Automotive Distribution Network Hosts 800 Shop Owners, Counter Pros, Suppliers at 2019 Customer Expo
Attendees enjoyed four nights at the Secrets Royal Beach resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Auto Parts Distribution: What’s in the Cards for 2019?
As we’ve reported in recent months, the business environment looks favorable for the automotive aftermarket, and the news seems to keep getting better.
Distribution Veteran Bob Raff Helped Form Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Raff, who passed away on Nov. 26, was a former chairman of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and the University of the Aftermarket.
O’Reilly to Build New Distribution Center in Cleveland Area, Relocate Nashville Facility
The 405,000-square-foot “ground-up” facility in Twinsburg will service approximately 275 stores, O’Reilly COO and Co-President Jeff Shaw said.
Mauro Cifelli of Vast-Auto Distribution to Lead Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
Cifelli succeeds Bobby Segal of Sanel NAPA in Concord, New Hampshire, who successfully led the association the previous two years and remains on the board as immediate past-chairman.
Automotive Distribution Network Celebrates 10th Annual Network Reception in Las Vegas
With more than 1,200 attendees, the Network lived up to its name by welcoming its members, vendor partners and international affiliates.
Automotive Distribution Network Hosts Auto Pride Membership Meeting in Las Vegas
The group gathered for a breakfast meeting at the Venetian prior to the opening of the show, to review new programs available to the membership.
German Gasket Maker Elring Partners with The Group to Expand North American Distribution Footprint
Working with the distribution footprint of The Group and its European partner, ADI, Elring has expanded its availability to European specialists across the globe, including in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Automotive Distribution Network Announces Two New Parts Plus Shareholders
The new shareholders are northwest New Jersey’s Lakeland Auto Parts, and State Automotive Warehouse, whose two Providence-based Action Auto Parts locations serve all of Rhode Island as well as southern and southeastern Massachusetts.
Lumileds Opens New Distribution Center in Tepotzotlán, Mexico
The new facility is designed to better accommodate Lumileds’ rapidly growing customer base in Mexico and meet the demand for Philips Automotive Lighting products, the company said.
