Genuine Parts Co. To Acquire London-Based Alliance Automotive Group
Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) has signed an agreement to acquire Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), a European distributor of vehicle parts, tools and workshop equipment, from private-equity funds managed by Blackstone and AAG’s co-founders.
Arnott Introduces New Front Right Or Front Left Air Strut For 2007-’12 Lexus LS 460
The Arnott air strut replaces the OE Lexus strut and features a new, not remanufactured, custom-tuned shock absorber, a new heavy-duty air bladder from ContiTech protected by an aluminum can, along with a CNC-machined top mount and sealing cap made from aircraft-quality aluminum.
NHRA Drivers Rack Up More Wins On DENSO Spark Plugs in Atlanta
DENSO spark plugs keep the victories coming for Jason Line and others, the company says.
Schwartz Advisors Advises Olympus Imported Auto Parts In Its Acquisition By Genuine Parts Co.
Founded in 1977, Mike Brown began working at Olympus a year later and purchased the company in 1986. Growing from one store in 1986, Olympus today has six locations serving the Northern Virginia-Washington, D.C., area.
Arnott Introduces New Advanced Front Air Springs With Patented Upper Cap And Bearing Design For The 2000 To 2006 BMW X5 (E53 Chassis)
Arnott’s exclusive design permits the economical replacement of what is often just the dry-rotted air spring portion of the OE BMW front air suspension strut, the company says.
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.
Schaack Of The Network Appointed To The CAWA Board Of Directors
CAWA is a regional automotive aftermarket trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups.
Akebono Brake Corp. Receives 2013 Altrom Group Supplier Of The Year Award
The award was presented to Mike Eldard, district sales manager; Borise Cota, western regional sales manager; and Ken Selinger, director, aftermarket sales and marketing, on behalf of Akebono at Altrom’s 2014 North American Sales Summit held June 18-20 in Tulalip, Wash. This three-day event was attended by Altrom’s and GPC’s management teams, sales professionals and key vendor partners from around the world.
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.
Genuine Parts Co. Reports Record Sales And Earnings For Second Quarter
Company says sales are up 10 percent and EPS is up 29 percent.