Automotive Communications Council Announces New Leadership And Board Appointments
Georgianne Dickey of NTN Bearing moves into the president role; Jim Merle of Babcox Media steps up to vice president.
Automotive Distribution Network Announces 2019-‘20 Leadership 2.0 Scholarship Award Winners
“The University of the Aftermarket offers a great opportunity to help all of us secure the future for this business that we all enjoy. The aftermarket continues to be a viable, growing industry providing a wide variety of career paths for ourselves and our employees,” said David Prater, president of the Network. “We are proud to be able to assist our employees, members and customers in participating in Leadership 2.0 and other programs offered by the University.”
MAHLE E-Compressor Wins CLEPA Award
MAHLE’s electric air conditioning compressor prevailed in a strong field of 63 competitors to win the prize in the Environment category.
Warn Industries Sponsors Ken Schmidt Keynote Address At BIG Show
Best-selling author and acclaimed Harley-Davidson executive, Schmidt, has been tapped to give the opening Keynote Address at the Keystone BIG Show on March 8 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.
SEMA Program Inspires Next Gen Automotive Enthusiasts Through Customization
SEMA is partnering with five high school auto shop programs to provide students with real-world, hands-on experience. Parts manufacturers are invited to support Jeep Wrangler TJ builds by donating products or participating in school visits.
U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Retail Sales Grow 2.5 Percent In 2018, Reports NPD
The weather played an important role in the aftermarket’s performance in 2018, as frequent winter storms helped the industry grow 4 percent through November; however, a milder December softened the full year trend.
DexKo Global Announces Launch Of New Public Website
The new website, dexKo.com, was created to provide a clearer understanding of products and market capabilities and to bring greater awareness to both the DexKo brand and the heritage of the companies that are now part of DexKo Global.
Genuine Parts Co. Announces Industrial Automation And Robotics Acquisition
GPC has expanded its Automation Solutions Group with the acquisition of Axis New England and Axis New York, adding approximately $55 million in annual revenues.
Keystone Automotive Operations Welcomes Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care Products To Its Lineup
Americana Pro Detailing Products, a leading automotive appearance care company based in New York, is an official licensee of the Hot Wheels trademark and trade dress owned by Mattel – a global leader in children’s entertainment and the world’s largest toy company.
Standard Motor Products To Award $20,000 During Blue Streak ‘Stronger Than Ever’ Automotive Scholarship Contest
Running through May 31, the competition will present four up-and-coming students with a $5,000 scholarship each.
New OTC Catalog Features Time-Saving Tools And Equipment
The new catalog features additions to engine and exhaust service tools, fuel and coolant tools, brake and transmission tools, motorcycle service tools and more.
Baldwin Filters Becomes Official Filter Of John Force Racing
Baldwin’s logo will be featured on each of the John Force Racing hot rods beginning at the 2019 season-opening Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway on Feb. 7-9 in Pomona, California.