CRP Launches New ContiTech Accessory Drive Kits
Kits offer complete set of OE-quality components for serpentine drive system.
Gates Introduces New Automotive Accessory Belt Drive System Display
Gates’ new educational tool is designed to demonstrate how servicing the entire belt drive system ensures optimal performance.
Tenneco Introduces Accessory Line Of OE-Style Monroe Brakes Wire Wear Sensors
Twenty-three optional wire sensor SKUs complement the Monroe brand’s line of ‘fully loaded’ brake repair sets.
SEMA’s Auto Accessory Warranty Program Begins Nationwide Rollout
18-month pilot results in zero claims, according to SEMA.
SEMA to Showcase This Year’s Most Accessory Friendly Cars at Chicago Auto Show
DIAMOND BAR, CA – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will display this year’s most accessory-friendly vehicles at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, scheduled to take place Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. The vehicles that will be on display are the 2008 SEMA Design Award winners, including the Nissan Titan (truck); Cadillac CTS (car); Hummer
Truck Accessory Companies Extang and TruXedo Acquired
Capstone Financial Group has completed the sale of its client, Extang Corp., a manufacturer of soft tonneau covers for light trucks, to an affiliate of Kinderhook Industries. In addition, Capstone represented Kinderhook in the purchase of TruXedo, another manufacturer of soft tonneau covers. Both transactions took place on Nov. 16.
Illumaware Adds Five Full Time Associates to Focus on DIFM Parts and Accessory Cataloging
WAKE FOREST , NC — Illumaware has added five new staff associates to its operations, to focus specifically on “Do-It-For-Me” (DIFM) parts and accessory cataloging. “Having expanded our service offering to those companies that would prefer to outsource their cataloging needs, it was important that we have a significant number of dedicated professionals to back
Advanced Accessory Systems Sells Towing System Businesses to Thule
Advanced Accessory Systems (AAS), maker of automotive roof racks and towing systems, has sold its towing system businesses in the U.S. and Europe to Thule AB of Sweden for $203 million, subject to adjustments. When the proposed transaction was announced in May, Alan Johnson, AAS president and chief executive officer, said it would "allow AAS management to concentrate all of its energies on our principal business, SportRack Automotive, which is the leading supplier of roof racks to all major original equipment automotive companies."
Advanced Accessory Systems to Sell Towing System Businesses to Thule
Advanced Accessory Systems LLC (AAS), a manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems, has agreed to sell its towing system businesses in the U.S. and Europe to Thule, AB, of Sweden. Alan Johnson, president and chief executive officer of AAS, said Thule initiated the negotiations and had made a substantial offer.
Advanced Accessory Systems to Sell Towing System Businesses to Thule
Advanced Accessory Systems LLC (AAS), a manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems, has agreed to sell its towing system businesses in the U.S. and Europe to Thule, AB, of Sweden. Alan Johnson, president and chief executive officer of AAS, said Thule initiated the negotiations and had made a substantial offer.