VP Racing Fuels, Champ Labs Sign Licensing Agreement
The two companies will offer a line of premium racing oil filters designed for racing and high-performance passenger cars.
Top 5 Stories For The Week Of Jan. 13
Today we share a recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Jan. 13.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Announces Brian Merz As Director Of National Account Sales
Chris Gabrelcik, LSI president, said, “We were very fortunate to find Brian (pictured) and add him to the team. His outstanding relationships with the major retailers developed over the past 20 years promoting and supporting products similar to ours made him a perfect fit for this key senior position.”
2 Industry Veterans Appointed To CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
Ken Dowler of Idemitsu Lubricants America and Terry Satchell of Eaton Weatherhead Division join the council.
Firestone Industrial Products Names New President
Craig Schneider (pictured) succeeds Scott Damon, who recently was named president, commercial group, U.S. and Canada for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.
Amalie Oil Company Acquires Delfin USA
With the December acquisition of this 42-acre facility on the Cooper River deep-water channel at the Port of North Charleston, Amalie now has two world-class facilities in major U.S. ports with deep-water access.
Prominent Oil Distributor Adds Mighty Division
Taylor Enterprises Inc. joins other oil and lubricants distributors such as Texas Enterprises Inc. (Texas) and Siegel Oil (Colorado) in adding a Mighty division as a growth strategy.
Pennzoil Makes the Short List for IndyCar
Pennzoil Ultra Euro 5W-40 approved for use in Honda engines.
Executive Interview with Troy Chapman, Marketing Management Team Leader, Quaker State
In this exclusive interview, Troy Chapman, marketing management team leader for Quaker State, talks about the company’s new product and its recent challenge to its competitors to end the “Wear Wars.”
Pennzoil Unveils New Feel the Clean Brand Strategy
HOUSTON, TX – Pennzoil has embarked upon a new brand strategy that makes strong claims about the oil’s ability to help keep a vehicle’s engine clean. The company’s new brand initiative is built around the theme of “Feel the Clean” and will be supported by a new advertising campaign that made its debut with new