Automotive Parts Associates Sends 12 People To The Kentucky Derby
From November 2014 through February 2015, APA’s shareholders ran the “Win Place Show” promotion at their locations across North America.
Network Announces Standard Motor Products As 2014 Vendor Of The Year
During the convention finale at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, the Network honored SMP’s Bill Collins, national group sales director, with the group’s inaugural Manufacturer Program Manager of the Year Award.
Automotive Parts Associates Sends Promotion Winners To Orlando
The winners’ prize packages included airfare, ground transfers, two nights at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, spending cash, park hopper passes and the opportunity to drive exotic cars including Lamborghinis, Ferraris and GTRs.
FRAM Filtration Ramps Up For 2014 Summer Mobile Tour
In addition to an expanded appearance schedule, FRAM today unveiled a new design for its popular mobile unit focused on consumer education: The FRAM traveling unit will help teach consumers the right way to choose an oil or air filter and how to take good care of their vehicles.
Iridium in Spark Plugs
Iridium has a higher melting temperature than platinum and is six times harder than platinum.
Honeywell Completes Sales of CPG Unit to Rank Group
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Honeywell has completed the sale of its Consumer Products Group (CPG) business to Rank Group Limited in a cash transaction valued at approximately $950 million. The CPG business includes four leading consumer automotive brands: FRAM filters, Prestone antifreeze, Autolite spark plugs and Holts car care products. CPG reported 2010 sales of
O’Reilly Auto Parts Becomes ‘Official Auto Parts Retailer’ of Infineon Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. — O’Reilly Auto Parts has become the “Official and Exclusive Auto Parts Retailer” of Infineon Raceway in a multi-year partnership recently announced by the two companies. As part of the relationship, O’Reilly Auto Parts will also become title sponsor of the “O’Reilly Auto Parts Legends in Sonoma” program at Infineon Raceway’s FRAM Autolite
Honeywell to Sell Consumer Products Group Business to Rank Group for $950 Million
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Honeywell has announced that Rank Group, a private investment company, will acquire its automotive Consumer Products Group (CPG) business in a cash transaction valued at approximately $950 million. The CPG business, headquartered in Danbury, Conn., has more than 2,000 employees and includes four leading consumer automotive brands: FRAM filters, Prestone antifreeze,
The Internet: Another Tool In Your Customer Satisfaction Toolbox
It was with great interest that I read Mark Phillips’s column (August 2010, “Coming To A Store Near You?”) about having Internet access at parts stores.
Exide Announces New Licensing Agreement with Honeywell
The new agreement with Honeywell provides the Exide Transportation Americas operating division the right to use the Autolite trademark on batteries for automotive, lawn and garden, marine and power-sports applications for sales in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.