SLAMSTOP Seeking Network Of Qualified Professionals For U.S. Growth
LOS ANGELES – SLAMSTOP, a global manufacturer of a soft-close vehicle door device, announced it will begin its search for the most qualified professional automotive shops, body shops and car stereo installers in the U.S. to carry the SLAMSTOP device. The partnership will include on-site training by a SLAMSTOP representative sent over from headquarters and
Bond Auto Parts Works To Raise $45,000 For Local Food Shelves
BARRE, Vt. – Bond Auto Parts Inc. created a fundraising mission during this holiday season to raise $45,000 for local food shelves. Food shelves across the region are typically hit hard during the holiday season and money raised can go to purchasing food to replenish the shelves or help run their programs. “We wanted to
WORLDPAC Opens New Warehouse In Sugar Land, Texas, Area
NEWARK, Calif. – WORLDPAC has opened a new regional distribution center in Houston, Texas. The facility offers expanded service and delivery options to independent automotive repair professionals in the Sugar Land, Pearland and Houston areas. It is the ninth WORLDPAC location in Texas. Headquartered in Newark, Calif., the company provides brand-recognized automotive parts directly to
MAM Software Welcomes Latest Brands To Autocat+
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – MAM Software has announced the latest group of brands to join the lineup available through its Autocat+ Web-enabled catalog bringing the total brands available to 340. New supplier brands include: · Bed Rug · Bolt Lock · C & R Performance · Factory Motor Parts · GB Remanufacturing · Hopkins Towing Solutions
Timken And HDA Truck Pride Sponsor Winters Racing For 2015
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – Doug Winters and Winters Racing announced today that The Timken Co. andHDA Truck Pride will support the team as associate sponsors for the 2015 NHRA Pro Modified season. “We are definitely thrilled to work with Timken and HDA Truck Pride,” said Winters. “Our association with Meritor and Truck Supply Co. of South
Dana Invests In High-Bay Aftermarket Warehouse In Germany
NEU-ULM, Germany – Dana is expanding its Neu-Ulm, Germany, location by adding a high-bay warehouse for its Aftermarket division. The new addition is a multi-million euro investment scheduled for completion in October 2015. The expansion of the high-bay warehouse will add extra storage space for 17,000 Victor Reinz products. The expected pick capacity is 1.4
Wiygul Implements MAM Software’s VAST Enterprise Solution For Multi-store Management And Centralized Control
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – MAM Software Inc. announced that Wiygul Automotive Clinic is implementingMAM’s VAST Enterprise at nine stores in Maryland and Virginia to gain centralized control and improve individual store performance and profitability. The family owned, multi-store auto repair and tire company based in Virginia recently acquired five new shops in Maryland. Those Maryland stores
Nominations Open For Federated Shop Of The Year
STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts is now accepting nominations for Federated Shop of the Year. The annual Federated Shop of the Year program recognizes a top shop with a demonstrated track record of excellence in such areas as customer service, quality repairs, knowledgeable staff and community involvement. “The Federated Shop of the Year program
Epicor Introduces U2 Database Transition Program For Users Of Epicor Ultimate Software
AUSTIN, Texas – Epicor Software Corp. has announced a comprehensive transition program that will enable users of Epicor Ultimate business management software to transition to a UniVerse or UniData (U2) database platform. According to Epicor, this process will enable Epicor Ultimate software users to upgrade their businesses to faster, more efficient hardware and access an
BBB Industries Receives Customer Support Award From The Alliance
MOBILE, Ala. – At the recent Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance meeting in Turnberry Isle, Fla., BBB Industries was recognized for its outstanding service as a supplier of rotating electrical and steering products. The Alliance Customer Support Vendor of the Year Award is presented annually to suppliers that have demonstrated the high level of customer support
WIX Filters Named 2014 Car Supplier Of The Year By Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated
GASTONIA, N.C. – WIX Filters has been named 2014 Car Supplier of the Year by Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated Ltd. (IFA), one of the largest motor factor buying groups in the United Kingdom. WIX has been supplying IFA members with filters since 2013 and is the first supplier selected for the award within the
Parts Plus Renews Primary Sponsorship Of Top Fuel Driver Clay Millican For Fifth Consecutive NHRA Series
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – Parts Plus has reached an agreement with McLeansboro, Ill.-based Stringer Performance to return as the primary sponsor of Top Fuel driver Clay Millican for a fifth-consecutive season in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. “We’re pleased to announce our continued sponsorship of Clay Millican and the Parts Plus Top Fuel