Betts Co. Launches New Corporate Website
After the completion of a strategic branding initiative, Betts Co., formerly Betts Spring Co., announced its new name in February 2013.
Federal-Mogul Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year 2013 Results
Sales up 10 percent in Q4, 5 percent for full year; Pre-tax income of $157 million for full year. Fourth-quarter 2013 sales of $1.7 billion, up $154 million or 10% higher than Q4 2012; FY 2013 sales of $6.8 billion, up $342 million or 5% higher than FY 2012. • Operational EBITDA of $140
National Performance Warehouse Hosts Second Annual Million Dollar Vendor Dinner, Fast Expo And Customer Awards In Miami
As both a performance and traditional warehouse distributor, NPW is a member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance as well as AAM Parts Pro, and the leaders of both organizations, John Washbish and Tim Odom, respectively, were in attendance at the second annual event. MIAMI – It was the guests of the National Performance Warehouse
DENSO Expands Its North American Headquarters
Company is investing $10 million and adding 176 new jobs to expand its North American headquarters in Southfield, Mich. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Global automotive supplier DENSO is investing $10 million and adding 176 new jobs to expand its North American headquarters in Southfield, Mich. The investment, which includes the purchase of an existing
Advance To Celebrate GPI Acquisition Ringing The NYSE Closing Bell On Jan. 9
Members of Advance Auto Parts’ leadership team and senior leaders from GPI will join CEO Darren Jackson on the podium for the bell-ringing. NEW YORK – Advance Auto Parts, led by CEO Darren Jackson, will visit the New York Stock Exchange and ring The Closing Bell to celebrate the completion of the acquisition of General Parts International Inc.
Bosch Expands Wiper Blade Program For Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Nineteen wiper blade part numbers cover 6.4 million heavy-duty vehicles. In addition, 50 new part numbers have been added to the company’s remanufactured alternator line. BROADVIEW, Ill. – Robert Bosch LLC has released its December New Part/Program Announcement for North America. Fifty new remanufactured alternator part numbers have been added to the rotating electric product
KYB Americas Corp. Wins Communications Award For e-Learning Newsletter
The newsletter is a key support component of KYB’s Certified Ride Control Center Program and is intended to broaden the communication link between KYB and professional automotive service providers across the U.S. and Canada. KYB Americas Corp. received an Automotive Communications Award (ACA) for business to business communications excellence at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Parts
SKF Training Trucks Visit More Than 100,000 Techs Across North America
The core of the SKF training truck program revolves around six dedicated training trucks that cover the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets in the U.S. and Canada. These trucks feature interactive vehicle system assemblies and a large-screen monitor for showing technical tips and product videos. ELGIN, Ill. – SKF training trucks have now interacted with more than
Executive Interview: Fran Labun, Vice President, Sales Group, DENSO Products & Services Americas Inc.
Fran Labun is vice president of the sales group for DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc., the Long Beach-based affiliate of Japan-based DENSO Corp. He oversees automotive aftermarket and OES sales for the Americas; U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin and South Americas. Labun also oversees the product development and sales for heavy-duty OES and aftermarket channels
Executive Interview With Kevin Freeland, Co-CEO Of Federal-Mogul And CEO, Vehicle Components Segment
Counterman sat down with Freeland to discuss his extensive retail background, his thoughts on Federal-Mogul’s position today in the aftermarket and opportunities and challenges ahead in the global marketplace. Before joining Federal-Mogul in 2013, Freeland was COO of Advance Auto Parts, a position he held after serving as executive vice president of merchandising, information
