O’Reilly Automotive Inc. Announces Asset Purchase Agreement With VIP Auto
Based in Lewiston, Maine, VIP currently operates 56 stores located throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts as well as a distribution center located in Maine.
Federal-Mogul Receives Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Outstanding Training Support Award
Company recognized for its investment in training for Alliance members and customers.
Standard Motor Products Named 2012 Vendor Channel Partner Of The Year By Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
During the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance annual shareholders’ winter meeting held Dec. 2-5 at the Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, Fla., SMP was named the 2012 Vendor Channel Partner of the Year, in addition to being recognized for its outstanding fill rate performance.
Parts Plus To Award Spa Getaway/Gourmet Food Experience Through Car Care Center Sweepstakes
Beginning Jan. 15, 2013, Parts Plus Car Care Centers nationwide will be offering their customers a grand-prize trip for two to an exclusive spa and resort in Sonoma, Calif., as part of their latest sweepstakes promotion, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network.
Mobil 1 Racing Oils Now Available Through Leading Racing Equipment Distributors
Expanded distribution makes racing-specific oils more accessible for racers, engine builders and performance shops.
Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Make Surprise Appearance At Alliance Winter Meeting
At the 2012 Winter Shareholder Meeting this week in Aventura, Fla., Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper shareholders and channel partners were treated to a surprise visit from the Miami Dolphin cheerleaders as part of the day’s general session. A collaborative event, the meeting includes reports detailing product, sales and marketing and information technology initiatives, all designed to help sell more parts.
Omega Environmental Technologies Merges With Global Parts Distributors, Santech Industries
The three companies will continue to maintain separate distribution facilities, and the executive management teams of each company will remain in their current positions. The headquarters for the combined companies will be in Irving, Texas.
Gabriel Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary Of Its Chickasha, Okla., Facility
Sixteen valued employees with the company at least 35 years also are celebrated.
MAHLE To Acquire RTI Technologies
RTI Technologies specializes in the development and distribution of automotive maintenance equipment, including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems. Based in York, Pa., RTI Technologies had sales of $14.7 million in 2011 and has 60 employees. The transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions and is expected to close on Jan. 1, 2013.
Autoliv Expands In The U.S.
The new facility in Promontory will add 20 percent more capacity to Autoliv’s existing global gas generant production capabilities.