IPC Global Solutions Name d2007 Vendor of the Year by Association of Independent Oil Distributors
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — IPC Global Solutions, a manufacturer of automotive and heavy duty filters and supply chain management for a global supply base, has been named 2007 Vendor of the Year by the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD). Since 1998, AIOD has presented the annual vendor award to the supplier that delivers extraordinary value
Tales from the Track: The Sport is Called Racing, Not Just Winning
Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In part three of this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Having accomplished a Top 5 finish in the international 12-hour race at Sebring, the team went on to race in the streets of St. Petersburg, where the Viper was totaled following a collision with one of the Penske team Porsches. Dave brings us up to speed since then.
CRP Appoints Western Regional Sales Manager for Traditional Aftermarket
CARTERET, N.J. – CRP Industries has announced the appointment of Dennis Losey to the position of western regional sales manager, Traditional Aftermarket Business Unit. Founded in 1954 as the North American partner of Continental AG, CRP Automotive supplies ContiTech branded timing belts, timing belt kits and serpentine belts; Pentosin technical automotive fluids; and Rein Automotive
Fristoe Named CCAR President and COO; Stewart Named EVP
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced new leadership for the organization’s staff, based at its headquarters in Overland Park, Kan. Daren Fristoe has been named CCAR’s new president and chief operating officer. Robert Stewart, who previously served as CCAR president, has been appointed to the position of executive vice president.
NASCAR Angels and Exide Batteries Team Up for Summer Sweepstakes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR Angels is teaming up with Exide Batteries — the official battery of NASCAR — to reward NASCAR fans this summer. The “Charge Up Your Summer” Sweepstakes will run from July 26 through August 24, and will give fans around the country the chance to win a year’s supply of gas and
Monro Muffler Brake Announces Record First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Monro Muffler Brake has announced record financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended June 28. Sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 11.8 percent to a record $120.4 million compared to $107.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The company said sales were positively impacted by strong in-store execution, a 2.5 percent comparable store traffic increase driven by effective advertising programs and additional price increases in certain product categories.
WORLDPAC’s Steve Sharp Elected CAWA Secretary
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) board of directors has elected Steve Sharp of WORLDPAC to the position of secretary to the board. Sharp currently serves as the executive vice president of enterprise brand management for WORLDPAC and is based in Newark, Calif. He has held various positions with WORLDPAC including wholesale sales manager, marketing manager and vice president of western sales and operations.
Bosch Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ABS
Bosch is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the pioneering automotive antilock braking system (ABS), a landmark contribution to driving safety. Developed by Bosch and first introduced in 1978, ABS has paved the way for electronic stability control systems. Since Bosch introduced electronically controlled ABS to the automotive market, this groundbreaking technology has become the basis for all modern brake regulating systems. Today, nearly 75 percent of vehicles are fitted with ABS. Bosch systems such as the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and the Traction Control System (TCS) that are based on ABS are now successfully embraced by the world’s motorists.
Meagher Appointed VP of Sales for Peterson Manufacturing; Schmidt to Succeed Meagher as President, Transworld Products
Peterson Manufacturing Co. has named Steve Meagher as its new vice president of sales. He succeeds Art Richardson, a well-known industry figure who is retiring after more than 41 years with the company. No effective date has been announced for the move, as Meagher will be transitioning into his new role over the next several months. Richardson will stay on during this period to ensure a smooth transition of duties. In a related move, Peterson announced that Steve Schmidt will assume Meagher’s duties as president of Transworld Products. Currently serving as Transworld’s senior merchandise manager, Schmidt has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the automotive aftermarket.
The Week in Review (July 14-18, 2008)
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