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 Aug. 8.

BBB Industries Introduces New Online Portal

The BBB Industries 1Stop customer portal shows real-time inventory for emergency orders and allows customers to immediately place orders.

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Snap-on Software Upgrade Adds Enhanced Euro. Coverage

The coverage includes significantly enhanced general repair, collision and safety systems coverage for many European brands.

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S&S Truck Parts Merges With Midwest Truck & Auto Parts

The combined company will help customers navigate supply chain challenges, with increased inventory and faster deliveries.

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NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. to Change Company Name 

The name change, effective April 1, 2023, is reflective of future portfolio of products and services.

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Bridgestone, Microsoft Collab on Tire Analytics

Bridgestone will use Microsoft Azure to accelerate its digital transformation and enhance its portfolio of connected tires and mobility solutions worldwide.

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TBC Corporation Appoints New President and CEO 

Don Byrd, currently TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, assumes his new role effective May 1.

TBC Corporation (TBC) announced the appointment of the company’s new president and chief executive officer, Don Byrd. Byrd, who currently serves as TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, will replace Sam Kato, effective May 1.

Kato, who was appointed to position TBC for growth and evolution, will return to Sumitomo, one of TBC’s shareholders. 

New 17-ton Rotary Pit Lift Released in Europe, Middle East, Africa

The lift can adjust to fit different pit sizes, while maintaining the ability to pick up, lift and support heavy-duty vehicles.

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BCA Bearings Announces 2024 ‘Endless Summer’ Promotion

BCA’s warehouse distributor customers can earn BCA-branded, premium merchandise with orders of BCA wheel hub assemblies, bearings and seals.

Rotating Electrical: Revolving and Evolving

Higher compression ratios, increased accessory electrical loads, and the move toward hybridization and emissions compliance have brought many changes to the design and requirements of these rotating electrical components.

Rotating Electrical: Revolving and Evolving
The Purge: Flushing & Filling the Coolant

This job isn’t needed as often as it used to be, but it’s still important.

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The Impact of Trade and Tariffs on the Aftermarket

While there are numerous components that make up “landed costs,” duties, taxes and tariffs are a huge factor and can often be a detriment to global trade, says Thomas Cook, managing director at Blue Tiger International.

ASE President Releases April Message

New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.

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Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President
Bartec TPMS Announces Addition to Field Service Team

Joe Miller has been involved in the automotive industry his entire career, starting in the family automotive shop, and over the years working his way through all the shop positions.

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