Babcox Media, Publisher of Counterman, Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
AKRON, Ohio – Babcox Media Inc., publisher of Counterman, announces its acquisition of Automotive Video Inc. (AVI), effective Jan. 1, 2012, extending its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets. AVI’s broad range of educational products for technicians and video production capabilities adds to Babcox Media’s
WORLDPAC Partners with Sangsin Brake
NEWARK, Calif. – WORLDPAC has added Sangsin Brake to its community of quality OEM and OES suppliers. Sangsin Brake is the largest brake pad manufacturer in South Korea and has a 30-year history in the industry, according to WORLDPAC. Sangsin is an OEM supplier to leading South Korean vehicle manufacturers such as Hyundai, Kia, GM
Iridium in Spark Plugs
Iridium has a higher melting temperature than platinum and is six times harder than platinum.
ContiTech Unveils New Catalog For Air Spring Systems
Up-to-date overview is offered in six languages.
Bartec Sponsors TIA ATS Training Voucher
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — TIA is taking its award winning Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Certification Course on the road in 2012. Throughout the coming year in 28 cities across the country, those who successfully complete the four-day class will be certified as Advanced ATS Instructors and will be able to take this critically important Tire
Let’s Show How Creative The Automotive Aftermarket Auto Parts Industry Can Be
During my time at industry week, I had the opportunity to visit both AAPEX and SEMA for extended periods of time. It’s always exciting to see so many companies and all of the innovative and creative ideas that are continuously flowing out of our great industry. The great thing about the automotive industry is that
Meet Todd Carpenter, Counterman’s 2011 Counter Professional of the Year
Todd Carpenter, Counterman’s 2011 Counter Professional of the Year, sponsored by Affinia, WIX and Raybestos brake and chassis, puts a strong emphasis on continuing education.
BATTERIES: WHAT’S YOUR PRODUCT I.Q.?
Car batteries are a frequently replaced underhood component, more so than many other parts such as spark plugs, plug wires, sensors, water pumps, alternators, starters, even belts and hoses. The typical car or light truck will probably go through four or more batteries during its lifetime. The service life of most wet cell lead-acid batteries
Counter-Tech: Still Looking For It At AAPEX 2011
One sure sign of the passing of time for my generation is how the best rock music of the past, even those obscure alternative bands that I craved as a teen, have now been redeployed in the 21st century as background music for our collective mass consumption. The most scandalous version of this phenomena, is
Bosch Acquires Unipoint Group Taiwan, Receives Approval From Antitrust Authorities
Aftermarket Division is set to strengthen starter, alternator and wiper blade business.