Private Equity Firm Acquires HHI Group Holdings
HHI was created by KPS and CEO George Thanopoulos in 2005, through a series of acquisitions that included: Jernberg Forge, Impact Forge, FormTech Industries and Cloyes Gear and Products, among others. In addition, HHI, through its subsidiary, Kyklos Bearing International, acquired Delphi Corp.’s North American wheel bearings business.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Hosts Annual Shareholder Meeting
The annual meeting, held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, is one of two general membership meetings held each year bringing together members from Canada, Europe, Mexico and the United States. More than 500 participants representing 52 shareholders and 120 vendor partners reviewed past and current business performance and upcoming opportunities.
Melling Tool Co. to Acquire Rush Metals
A subsidiary of Cloyes Gear and Products Inc., Rush Metals manufactures a wide variety of sintered metal products serving the automotive, industrial, agriculture and automotive aftermarket components industries.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Hosts Annual Shareholder Meeting
The annual meeting held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club is one of two meetings held each year bringing together the 54 shareholders of Alliance from Canada, Mexico and the United States, where they review past and current business performance and upcoming opportunities. The banquet included a tribute to retiring President and CEO, Richard Morgan.
AASA Overseas Automotive Council Continues Tradition as Global Exporting Connection at AAPEX 2009
OAC’s activities during AAPEX 2009 began with a successful pre-AAPEX seminar on Nov. 2 featuring Dr. Timothy Weckesser of Sino-Consulting. Weckesser shared his expertise on the Chinese economy and examined the opportunities and challenges of the Chinese aftermarket.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Meeting and Vendor Awards Banquet
During the Annual Awards Banquet, outstanding vendors were recognized.
Remy Announces Additions to WD Sales Organization
The Electrical Aftermarket division of Remy International has announced the addition of several new members to its WD Sales Team. Kent Talley has joined Remy as its North Atlantic regional sales manager. Ty Denslow joins Remy as its South Central regional sales manager after spending 20 years with ArvinMeritor in sales and product management positions. Lyle Lodholtz, Remy’s OES sales manager, will begin covering the North Central region in support of Remy’s WD customers.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
OAC Elects New Members to Board of Directors
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) recently held elections for its Board of Directors. Members newly elected to the board include: • Carlos Baez, C.B. Automotive Group Corp; • Jorge Hernandez, Gates InterAmerica; • Joe De Santino, JDS Global Corp; • Kim Sheffey, Coni-Seal; and • Enrique Escobar, Lindeco International Corp.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Winter Meeting in Sunny Florida
The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. gathered in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting held Dec. 2-6. Each shareholder of the Alliance was represented. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings focusing on marketing, product and education were reviewed. New vendors were reviewed and approved and the 2007 marketing strategy was presented.