ACDelco’s Paul Johnson: We’re Very Much a Part of the New GM
ACDelco is looking to increase the company’s parts portfolio and broaden better program group participation for 2010 and beyond, said Paul Johnson, general director for GM’s Global Independent Aftermarket.
NCMA Tackles Technical Questions at Annual Conference
The NCMA’s Knowledge Exchange Conference tackled topics such as migrating from AAIA Legacy to ACES data standards, to the role that print catalogs still play in distribution.
Penray Welcomes Jenn O’Hanlon as Marketing Communication Specialist
Elk Grove Village, Ill. — Penray announced April 21 that Jenn O’Hanlon is welcomed as the company’s Marketing Communication Specialist, effective immediately. O’Hanlon’s primary areas of responsibility include creating, implementing and overseeing effective external and internal communication processes to promote the organization and its products. She reports to Chris McKenzie, Director of Marketing. O’Hanlon has
Consumers Can Cash In When They Brake With Bendix
Troy, Mich. — Between April 1 and May 31, consumers can be rewarded when they purchase premium Bendix brake pads or shoes from participating retailers or repair shops. As part of the “When You Brake with Bendix” promotion, consumers can get up to $30 in SuperCertificate gift certificates by mail (redeemable online) when they purchase
Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Marks 50th
MILL CREEK, Wash. — The Washington State Automotive Wholesalers Association is celebrating a 50-year milestone. The state association was incorporated April 4, 1960, by a few dedicated automotive wholesalers who gave many hours of time and effort, not to mention paying their own expenses, to form this new organization. The name was changed to Washington
Babcox Media Acquires Motorcycle Product News
The addition of MPN to Babcox’s extensive portfolio of print publications and related digital properties will extend the company’s reach into the motorcycle and powersports markets.
There’s a new cat on the scene
MEMA takes major stake in OptiCat LLC
Tenneco Offering Prepaid Debit Cards to Technicians
‘Take Control’ Promotion in April and May Features Rewards of Up to $120 For Qualifying Sales by Members of Expert Plus Program.
2009: A Look Back at Distribution Influences, ‘The Clunkers’
At the beginning of each year, we review what were the top influences or events on automotive aftermarket parts distribution during the year that just ended. We gauge this by reviewing the most-read stories from our sister
e-newsletter, aftermarketNews.com.
The Best Recommendation
Don’t sell brake pads on price — tailor the sale to the customer’s driving style.