Gabriel Announces Pending Change In Ownership
MAT Holdings, a global manufacturer and distributor of products in the automotive, hardware, and power equipment sectors, reached a definitive agreement with Auto Rider LLC to purchase 100 percent of Ride Control LLC. Final closing of the transaction is expected before Dec. 31, 2012.
International Remanufacturing Forum To Be Held Dec. 10 In Shanghai, China, Prior To Automechanika Shanghai
The International Remanufacturing Forum will be held on Dec. 10 at the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel, which is a short distance from the exposition hall that will hold Automechanika Shanghai.
Executive Interview With Larry Pavey, President, Federated Auto Parts Distributors
Larry Pavey has spent his entire career in the automotive aftermarket, working first for a jobber while attending high school and college and then a warehouse distributor. From there, he spent 30 years in the manufacturing sector before returning to distribution in 2006. In this interview, he reflects back on what his experience has taught him about the supplier/customer relationship. He also shares his plans for AAPEX 2012.
Johnson Controls Opens Automotive Battery Recycling Facility In Florence, S.C.
Florence Recycling Center opens on schedule with strong community support.
DENSO To Build New Plant In Indonesia
Company says it is increasing its competitiveness in the growing Indonesian market.
Would You Really Help A Friend In Trouble? Here’s Your Chance
In his guest column, Aftermarket Foundation Vice President Joe Mittelman explains the mission of the organization and how you can help. By Joe Mittelman The Aftermarket Foundation Vice President Founded more than 50 years ago by several top auto parts chain store owners, the Aftermarket Foundation was established to honor the memory of
Uni-Select Reports Second-Quarter Sales Increase of 1.7 Percent
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – Uni-Select Inc. generated sales of $483 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $475 million in the same period of 2011. Net earnings stood at $15.1 million or 70 cents per share in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $18.5 million or 85 cents per share for the same
Would You Really Help A Friend In Trouble? Here’s Your Chance
In his guest column, Aftermarket Foundation Vice President Joe Mittelman explains the mission of the organization and how you can help.
AAPEX Learning Forum To Feature Six Sessions On Industry Trends
Learning Forum sessions are offered at no cost, and will begin Monday, Oct. 29 – the day before the official start of AAPEX – and run during AAPEX, Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Vast-Auto To Open DC In Quebec City
Since the acquisition of Base Automotive in 2007 and the opening of a second distribution center in Ontario in 2009, this newest addition in Quebec’s capital brings Vast-Auto’s total number of distribution centers to four.