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 July 13.

APH Announces New Leadership Structure

As Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) celebrates its 100th anniversary and prepares for its next century in business, Corey Bartlett, president and CEO, has announced a new leadership structure, including new senior management roles and responsibilities.

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Genuine Parts Company Announces Officer Resignation

GPC announced that Scott Sonnemaker has resigned from his position as group president, North American Automotive, to pursue other opportunities. Sonnemaker joined the company in this newly created role in February 2019

Read more here.

Mid-Year Distribution Update: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

In the July issue of AMN magazine, our cover story featured mid-year distribution group updates from leaders of the aftermarket’s top program groups. This week on AMN we will share one of the featured leaders’ interviews. Today we sit down with J.C. Washbish, vice president of Sales and Marketing for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.

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Spectra Premium Unveils Classic Parts Category

In order to boost the visibility of its classic and muscle car products on the U.S. and Canada markets, Spectra Premium has introduced a category for undercar parts ranging from the 1960s to the 1980s. The new Classic Car Parts category encompasses more than 500 existing products spread across four main product lines: classic injection tanks, fuel tanks, sending units and body panels. 

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Original One Parts Adds To Management Team

Original One Parts, a portfolio company of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries LLC, announced that industry veteran Brad Willen has joined the company’s senior management team as executive vice president. Willen will be responsible for global supply chain, as well as playing a leadership role during the company’s anticipated growth. 

Read more here.

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FullSpeed Automotive Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer

Stacey Pool brings more than two decades of marketing and e-commerce experience to FullSpeed.

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FullSpeed Automotive has announced the appointment of Stacey Pool as the new Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 28, 2024. She will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Rob Lynch, and serve on the FullSpeed Automotive executive leadership team.

Pool brings more than two decades of marketing and e-commerce experience from Nike, Vail Resorts, and most recently, Noodles & Company.

Advance Auto Parts Offers Race Fans Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip

One winner and a guest will “Do the Double” by attending the Indianapolis 500, before traveling to Charlotte for NASCAR’s 600-mile race.

PACCAR Elects New Board Directors

Pierre Breber and Brice Hill have been elected to serve on the PACCAR Board, effective July 1.

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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.

Dayco has announced the appointment of several strategic leadership positions,  as well as the relocation of the company’s headquarters to Birmingham, MI.

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Cummins Names VP, Cummins Emissions Solutions

Alison Trueblood was promoted to the role, effective May 1.

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Fix Network World Celebrates Apprenticeship Program Approval

The program is also celebrating the graduation of its first apprentice, Gabrial Duran.

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.

GPC Acquires Largest NAPA Independent Store Owner in the US