Federal-Mogul Introduces Enhanced FMeConnect Web Order Management System For Distributors
One-stop business resource includes new user interface, real-time order placement and tracking, invoice retrieval, live customer service support and more. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul has dramatically expanded and improved the capabilities of its FMeConnect web order management system, enabling replacement parts distributors to streamline several business processes, including order placement and tracking, inventory queries,
Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club To ‘Ride For The Future’ For University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
AARC is seeking sponsors and pledges for its ride and plans to donate all proceeds to the foundation. All donations to fund industry scholarships, educational opportunities. BETHESDA, Md. – The Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club (AARC) annual motorcycle ride from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon will have extra importance in 2013, as the riders announced they
Executive Interview With Sean Lyon, Director Of Marketing And Product Management, Permatex
Sean Lyon is director of marketing and product management at Permatex. He joined the company in mid-2012 as the director of product management and took on the additional role of director of marketing later that year. Lyon has an extensive background in the automotive aftermarket with more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience working for leading automotive suppliers such as Honeywell, Allied Signal, Prestone Products and First Brands Corp. In this aftermarketNews.com Executive Interview, Lyon discusses Permatex’s passion for education and the importance of packaging, and also will give us a sneak preview of what to expect from the brand’s new marketing campaign.
SKF Launches Social Media Program
New social channels will provide SKF customers with increased access to technical and product information.
AMI And Babcox Media Announce 2013 BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship Recipient
Mindy Johnson, office manager at Classic Auto Collision in Escanaba, Mich., receives $1,000 to attend NACE.
More Than 80 Parts Added To MOOG Steering And Suspension Line
Monthly product introductions based on technician input, other market insight, says Federal-Mogul.
‘Get Dirty’ Weekend A Big Hit With Federated Customers
To kick off the weekend, the contest winners enjoyed an action-packed evening of racing as they watched Craig Dollansky capture the Federated Batteries Ironman 55, a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series race, held at the Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway.
Industry Comes Together To Support 9/11 Remembrance Project
Continental Tire the Americas’ commercial vehicle tire group, Detroit Diesel Corp., Alcoa Wheel and Snider Fleet Solutions have announced a cooperative sponsorship of the Remembrance Rescue Project.
Advance Auto Parts Names Jason Howes Vice President, Distribution Operations
Advance reports that Howes will be responsible for leading the company’s continued efforts to build a world-class distribution network that ensures efficient delivery and superior availability to stores and commercial customers.
Top Program Group Leaders Look At 2014 And Beyond
Featured in a special section of the June issue of Counterman magazine, Editor Mark Phillips speaks to Federated’s Rusty Bishop; Automotive Distribution Network’s Mike Lambert; Pronto’s Bill Maggs; Automotive Parts Associates’ Dan Freeman; and the Alliance’s John Washbish to get their views on what the future has in store. Today we bring you just a glimpse of what they see ahead.
