Automotive Parts Associates To Award ‘Drives Of A Lifetime’ To Three WD Customers
As part of the grand prize package, winners get free round-trip airfare to Orlando for two, a two-night stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, park passes, meals, spending cash and an amazing day of driving exotics at the track. Winners will have a menu of cars to select from and everyone gets to drive two cars with 16 laps around Disney’s Speedway.
Michael Eldard Of ADVICS Appointed To CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council
Eldard was recently appointed to the post of western region account manager for ADVICS. Prior to that, he was a district manager with Akebono Corp. for 10 years.
The Parts House Acquires Jacksonville-Based Eastern Imports
Based in Jacksonville, with locations in Gainesville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Eastern Imports provides quality parts and service to the import vehicle aftermarket, carrying brands such as Aisin, ATE, Akebono, Bosch, Brembo, Bando, Centric, DENSO, DSS Drive Axles, EXEDY/Daiken, Hitachi, GMB, NGK, Sachs, Tokico and Valeo.
The Altrom Group Announces Supplier, Sales People Of The Year Awards
During the event, several awards were presented at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrating achievements in 2011.
The Parts House Acquires Jacksonville, Fla.-Based Eastern Imports
Based in Jacksonville, with locations in Gainesville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Eastern Imports provides quality parts and service to the import vehicle aftermarket, carrying such brands as Aisin, ATE, Akebono, Bosch, Brembo, Bando, Centric, DENSO, DSS Drive Axles, EXEDY/Daiken, Hitachi, GMB, NGK, Sachs, Tokico and Valeo.
The Altrom Group Announces Supplier, Sales People Of The Year Awards
The Altrom Group has recognized Akebono with its 2011 Supplier of the Year award. Tim Rose was named 2011 Sales Person of the Year for Altrom America Corp. and Ryan Wilford was named 2011 Sales Person of the Year for Altrom Canada Corp.
Dash4, DEC, Hayden, NGK, NTK, and Total Automotive Join ShowMeTheParts.com
HUNTLEY, Ill. — Dash4/Dynalube, DEC Catalytic, Hayden, NGK Spark Plugs, NTK O2 Sensors, and Total Automotive has joined ShowMeTheParts.com, which now includes 177 brands covering more than 2,380 part types, and millions of applications. The ShowMeTheParts.com on-line catalog provides aftermarket suppliers, DIYers, technicians, jobbers, repair shops and warehouses with instant access to the most up-to-date
Fras-le Fills Two Strategic Engineering Positions
Fabio Jurchaks is promoted to sales and engineering manager, while Matt Robere is named new application/NVH engineer.
Selecting Brake Pads For Honda Accord, Toyota Prius
Two of the toughest applications for brake pads are the Honda Accord and Toyota Prius. Selecting the correct pad is critical not only for the safety of the vehicle but the profitability of the shop you serve.
2009: A Look Back at Distribution Influences, ‘The Clunkers’
At the beginning of each year, we review what were the top influences or events on automotive aftermarket parts distribution during the year that just ended. We gauge this by reviewing the most-read stories from our sister
e-newsletter, aftermarketNews.com.