DENSO Invests $151 Million, Will Add 442 New Jobs At Two Michigan Facilities
At DENSO’s North American headquarters in Southfield, Mich., the company is investing approximately $45 million and hiring about 176 employees to expand research and development of next-generation technologies to improve fuel economy and safety. DENSO will invest approximately $105 million and add about 266 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Mich., to produce advanced thermal components.
University Of The Aftermarket And AAIA To Host ACES And PIES Training Seminar
The two-day seminar will focus on technical details of ACES and PIES implementation for aftermarket content professionals.
Epicor Unveils Multi-Year Strategic Plan To Fuel Growth In The Retail Technology Sector
Key initiatives include support for global market requirements, cross-channel retailing and cloud-based technology to enhance market share and expand global footprint.
AAIA Unveils New Government Advocacy Website
New site features improved action center, AAPAC resources and other tools.
A Good Work Ethic Can Be Taught
Folks do not inherently set out to do a bad job. I honestly believe that. However, folks come to our little “parts world” and find that we do not have it as easy as they think.
Chassis Parts Take A Pounding
The main problems caused by worn chassis parts are things like road noise, steering looseness, road wander or pulling, wheel misalignment and accelerated tire wear.
Radiators Do Double-Duty
As you might suspect, rust and scale build-up inside the radiator tubes seriously reduce the radiator’s ability to dissipate heat into the atmosphere.
Polk Now Accepting Applications For The 2013 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award
All automotive aftermarket companies including manufacturers, retailers and distributors are eligible to apply for consideration.
Akebono Brake Announces $82 Million Clarksville Plant Expansion
This newest expansion will take place in two phases, spanning across 2013 and into the second quarter of 2014, and includes construction of an on-site warehouse and installation of specialized furnaces during phase one and the addition of new equipment and machines in phase two. Upon completion of this expansion, Akebono will be capable of caliper machining, plating and assembly, a process it has not been able to do at its Clarksville facility in the past. The expansion also will create an additional 94 jobs.
Gabriel Now Directly Distributes To Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Suppliers and Distributors
Competitive Gabriel pricing and product programs available for legendary Fleetline and GasSLX.
