Ed Rammel to Assume Helm at Dayco Automotive Aftermarket Group
TULSA, Okla. — Jim Orchard, co-CEO of Dayco Products LLC, announced that Ed Rammel will assume the role of president of the Dayco North American Automotive Aftermarket Group, effective Sept. 1. Rammel will replace Dennis Welvaert, who has announced his retirement effective Aug. 31. Rammel has more than 35 years of experience in the automotive
GM Sells Back Delphi Stake for $3.8 Billion
DETROIT — General Motors (GM) announced the sale of its Class A Membership Interest in Delphi Automotive LLP (Delphi) back to Delphi for $3.8 billion. GM acquired the stake in the business in October 2009 in conjunction with the creation of the new Delphi Automotive as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan. “We
Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts Warehouse Distributors Announce Scratch & Win Grand Prize Winner
LENEXA, Kan. — This year’s grand prize winner of the Professionals’ Choice Scratch & Win $10,000 promotion is Hamid Esmailion, owner of Hank The Mechanic in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. Hamid received the entry scratch ticket from APM Limited, which is a Bestbuy Distributors Ltd. member, which, in turn, is a member of Automotive
U.S. Auto Parts Network Reports Third Quarter Results
Excluding $13.6 million of revenues from the acquisition of J.C. Whitney, net sales were $58.7 million, an increase of 25 percent over third quarter 2009 net sales.
Cold-Weather Battery Opportunities
Because a conventional battery retains only 40 percent of its electrical discharge capacity at 0 degrees F, it’s no wonder that the first cold snap brings out the worst in batteries and the best in battery sales.
AutoZone Fourth-Quarter Same Store Sales Increase 6.7 Percent
Jim Shea, EVP merchandising, marketing and supply chain, announces his retirement.
AIA Awards Program Offers Great AAPEX Exposure
Program offers entrants the chance for exposure before, during and after AAPEX.
Special Offer Extended for Fall Car Care Month Point-of-Sale Kits
BETHESDA, Md. — To encourage more industry participation during Fall Car Care Month in October, the Car Care Council is extending a special offer. For a limited time, the council’s “Be Car Care Aware” point-of-sale starter kit will be offered at $59, a 25 percent savings. The kit contains materials to enhance community car care
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
AASA’s Marketing Executives Council Strives to Educate Industry Through ‘Know Your Parts’ Campaign
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) recently launched an aftermarket industry education campaign, “Know Your Parts.” The initiative’s goal is to educate all partners in the aftermarket supply chain from supplier to consumer about the importance of using quality, brand-name products — and the hazards to the industry and to public safety posed by low-cost, low-quality parts.
