Performance Friction Corp. this week announced the creation of a new staff position -- vice president of special accounts. Carroll Warner has been appointed to this new post, which was created to have a more focused offensive strategy to grow and expand the Performance Friction Corp. brands in key markets....
Alan Biland has been named president of Snap-on Tools Company, LLC, responsible for the company's worldwide dealer organization. He has also been named a senior vice president of Snap-on Incorporated, effective immediately. Biland succeeds Michael Montemurro, senior vice president of Snap-on Inc., who recently announced plans to retire in the...
Beck/Arnley has announced the promotion of Ken Adams to the position of customer support manager. Adams brings many years of management experience, as well as an in-depth knowledge of Beck/Arnley operations, to his new position. He has worked in supervision at Beck/Arnley since June of 2000.
Beck/Arnley has announced the promotion of Ken Adams to the position of customer support manager. Adams brings many years of management experience, as well as an in-depth knowledge of Beck/Arnley operations, to his new position. He has worked in supervision at Beck/Arnley since June of 2000.
United Components, Inc. announced revenues of $238.3 million for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2004. The company said revenue increased 4.2 percent over the year-ago quarter, with increases in all market channels except the original equipment service channel (OES). Net income for the quarter was $2.8 million. For the...
SKF recently introduced the SFD (Separator Filter Dryer) Dryer System to its full line of specialty aftermarket products. Designed to enhance the performance of compressed air systems, the SFD Dryer System meets the demands of several industries that utilize compressed air, including automotive refinishing/collision repair, cement/construction and various “point of...
Union workers at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s Texarkana, Ark., plant walked off the job Saturday night after failing to gain a new contract covering the passenger and light truck/SUV tire plant.
With vehicle sales in China, the most populous country in the world, surging 166 percent in the last five years, the country has dramatically increased its role in the global automotive industry. Lucrative opportunities for aftermarket companies are available in this region. To assist aftermarket companies investigating potential business in...
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and its Washington state affiliate, ASA-Washington, have issued a statement asking independent repair shop owners in Washington to contact their state senators and representatives to request that they oppose Senate Bill 5397 and House Bill 1397.
The Automotive Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its Young Leadership and Excellence Awards. Winners will be honored at the Automotive Hall of Fame's annual awards ceremony in October. Since 1980, the Automotive Hall of Fame has honored a select group of just 57 men and women who have...
