Top 5 Stories Of The Week

Top 5 Stories Of The Week

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of April 20.

Five of Truck Hero’s manufacturing facilities have been retooled and are now producing personal protective equipment (PPE). The locations will aid in COVID-19 efforts by producing face masks, face shields, isolation gowns and plastic barriers. This PPE will primarily support frontline healthcare workers in local communities, including Henry Ford Hospital, Lutheran Medical Group, Parkview Medical Group, Northside Hospital Group and FEMA.

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“PACCAR reported good revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2020,” said Preston Feight, CEO. First quarter 2020 revenues were $5.16 billion, compared to $6.49 billion earned in the first quarter of 2019. PACCAR achieved net income of $359.4 million ($1.03 per diluted share) in the first quarter of this year, compared to $629 million ($1.81 per diluted share) earned in the same period last year.

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Epicor recently introduced a new version of its Epicor Eagle for the Aftermarket business management solution for automotive parts providers. Available for implementation on premises or in the cloud, Eagle for the Aftermarket software is a powerful, comprehensive solution that can help distributors and jobbers accelerate growth and improve profitability.

Read more here.

Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, has reported certain preliminary financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Revenue in Q2FY20 is expected to be approximately $3.5 billion versus $4.2 billion in Q2FY19.  

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BorgWarner recently issued a statement regarding Delphi Technologies’ Revolver Draw Down and an update on its proposed acquisition of the supplier.

Read more here.

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PACCAR Elects New Board Directors

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Dana Releases Rear Semi-Float Axles for Jeeps 

The axles provide Jeep owners with a direct-fit, bolt-in upgrade solution that is built for superior strength inside and out, the company said.

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Dayco Announces Leadership Hires, Headquarters’ Relocation

Dayco said these developments strengthen its focus on innovation and growth.

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SMP Announces Q1 2024 Results

Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $331.4 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $328.0 million during the comparable quarter in 2023.

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GPC Acquires Largest NAPA Independent Store Owner in the US

Genuine Parts Company said the acquisition advances its strategic initiative to own more stores in priority markets.

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