Telematics: Aftermarket Threat or Opportunity?
There was a time when a “Jetsons”-like future seemed just a fantasy. Today, however, the space-age cartoon isn’t far off the mark, at least when it comes to the automotive industry. We may not be driving around in hovercrafts just yet, but with the latest advances in telematics, it doesn’t seem far-fetched.
Dave Scribner Joins Bosch Diagnostics
The Bosch Diagnostics Group has named Dave Scribner senior product manager in the Diagnostics Wheel Service Product Group. Scribner comes to Bosch Diagnostics from Hunter Engineering Co., where he was an undercar product manager. He will be based in Ashland, Va.
Kumho Tires Announces 10 Percent Price Increase
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Kumho has announced it will increase prices up to 10 percent, with additional in-line adjustments, on passenger, light truck and truck and bus tires. The price increase goes into effect on Sept. 1. According to VP of Marketing Rick Brennan, dramatic increases in the cost of raw materials and transportation have
SKF Vehicle Service Market Launches New Web Site
ELGIN, Ill. — SKF recently launched a new Web site for its Vehicle Service Market (VSM) division at www.vsm.skf.com. The Web site provides users with the most current information about SKF products and services, including its wheel end hub units, Scotseal PlusXL wheel seals and new Rebuild kit for PreSet hub assemblies. "The launch of
Affinia Names New Sales VPs
As part of an organizational realignment focusing on customer needs by market segment, Affinia Group has named vice presidents of sales for its global filtration and global brake & Chassis business units. Bill Sheehan has been named vice president of sales for global filtration, reporting to Keith Wilson, president of global filtration, and Tom Rafferty has been named vice president of sales for global brake & chassis reporting to David Overbeeke, president of global brake & chassis.
David Crouse Named President of OPW Fueling Components
Dover Fluid Management, a division of Dover Corp., has named David Crouse to the position of president of OPW Fueling Components. Crouse has 17 years of experience in the petroleum equipment industry. His experience includes more than 11 years of global sales roles with increasing responsibilities. Crouse spent six years with OPW Fueling Components in various capacities, initially as the vice president of International Sales. In this position he was instrumental in establishing OPW’s sales presence and increasing market share in the international markets.
McClellan, Copeland Named to Goodyear North American Leadership Positions
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced that Stephen McClellan and Joe Copeland have been named to new leadership assignments within the company’s North American Tire business. McClellan, formerly vice president of Commercial Tire Systems, has been named president of the North American Tire Consumer business, replacing Lawrence Mason, who has announced he will leave the company. Copeland, previously vice president of the Off-Highway businesses, becomes vice president of Commercial Tire Systems, replacing McClellan. A replacement for Copeland will be named at a later date.
KYB Launches Annual ‘Feeling is Believing’ Promotion
ADDISON, Ill. — This August and September, KYB is once again launching its annual ‘Feeling is Believing’ promotion. Participating service providers will receive certificates for discounts off future KYB purchases when they purchase and install KYB shocks or struts between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30. Service providers participating in “Feeling is Believing” will also receive
PPG Automotive Glass, Services Business Renamed Pittsburgh Glass Works
PPG Industries’ automotive glass and services business, which is under contract to be sold to a new company being formed by PPG and Kohlberg & Co., will begin using the name “Pittsburgh Glass Works,” effective Aug. 1. The newly formed business will continue using the name following closure of the transaction with Kohlberg & Co. that is expected in the third quarter of this year.
Executive Interview with ISN Vice President John Snowden
A supply chain services and business development professional with 20 years of distribution and manufacturing experience, John Snowden joined Integrated Supply Network (ISN) in May 2007, as vice president of operations. After a year spent fine-tuning the company’s distribution process, Snowden is now performing the role of vice president of mobile sales. His mission is to redefine the level of experience that mobile distributors have when purchasing from ISN, bringing customer service and product excellence to the forefront of every interaction. In this exclusive interview, Snowden talks about the changing dynamics of the tool and equipment distribution model.