Automotive Distribution Network Joins University Of The Aftermarket Foundation As A Lifetime Trustee
The Network will take an active role on the University of the Aftermarket Foundation Board of Trustees. David Segal, president of New Hampshire-based Automotive Supply Associates (ASA) will serve as the Network’s representative on the board.
aftermarketNews Weekly (Dec. 10-14, 2012)
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Parts Plus To Award Spa Getaway/Gourmet Food Experience Through Car Care Center Sweepstakes
Beginning Jan. 15, 2013, Parts Plus Car Care Centers nationwide will be offering their customers a grand-prize trip for two to an exclusive spa and resort in Sonoma, Calif., as part of their latest sweepstakes promotion, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network.
Pep Boys Announces $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
“Based on current market prices, we believe that our stock is undervalued and that the repurchase program is a good investment of available cash on hand and future cash flows,” said President and CEO Mike Odell.
Multi Parts Supply Establishes New 2013 GAAS Scholarships In Honor of Customers And Colleagues
GAAS scholarships are funded by the net proceeds from the annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), slated for Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago, and focused on the theme, “Driving Change.”
Florida Tire Dealer Helps Clear 1,500 Illegally Dumped Tires
Workers from Tires Plus in Plant City, Fla., have taken action to help a local man clear more than 1,000 tires that had been illegally dumped on his property.
ACDelco Launches Professional New Starters For GM Trucks, Vans
The starter contains 100 percent new components, and there is no core charge. The ACDelco Professional new starter is offered in addition to the ACDelco Professional remanufactured starter (336-1737A.)
aftermarketNews Weekly (Dec. 3-7, 2012)
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SSF Imported Parts Sold to Germany’s Wessels+Mueller AG and Thomas Beer
SSF is a leading WD for German and Swedish automotive replacement parts, with five warehouse locations in California and Arizona.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Commences Registered Exchange Offer
The offer includes the exchange of up to $350 million of its registered 3.375 percent notes due 2021 and up to $650 million of its registered 4.875 percent notes due 2041 for any and all of its outstanding unregistered 3.375 percent notes due 2021 and 4.875 percent notes due 2041.
Wearever Platinum Premium Brake Pads
Advance says the new pads were proven in independent third-party tests “to deliver a quieter stop and better stopping power than other leading brands.”
WHI Solutions Nexpart eCommerce Solution Surpasses 200,000 Users
According to WHI, Nexpart changes the way that wholesalers and retailers do business by enabling them to sell on the web quickly and securely in real time, 24 hours a day, from their own customized website.