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
MAM Software Demonstrates New VAST Online POS At 2015 Goodyear Dealer Conference
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – MAM Software has announced it will exhibit at the upcoming 2015 Goodyear Dealer Conference taking place Jan. 25-28, 2015, at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Dallas. MAM Software will showcase its upcoming VAST Online POS application, which Goodyear has selected to replace GBMS at its retail stores. According to MAM,
Spectra Premium Receives Alliance Outstanding Technology Support Award
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – Spectra Premium Industries has been recognized by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. with the 2014 Outstanding Technology Support Vendor award. This award was presented on Dec. 9 at the Alliance’s recent shareholder meeting in Florida. The Outstanding Technology Support recognition was awarded to Spectra Premium for its excellent support, adoption and implementation
Palladium Equity Partners Invests In Raben Holdings, A Midwest Independent Tire Dealer And Service Provider
NEW YORK and EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Palladium Equity Partners, a private investment firm with more than $2.5 billion in assets under management, has made a significant investment, in partnership with the Raben family, in Raben Holdings LLC, an independent tire dealer and automotive services provider in the Midwest. The transaction is the fourth platform investment
Pep Boys Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
PHILADELPHIA – Pep Boys has announced its results for the 13 (third quarter) and 39 (nine months) weeks ended Nov. 1, 2014. Sales for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1 increased by $10.5 million, or 2.1 percent, to $517.6 million from $507 million for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 2, 2013. Net loss for the
Federated Auto Parts Distributors and National Pronto Association Announce Merger
GRAPEVINE, Texas and STAUNTON, Va. – National Pronto Association and Federated Auto Partsannounced yesterday they are merging their efforts and resources in a number of key areas with a focus on being “best in class” in providing overall value and support within the auto care industry. This newly formed organization will be known as “Automotive Parts
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Expands Into China
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Alliance announced today the creation of the China Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (CAAPA). CAAPA will initially consist of five established, well-financed warehouse distributors currently operating successfully in various regions of China that will form the charter members of CAAPA and be responsible for guiding its growth and development. The group
WIX Filters Installs Automated Shuttle Storage And Picking System At Master Distribution Center
GASTONIA, N.C. – WIX Filters announced it has implemented a new “goods-to-person” picking strategy for its master distribution center (MDC) in Gastonia, N.C., based on a newly installed automated shuttle storage and picking system. The new system is an expandable, two-aisle Stingray Shuttle System that uses robotic shuttles to pick products and fulfill orders for
AutoZone Reports First Quarter Results
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – AutoZone has reported net sales of $2.3 billion for its first quarter (12 weeks) ended Nov. 22, an increase of 8 percent from the first quarter of fiscal 2014 (12 weeks). Domestic same store sales, or sales for stores open at least one year, increased 4.5 percent for the quarter. Net income
Parts Authority Acquires The Assets Of Johnson Industries Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. – Parts Authority Inc., a Pronto member, announced it has completed the asset purchase of Johnson Industries Atlanta operation. Johnson Industries Atlanta has a large 130,000-square-foot warehouse and seven additional satellite warehouses in the Atlanta area. Parts Authority CEO Randy Buller said he is thrilled with the acquisition. “Although we have been expanding