Fras-le CEO Daniel Randon To Support Company’s Work Truck, Fleet Program Exhibit Debut At AAPEX
Fras-le’s complete line of hydraulic and air disc brake pads for class 1c-8 vehicles are available in two brands: Extreme Service, severe-duty friction; and Magnum Pro, OE match friction.
Michael Eldard Of ADVICS Appointed To CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council
Eldard was recently appointed to the post of western region account manager for ADVICS. Prior to that, he was a district manager with Akebono Corp. for 10 years.
Federated Member Canusa Expands Distribution Center In Dorchester, Ontario
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Oct. 12 to celebrate the grand opening of the new warehouse space.
FRAM Wins Popular Mechanics’ Readers’ Choice Award
FRAM is recognized by thousands of readers as their “Favorite Filter Brand.”
Parker Hannifin Completes Sale Of Automotive A/C Business To ContiTech AG
The business was part of the company’s Climate and Industrial Controls segment and has annual sales of approximately $140 million and 1,000 employees.
AWDA And Traditional Distribution To Show Their Colors At AAPEX
At the show opening on Tuesday morning, Oct. 30, all attending WD members of AWDA will be outfitted with bright orange shirts that feature the AWDA logo, as well as the logo of the program group or distributor organization to which they belong.
AIA To Hold 24th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program
The awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising programs for import cars or trucks.
Northwood’s Auto Show Features VIP Panelists And Keynote Speaker
The VIP Panel begins on Friday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in Griswold Lecture Hall with the panel speaking on current market topics and how these influence their aspect of the automotive business. The public is welcome to attend this panel discussion.
Executive Interview With George Schafer, President Of Eastern Catalytic
George Schafer is the founder and president of Eastern Catalytic (Eastern Manufacturing Inc.) in Langhorne, Pa. Schafer started the company in 1979 and continues to manage it as its chief executive. Over the years, George and his two brothers, Ken and Bill Schafer, also managing partners, have successfully grown the company to become a major player in the converter business and made Eastern one of the fastest-growing catalytic converter manufacturers in North America. In today’s interview, Schafer talks about the company’s recent facilities expansion in Langhorne, Pa., as well as the various factors that are contributing to the company’s growth both domestically and in export markets.
Dana Unveils Victor Reinz, Glaser, Spicer Product Catalogs At Automechanika 2012 In Germany
The new product catalogs debuted at Dana’s exhibit booth at Automechanika 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.