Federated Recognizes Car Care Vendor Partners
“We are very fortunate to have so many outstanding vendor partners that not only supply Federated with top-quality, name-brand parts, but also support Federated Car Care Centers by providing helpful merchandising aids, training materials, technical and specification guides and much more,” said John Marcum, director of marketing for Federated.
Study Documenting Engine Failures Requires EPA to Reconsider Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline
The study has shown that two popular gasoline engines used in light-duty automotive applications of vehicles from model years 2001 through 2009 failed with mechanical damage when operated on intermediate-level ethanol blends (E15 and E20).
Federated Holds Annual Awards Banquet to Honor Top Vendors
Federal-Mogul’s Jay Burkhart inducted into the Vendor Hall of Fame; Jim Sechrist of Motown Automotive presented with the Art Fisher Memorial Award.
General Motors Recognizes Best Suppliers
JACKSONVILLE , Fla. – General Motors Corp. recently recognized 97 companies with its highly coveted Supplier of the Year Award. There are 57 multiple-year winners among this year’s nominees. “GM is proud to honor our best suppliers with the Supplier of the Year Award, an award that we believe is the most meaningful honor in
PPG Acquires Coatings Resource Corporation
PPG Industries has acquired certain assets of Coatings Resource Corporation (CRC), located in Huntington Beach, CA. Terms were not disclosed. CRC produces paints, lacquers and varnishes for use on metal and wood industrial and consumer products, including audio-visual equipment, sporting goods and automotive interiors. It also produces injectable colorants, blowing agents, processing aids, ultraviolet (UV) stabilizers and anti-oxidants used on various types of plastics. CRC operates one manufacturing facility in Huntington Beach and employs approximately 30 people. The company has been in business for more than 30 years.