signed 48-hour data publishing agreements with with a number of suppliers, the company said. The companies include CARDONE, GE Lighting, Goodyear, Gabriel Ride Control, NGK Spark Plugs and Beck Arnley. Product data will be uploaded to NetCom Chronos within 48 hours of receipt. NetCom Chronos is a Web-based electronic catalog
Alliance Hosts Annual Shareholder Meeting In Boca
The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. (Alliance), marketing under the names Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, gathered in Boca Raton, Fla. Dec. 6-9, for their annual winter meeting.
Ignition System Sales in a Changing Market
There are more ignition SKUs than ever and the product mix is constantly changing, creating a challenging sales environment for distribution.