SKF Adds New, Streamlined VIN Lookup Tab To Help Customers Locate Parts In Online Automotive Catalog
With the new enhancement, users can enter a VIN and the e-catalog will match the make, model and year information contained in the VIN and automatically provide a list of matching parts, the company says.
Executive Interview With David Overbeeke, President And CEO, Brake Parts Inc.
Announcing in November 2012 plans to spin off its brake parts business, Affinia Group officially sold the division in a management-led buyout, with Torque Capital Group acquiring the business in a private transaction on March 20, 2013. Now named Brake Parts Inc., the business, which includes the venerable Raybestos brake brand, is led by President and CEO David Overbeeke. Today, Overbeeke brings us up to speed on all the changes taking place and shares a bit about his plans for the future of BPI.
Gates Corp. Releases 748 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts
Gates continues to expand its vehicle application coverage with automotive aftermarket SKU additions across its product line, including the release of a new Micro-V Component Kit and Turbocharger Hose.
It’s 2013: Has Your Parts Operation Planned For The Coming Year?
In the publishing business, it is imperative that we are planned out a year in advance.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey For September
According to survey responses from nearly 250 independent garage owners, demand trends in the DIFM channel were severely pressured in September relative to the prior year, Northcoast reports.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey For August 2012
According to the survey responses from nearly 250 independent garage owners, demand trends in the DIFM channel increased during August relative to the prior year.
Make Use Of Research, Information P.A.R.T.S. Offers
In its 12th year, Counterman’s Professional Automotive Repair Technician Survey, or P.A.R.T.S, is packed with quite a lot of information.
Multi Parts Supply Establishes Memorial Scholarship To Honor The Late Peter Klotz
Multi Parts Supply (MPS) has established a scholarship fund through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Fund in memory of the late Peter Klotz, a leader and advocate in both the automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty industries, who died Aug. 27. MPS has initiated the memorial fund with a contribution of $1,000 for scholarships designated for students pursuing careers as automotive technicians.
O’Reilly Auto Parts, K&N Filters To Discuss Award-Winning Data Delivery At AASA Technology Council Fall Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Representatives of O’Reilly Auto Parts and K&N Filters will discuss the suppliers’ award-winning data delivery program at the Fall Conference of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Technology Council (ATC) on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Marco Island, Fla. O’Reilly recognized K&N as its top vendor earlier this year for consistently
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey July 2012
According to the survey results of nearly 250 independent garage owners, sales in the DIFM channel increased in July relative to the prior year.
