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 20.

Bosch Pools Software, Electronics Expertise Into 1 Division

Beginning in 2021, existing and new customers will receive electronics systems and the requisite software from a single source: a division with roughly 17,000 associates. 

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Parts Warehouse, Distributors Warehouse To Join Forces

Little Rock, Arkansas-based Replacement Parts, Inc., which goes to market as Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI) and Crow-Burlingame, recently announced plans to merge this fall with Distributors Warehouse, Inc. (DWI), headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky. Upon completion of the merger, DWI will join the quickly-growing Parts Warehouse family.

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Valvoline Exceeds New GF-6 Motor Oil Standards

The new formulas have been optimized to exceed the recently updated International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) GF-6 standards, which formally went into effect May 1.

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Mid-Year Distribution Update: National Pronto Association

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 Robert Roos, president of National Pronto Association.

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BuyBrakes.com Adds Raybestos Line To Online Store

BuyBrakes.com has added Raybestos pads, rotors and calipers to its extensive line of brake system upgrades and replacement parts. Raybestos is now one of many top brands sold through BuyBrakes.com. Other brands include StopTech, EBC, Hawk, DBA, GiroDisc, Goodridge, Brembo and more.

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Advance Auto Parts, Worldpac Wrap Up STX 2024

Nearly 3,400 registrants attended STX, which was hosted in Nashville, April 24-28, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

STX Wrap Up

Advance Auto Parts and Worldpac, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advance, concluded its 2024 Supplier & Training Expo (STX) with record-breaking participation from repair shop owners, auto technicians, supplier partners and other attendees.

Nearly 3,400 registrants attended STX, which was hosted in Nashville, April 24-28, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Attendees participated in three days of automotive training totaling 24 hours of class time, a supplier expo, keynote speakers and networking, before a celebratory event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Walk of Fame Park in downtown Nashville, featuring a concert by multiple-time award-winning country music group, Little Big Town. 

TBC Corp. Hosted ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

Children of TBC employees learned about tires, and even ate lunch with the company’s new CEO, Don Byrd.

AAM Reports Q1 2024 Financial Results

Sales in Q1 2024 were $1.61 billion as compared to $1.49 billion in the first quarter of 2023, favorably impacted by volume and mix, AAM said.

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Automotive Communications Council Unveils Annual Conference Agenda

The conference theme of the “Backstage Pass” is more than just a theme; it is a promise to provide attendees with an exclusive look into the innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies and creative ideas shaping the future of automotive communications.

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New Board Leadership Announced by Women’s Industry Network

At the upcoming WIN Annual Conference in Newport Beach, California, the new 2024-2025 WIN Executive Committee and board members will be formally presented.

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2024 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

SEMA has announced the newest members of its Hall of Fame: Chris Kersting, Jack Priegel, Les Rudd and Jon Wyly.

SEMA Hall of Fame
Registration Open for MEMA Aftermarket Technology Conference

The event will take place October 13-15, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

NexaMotion Group Opens New C&M Location in New Jersey

NMG said the C&M Auto Parts location will offer a complete range of general repair products, catering comprehensively to the diverse needs of the local market.

GSP Releases New CV Axle Part Numbers

GSP said 14 new CV axle part numbers are in stock and ready to ship.

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