Wells Manufacturing Introduces Wells Vehicle Electronics Brand
Wells Manufacturing has introduced a new brand and corporate identification – Wells Vehicle Electronics – to represent the company’s comprehensive offering of advanced ignition, emissions, fuel system, engine management and other components for the automotive replacement parts and service industry.
ASA Mechanical Committee Meets in Kansas City
he Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division Operations Committee recently met in Kansas City, Mo., for its annual meeting to discuss several topics affecting the mechanical repair industry.
Remy Adds Two Heavy Duty Market Professionals
PENDLETON, Ind. — Remy Inc., manufacturer of Delco Remy heavy duty starters and alternators, has strengthened its field sales team with the addition of two respected heavy duty industry professionals. According to Remy, this strategic move allows the company to intensify its focus on customer support while meeting current business challenges in the heavy duty
Stant Announces the Purchase of Expert Corp.’s Assets
Connersville, Ind. — Stant Corp., a leading manufacturer of engineered vapor and fluid control components, has acquired substantially all the assets of Expert Corp. Based in Romeoville, Ill., Expert is a leading designer and manufacturer of evaporative emission canisters and front end carriers for the automotive industry. Expert’s customers include many of the leading automotive
Highlights From The 15th Annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, Day Two
CHICAGO – Counterman Editor Mark Phillips was in Chicago May 17-19 for the 15th annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). Phillips reported back from the two-day event, which offered presentations under the theme of "Aftermarket Next: Insights on a New Generation of Customers & Employees." Below are some highlights from the presentations. Get Some Vehicles
Luber-Finer Awards National FFA Scholarship To Randall Marks
Albion, Ill. — Champion Laboratories, Inc., the company behind the Luber-finer brand of filtration products, has always exhibited a strong commitment to the communities in which it operates. This commitment was recently highlighted with the Luber-finer $1,000 National FFA Organization scholarship award to Randall Marks, a resident of West Salem, IL, and a 2010 graduate
Executive Interview with Lisa Bahash, President of Ride Control LLC
Lisa Bahash is the president of Ride Control LLC, parent company of the historic Gabriel brand. As president of Ride Control, Bahash is responsible for leading the company’s accelerated plan for profitable growth through customer-focused initiatives; championing strategic and operational management; and ensuring optimum product quality and performance from the manufacturing operations. Before being appointed
Who’s Not Interested In Becoming Extraordinary?
I’m excited! And, if you find a hint of evil at the corners of my crooked smile — well, so what! It’s been a while, and smiling feels pretty good right about now. What is it that feels so good? I’m afraid you’re going to have a wait just a little while longer to find
SKF Receives NAPA Canada’s 95 Percent Club Award
SKF recently received NAPA Canada’s 95 Percent Club award at the NAPA Canada Sales and Leadership Summit held in Montreal. SKF was presented the award in recognition of its outstanding level of performance and service as a 2009 supplier of NAPA Bearings and Oil Seals.
University of the Aftermarket To Present Executive Education Awards
MIDLAND, Mich. — The University of the Aftermarket (U of A) is launching a new industry awards program to recognize aftermarket distribution and manufacturing organizations that demonstrate a commitment to employee development through access to accredited, university-level business education. The University of the Aftermarket Executive Education Awards will be presented each year during Automotive Aftermarket