Dayco Receives Shipping Performance, Manpower Support Awards At Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Winter Meeting
During the presentation of annual supplier awards, which are voted on by the shareholders of the Alliance, Dayco was presented with both the 2012 Outstanding Manpower Support Award and the 2012 Outstanding Shipping Performance Award.
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Announces Expansion
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. has expanded its oxygen sensor manufacturing facility located in Sissonville, W.Va. The 8,000-square-foot expansion will allow for the installation of a new line, one dedicated to manufacturing a more technologically advanced oxygen sensor than currently assembled at that facility.
FMI Automotive Receives Alliance Outstanding Shipping Award For Third Consecutive Year
The award was accepted by John Wall, CEO of FMI Automotive and Casey Lee, president of FMI Automotive, on Dec. 4 during The Alliance’s annual shareholders’ winter meeting at the Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, Fla.
Guest Commentary: The Journey Of Leadership By Dr. John A. Passante
Leadership requires being the compass of the organization.
Rislone Defender Featured In New Monster Truck Destruction Game
The Rislone Defender monster truck is featured in ODD Games’ new Monster Truck Destruction game, which launched earlier this month, through Apple’s App Store. Players choose monster trucks to crush obstacles, race competitors and hear the roar of the crowd, just like Rislone Defender driver Zach Adams does in real life most weekends.
Underhood Service Editor Ed Sunkin Reviews The Top 20 Automotive Related News Stories For 2012
From racing to refrigerants, Editor Ed Sunkin gives us his thoughts on the significant industry news of 2012.
Bosch Strengthening Its Global Presence, Announces Plans For New Plant In Russia
Samara has been selected as the future manufacturing site for automotive technology. More than 500 new jobs will be established at the new location in Samara by 2017. Construction is expected to begin in the first half of 2013.
New TransTec iPhone App Simplifies Process Of Identifying Transmissions
Developed specifically to eliminate confusion over look-alike transmissions, the iPhone app identifies transmissions by vehicle make, model, year and engine.
Beck/Arnley General Manager Max Dull Resigns
Dull has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, the last 12 years at the helm of Beck/Arnley.
Advance Auto Parts To Acquire B.W.P. Distributors
After completion of this transaction, Advance will operate 124 BWP company-owned stores and will transfer the rights to distribute to 92 independently owned locations to an affiliate of General Parts International.