Grote Uses LightForm Technology to Create Ultra-Thin Retrofit Dome Lamp Kit for HMMWVs
LightForm’s thin profile, operational robustness and adhesive mounting capabilities make it the perfect solution for HMMWV environments, according to Grote.
Todd Carpenter, 2011 Counter Professional of the Year sponsored by Affinia, WIX and Raybestos
The automotive aftermarket runs through Todd Carpenter’s blood. He got started in the business at age 13, working in his father’s NAPA store in Cambridge, Minn., where he swept floors and put away stock. Eventually, he became a counter professional and later was promoted to store manager. Carpenter was chosen as Counterman magazine’s 2011 Counter
Automotive Distribution Network Sells Out 2012 National Convention
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – The Automotive Distribution Network’s 2012 National Convention has sold out more than five months in advance. Meeting and ballroom space for the event, which will be held Feb. 26–29 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort, is booked to capacity, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “I commend our members across
Royal Purple Develops New Proprietary Bottle
PORTER, Texas – High-performance lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple (RP) has introduced a new proprietary quart bottle to the consumer market. While maintaining the trademark purple bottle and yellow cap, the new bottle features an embossed logo that serves as an anti-counterfeiting measure. “There have not been any incidents to date, but we know our rapid growth
DENSO Develops New Starter for Stop/Start Systems
KARIYA, Japan — DENSO Corp. has developed a new starter, the Tandem Solenoid (TS) starter, which shaves up to 1.5 seconds off the restart time when restarting the engine, compared to the company’s previous models. DENSO’s new starter, designed specifically for stop/start systems, uses the world’s first mechanism to separately control the forward shift of
Knowing When A DIYer Is In Over His Head
A favorite pastime of mine is to hang out at the coffee pot end of the wholesale service counter and observe the comings and goings of my jobber store’s retail clientele. One minute it’s the high school kid attempting his first oil change; the next it’s the hesitant housewife picking up some replacement parts for
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Electrical System
● BATTERY — Provides current for cranking the engine, and to supplement the electrical needs of the vehicle. Automotive 12-volt batteries are usually located in the engine compartment, but some may be mounted elsewhere (under back seat, in the trunk, behind the inner fender splash guard, etc.). Most are maintenance-free and require no make-up water
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Suspension & Steering Parts
● SHOCK ABSORBERS — A component that dampens suspension motions to improve ride control and handling. The shock absorber is mounted near the wheel and connected to one of the control arms. Inside is an oil-filled cylinder with a piston and valves. Movement of the suspension forces the piston to push against the oil. This
ContiTech Building Plant in Serbia
HANOVER, Germany — ContiTech AG, of Hanover, Germany, is bolstering its involvement in Eastern Europe, investing over €10 million in a new plant in Serbia, according to the company. Starting in mid-2012, the production facility in Subotica in northern Serbia is to manufacture hose lines for the automotive industry. By 2016, the plant will have
MAM Software To Attend AAPEX 2011
MAM Software to present its smart business management software for jobbers and warehouse distributors.