Mobil 1 Racing Oils Now Available Through Leading Racing Equipment Distributors
Expanded distribution makes racing-specific oils more accessible for racers, engine builders and performance shops.
New Internet AutoParts Feature To Enable Thousands Of Vehicle Dealers To Purchase Aftermarket Parts
The new Epicor Aftermarket Parts Portal provides a complete integration between dealers and the nearly 20,000 aftermarket distributors who utilize the Epicor Internet AutoParts (IAP) sourcing solution. The Aftermarket Parts Portal is expected to be available to IAP-enabled distributors in January 2013.
Executive Interview With Michael Broderick, CEO, Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Division
Michael Broderick was elected to the position of chief executive officer (CEO), Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Division, on June 25, after the Federal-Mogul Board of Directors announced its decision to modify the company’s corporate structure to create a separate and independent aftermarket division. He was most recently president of CARQUEST U.S., a leading automotive aftermarket distributor. Prior to joining CARQUEST, Broderick held senior executive sales and operations positions during his 16-year tenure at AutoZone. In today’s Executive Interview, Broderick gives us a progress report on the transition to a separate Aftermarket Division and the benefit it has for both the company and its customers.
SPX Service Solutions To Distribute And Install Plugless Power Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Service Solutions to launch an in-home vehicle and station installation program for Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt owners who purchase Plugless Power wireless charging systems.
Bosch Reorganizes U.S. Aftermarket Resources; Re-Affirms Commitment To Focus On Customer Needs
The Bosch Car Service Network, the Bosch Technical Training and Service organization, and both the Parts and Diagnostics/Wheel Service sales organizations will now all be aligned into a single structural unit in an effort to simplify sales and service in the independent aftermarket.
SEMA Rep Group Changes Format, Name
According to SEMA, the new name reflects changes the group has made to better serve the needs of its membership by becoming an individual-based professional network, compared to its previous agency-based membership format.
Permatex Launches New Campaign Promoting Brand as Solutions Center for Customer Needs
The new campaign incorporates print, online, PR and social media.
HDAW’13 Opening Presentation is ‘Competing for Today; Building for Tomorrow – Strategies to Compete Successfully’
Sam Geist, of Geist and Associates Inc., will give the opening presentation at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2013.
WAIglobal Announces Merger with Toronto-Based RCP
Founded in 1971, RCP is a full-line global aftermarket supplier and manufacturer of rotating electrical components and complete alternators and starters. The company will be merged with WAI’s Canada operations.
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’13 Launches Online Distributor Registration
The registration fee for HDAW ’13 includes an enriched distributor education program, multiple networking opportunities, receptions and meals, a 100,000-square-foot product expo and pre-scheduled distributor/supplier one-on-one meetings. Additionally, attendees can register for the all-new optional service shop operations program, “Service Opportunities and Learning Day (SOLD!),” which will take place on Monday, Jan. 21 prior to the all-industry opening reception.