Genuine Parts Co. Announces Industrial And Electrical Acquisitions
Completes acquisitions of Tekra and AST.
ACDelco Illustrated Catalog Available Through Epicor LaserCat 3 Interface
ACDelco distributors will be able to use an optional button in their Epicor LaserCat 3 interface to access the ACDelco Illustrated Catalog. Users whose LaserCat 3 interface is integrated with their business management software can instantly transfer available ACDelco parts to their point-of-sale screen for invoicing purposes, according to Epicor.
Rusty Bishop Named AWDA’s 2013 Leader of the Year
Each year, AWDA bestows this prestigious honor on an aftermarket professional who has contributed to the industry in a unique and significant way.
AWDA Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards To Walter Spence And Clay Buzzard
Recipients of this award are considered to be “backbones” of the aftermarket industry.
Advance Auto Parts Reports Third Quarter Results
Third quarter earnings per diluted share (EPS) were $1.42, which was a 17.4 percent increase versus the third quarter last year and includes 4 cents of transaction expenses related to the company’s pending acquisition of General Parts International Inc. (GPI) and 2 cents of integration expenses for BWP Distributors Inc.
AASA Aims To Redefine Value With ‘Know Your Parts’ Campaign
Is there a formula for aftermarket parts value? According to the latest iteration of the Know Your Parts campaign, developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the answer is yes.
Global Demand For Passenger Vehicles Is Growing
Global new registrations in the first nine months of the year are up significantly from the year before, and global new registrations are expected to exceed 74 million units, according to Polk.
Optimizing Inventory For Efficient Distribution
Performance Warehouse was recognized by Polk with a 2013 Inventory Efficiency Award in the Retailer/Distributor category. Family owned and incorporated in 1969, the wholesale establishment was created to enable its three existing retail stores to compete with larger retailers. Today, it has a diverse product mix, 37 company-owned stores and serves jobbers and retailers of all sizes. Watch the video to learn more.
Making Global Product Management Easier
How do you determine if parts being sold in the U.S. or Europe have applications that can generate revenue in other parts of the world? And how do you identify vehicles that are more likely to have the same components as those on the road in different countries?
Automotive Industry Dashboard – Fall 2013
The Automotive Industry Dashboard is a compilation of time-sensitive facts and statistics for the automotive industry, brought to you by Polk’s global network of resources.
tascosalesreps To Sponsor AAIA Member Center At AAPEX
The AAIA Member Center offers association members a variety of amenities in a quiet location off of the show floor. The center also provides nine conference rooms available for private meetings.
Telematics Experts Separate Fact From Fiction At The AAPEX Learning Forum
Industry analyst Roger Lanctot will join Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Scott Luckett in presenting, “Aftermarket Telematics: Separating Fact from Fiction” at the AAPEX Learning Forum, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.