ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Pioneers Program to Benefit Hispanic Trucking Community
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, recently introduced an on-going initiative to reach out to the growing Hispanic trucking community, which constitutes 15 percent of the nation’s 3.2 million truck drivers.
Genuine Parts Co. Reports Second Quarter Sales and Earnings
Genuine Parts Co. reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months, which ended on June 30.
Beck/Arnley Partners with APW Pronto Auto Parts
Southern California warehouse distributor APW Pronto Auto Parts has added the Beck/Arnley import program to its offerings. The company will distribue the Beck/Arnley line to its Carson, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, San Diego and South El Monte, Calif., locations.
Intermet Names President and CEO Gary Ruff as Chairman and CEO; John Doddridge Retires
The board of directors of Intermet Corp., has unanimously elected President and CEO Gary Ruff to chairman and CEO, effective immediately.
New Publication Provides Outline for Starting Scrap Tire Business
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has developed a new, free publication designed to help entrepreneurs interested in the scrap tire industry plan business strategies.
IMPCO and Starcraft Announce Formation of Powertrain Integration, LLC
IMPCO Technologies Inc., and Tecstar Corp., a subsidiary of Starcraft Inc., of Madison Heights, Michigan have jointly announced the formation of Powertrain Integration, LLC. The joint venture company will provide the powertrain integration engineering expertise and production capabilities to satisfy the OEM need for low-volume on-highway vehicle applications such as delivery vehicles, motorhomes, buses, military and other low-volume light-duty car and truck applications.
Fiat, Microsoft in Joint Venture
Microsoft and Fiat reportedly have reached agreement to turn out a new onboard car-data system. The plan is to make a system running Microsoft’s Windows Automotive software available for every vehicle model from one of Europe’s biggest automakers, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said.
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Announces Record First Quarter Sales and Earnings
Monro Muffler Brake announced financial results for the first quarter, which ended on June 26.
Amerityre Enters Accord to Sell Manufacturing Systems and to License Technology in Developing Countries
Amerityre Corporation has entered into an agreement with International Research and Development (IRD) in La Jolla, Calif., to introduce Amerityre’s polyurethane tire manufacturing technology in developing countries around the world. The term of the agreement is for three years and may be automatically renewed for successive three year terms.
Tower Automotive CEO Elected to Ashland Inc. Board
Kathleen Ligocki, president and CEO of Tower Automotive, has been elected to the board of directors of Ashland Inc.
National Pronto Association Adds Fourth New Shareholder This Year
National Pronto Association announced yesterday that Ken Smith Auto Parts has become the newest shareholder to join the programmed distribution group. Ken Smith Auto Parts is the fourth auto parts business this year to become a shareholder of National Pronto Association. It is the second company to join the group in recent weeks. According to Bill Maggs, president of National Pronto Association, these new additions are part of a concerted effort to build Pronto’s network throughout the country.
BorgWarner Breaks Ground for New World Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.
BorgWarner has broken ground for its new world headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. In September 2003, the powertrain supplier announced that it would relocate its corporate headquarters from Chicago to metro Detroit in order to maintain closer connections with the company’s global customers and suppliers, as well as maximize opportunities for collaboration with the BorgWarner Powertrain Technical Center, which is also located in Auburn Hills.