NAPA Acquires Two Hawaiian Parts Distribution Businesses
According a report from Pacific Business News, NAPA Auto Parts has acquired the assets of sister companies, C.W. Carter Co. and Redline Automotive in Hawaii.
NAPA Dealers Add GPS Tracking Key to Automotive Product Line
CARY, Ill. — LandAirSea Systems Inc. has begun distributing its award-winning GPS Tracking Key to NAPA automotive dealers across the country. The GPS Tracking Key is a small, pocket-sized device that receives signals from 24 Department of Defense satellites orbiting the earth. Its internal computer determines the GPS location of a vehicle and records detailed
10 Napa Auto Parts Stores Sold
The sale to a Rockford, Ill., supplier of 10 NAPA stores, including two in Springfield, Ill., will end an 87-year, three-generation run in the wholesale automotive parts business for Quincy Automotive Supply Co. Company president J. Garth "Butch" Elzea III announced Monday the sale of NAPA operations to Motor Parts & Equipment Corp. (MPEC) of Rockford would be completed April 1, and that there should be few changes for customers or the 100 employees of Quincy Automotive.
East Penn Manufacturing Wins Spirit of NAPA Award
East Penn Manufacturing, a NAPA battery supplier, has been awarded the 33rd Annual "Spirit of NAPA" award. The award is given to the manufacturer with the most outstanding service contribution to the NAPA organization. "East Penn Manufacturing is the gold standard for NAPA suppliers," said Bob Susor, NAPA Auto Parts president. "With a 97.4 percent order fill rate and double digit sales growth, they are a great representation of the quality suppliers with whom we work."
MAHLE Clevite Canada Receives NAPA Canada Club 95 Award for Order Fill
ANN ARBOR, MI — MAHLE Clevite Canada ULC has been recognized by NAPA as a proficient supplier in 2007. The organization received the award for the NAPA Gaskets by Victor Reinz line. This marks the second consecutive year that MAHLE Clevite Canada received the coveted Club 95 award presented annually by NAPA. Each year, NAPA
Perfection Clutch Named NAPA Under Car Supplier of the Year
Perfection Clutch, a supplier of new clutch sets, new flywheels and ZOOM performance products, was recently named NAPA Under Car Supplier of the Year at the annual NAPA National Sales Meeting in Dallas, TX.
Bob Arlotta Named 2008 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
NAPA Auto Parts and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Bob Arlotta of Millington, NJ, the 2008 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year. NAPA selected Arlotta for the prestigious honor in recognition of “his 25 years of automotive experience, endless commitment and service to customers, continual dedication to his employees and leadership in the industry.” Owner of Long Hill Auto Service in Millington, Arlotta is ASE certified in 26 different categories and is recognized as a Master Technician in the automotive, medium and heavy duty areas.
Brent Filchner Selected as 2008 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
NAPA Auto Parts and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Brent Filchner the 2008 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Filchner, an outside sales representative at Walnutport Auto Parts in Walnutport, PA, is the ninth individual to receive this special parts professional honor within the NAPA organization. Filchner, an ASE P2 certified Automotive Parts Specialist, has more than 20 years experience in the automotive industry. His credentials and certifications from NAPA Autotech and NAPA manufacturers’ schools and clinics include heating and cooling, paint, brake and chassis, filtration, electrical and fuel injection. Filchner has also homed his selling skills and industry knowledge by completing NAPA SalesPRO, NAPA SalesMASTER, FastTrack Parts Professional LAPs and Vin Waterhouse training courses.
NAPA Chassis Holds Four-Day NATEF Clinic for Technicians
NAPA Chassis recently held a four-day class for technicians at its training center, where NATEF-certified instructors provided tips and techniques to help identify and solve problems while diagnosing and repairing late model chassis and suspension systems. The clinic taught time-saving repair procedures, designed to help result in higher customer satisfaction as service related failures decrease.
NAPA Brakes Unveils New Adaptive One Hybrid Ceramic Disc Brake Pads
NAPA Brakes has unveiled a new type of brake pad designed to adapt to any driving style. According to NAPA Brakes, Adaptive One Hybrid Ceramic Disc Brake Pads are unlike any brake pad on the market today because the inboard and outboard pad in each set has its own specially engineered friction material. This formulation was designed to provide long-lasting, dust-free, quiet performance that’s tailored to each driver’s style with coverage focused on passenger cars and light trucks and SUV’s.