Merle’s Automotive Supply Acquired by GPC
Merle’s, founded in 1969 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a 14-location automotive parts distributor serving both the commercial and retail markets in the greater Tucson and southern Arizona area.
OBITUARY: Robert James Susor, Retired NAPA President
Bob Susor reached the pinnacle of his profession when he was named president of NAPA in 2004, where his responsibilities included sponsorship of two-time NASCAR Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip’s team, and travel to Mexico, Canada, Australia and China on company business until his retirement in 2010 after 43 years with the company.
Michael Cardone Jr. Presented With MEMA’s Highest Honor: 2014 Triangle Award
Cardone recognized for leadership in the automotive aftermarket and remanufacturing industries. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Michael Cardone Jr., owner and chief strategy officer, CARDONE Industries, was presented the prestigious Triangle Award, the highest honor awarded by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), during the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) Golisano Conference, held in
When A Car Is More Than Just A Car
Transportation has consistently been cited as the most significant barrier to employment for low-income residents in suburban areas due to limited public transportation options.
ASE Announces New Officers, Governors For 2013
Rob Barto, manager, Technical Training Design, Nissan North America, Franklin, Tenn., is chairman.
MEMA Announces Organizational Changes
MEMA President and CEO Bob McKenna announces Steve Handschuh is appointed MEMA executive vice president and COO; Bill Long appointed president, COO of AASA. Association also provides updates on key issues impacting supplier members today.
The Altrom Group Announces Supplier, Sales People Of The Year Awards
During the event, several awards were presented at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrating achievements in 2011.
The Altrom Group Announces Supplier, Sales People Of The Year Awards
The Altrom Group has recognized Akebono with its 2011 Supplier of the Year award. Tim Rose was named 2011 Sales Person of the Year for Altrom America Corp. and Ryan Wilford was named 2011 Sales Person of the Year for Altrom Canada Corp.
GPC Announces Proposed Acquisition Of NAPA Distributor
ATLANTA – Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Quaker City Motor Parts Co. (QCMP), a long-standing NAPA distributor. GPC announced it will purchase, for cash, all of the issued and outstanding common stock of QCMP. Consummation of the merger transaction is expected on or around May 1, and
GPC Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results for 2011
ATLANTA – Genuine Parts Co. reported fourth-quarter results and record sales and earnings for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011. Tom Gallagher, chairman and CEO, announced that sales in 2011 were $12.5 billion, up 11 percent compared to 2010. Net income for the year was $565 million, an increase of 19 percent, compared to $476