3M Completes Meguiar’s Acquisition
ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M has completed its acquisition of Meguiar’s Inc., the 100-year-old family business that manufactures the Meguiar’s brand of car care products for cleaning and protecting automotive surfaces. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Meguiar’s products include waxes, polishes, cleaners, conditioners and protectants. Through the acquisition, Meguiar’s brings its renowned products
SKF Updates Brakemaster Brochure and Maintenance Guide
ELGIN, Ill. – SKF recently released an updated brochure and maintenance guide for its complete line of Brakemaster air dryers. The updated literature provides the most current information regarding SKF Brakemaster air dryer products, including the new filtration plus option. “The SKF Brakemaster air dryer product line provides fleets with a reliable solution for air
Pneumatic Toolmaker and the Independent Mobile Tool Distributor Association Sign Distribution Deal
Following the U.S. debut of the German-engineered Rodcraft pneumatic tool brand in May, Rodcraft has signed a six-month exclusivity deal through select U.S. distributors with the Independent Mobile Tool Distributor Association (IMTDA). According to the two parties, this agreement with Rodcraft gives IMTDA’s nationwide membership a significant marketing advantage, and it provides Rodcraft with a mobile sales force dedicated to growing the brand in the U.S.
WIX Filters Offers Tips for Selling Cabin Air Filters
GASTONIA, N.C. — The lingering lack of education about cabin air filtration maintenance among consumers has inspired WIX Filters to launch a new seven-step educational approach to help technicians and counter professionals explain and sell cabin air filters. To support this new educational approach, WIX has developed vivid new packaging, a point-of-sale kit and the
Monroe Brakes Announces New Incentives for Fall Selling Season
MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco has introduced a new set of trade incentives to its popular consumer Monroe brakes “Fuel Stop” promotion. The new “Fuel Stop Rewards!” installer promotion and “Fuel Stop Benefits!” jobber/warehouse distributor promotion are available now through Nov. 30. The Fuel Stop promotion program is valid on any purchase of qualifying Monroe Ceramics
Canadian Tire Sells 11 stores for $164 Million
Canadian Tire Corp. has sold 11 stores to two Canadian real estate trusts for $164.6 million. Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust, commonly known as CanReit, will buy eight properties for $137 million. Charter Real Estate Investment Trust will purchase three other stores for $27.3 million. Canadian Tire will continue to run the stores but will now lease these facilities and pay rent to the two companies.
Monroe Launches Fall ‘Save a Squirrel’ Promotion
MONROE, Mich. – Monroe plans to usher in the fall vehicle repair season through the Monroe “Save the Squirrels!” promotion for motorists replacing their shocks or struts. “This is a great opportunity for motorists to have their shocks or struts checked and replaced, if necessary, while receiving exciting savings on future automotive repairs,” said Sheryl
MAHLE Clevite Introduces Updated eLearning Courses
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports ANN ARBOR, Mich. – MAHLE Clevite recently unveiled new eLearning courses focusing on the Clevite engine bearings and Perfect Circle piston ring lines. First introduced in 2005, the Clevite eLearning initiative is designed to provide busy automotive and engine rebuilding professionals opportunities to learn about its line-up of products.
ANSA Releases New 2008 OE Replacement Exhaust Catalog on CD
ANSA Automotive has announced the release of its new 2008 OE Replacement Exhaust Catalog on CD, featuring more than 200 new part numbers that have been added to the company’s import replacement exhaust line. The 2008 CD catalog includes fully illustrated listings of OE replacement exhaust and installation hardware for most import light vehicle applications. It utilizes a PDF-format featuring a full index by car make and model, and includes all the latest updates.
SPX Acquires Chinese Diagnostic Tool and Equipment Maker
SPX Corp.’s Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment. "This investment further underscores our commitment to accelerate growth and expand our business in strategic markets, China in particular," said David Wilson, president of SPX Service Solutions, Asia Pacific.
ASE, AYES, SkillsUSA to Offer Co-Branded Exams
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) and Skills USA have announced an agreement to provide co-branded end of program exams for students in secondary and post-secondary automotive technology programs. The new exams will merge the well-known NATEF End-of-Program tests into a joint offering from the three groups.
Auto Lab to Open Three New Centers in Michigan
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Auto-Lab Franchise Management Corp. has entered into a development agreement with NuMac Automotive Group, whereby NuMac will open three new Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers in Oakland County, Mich. The first unit will open in October in Waterford, Mich., located next door to Henderson Glass, Auto-Lab’s recently announced partner for auto glass