Illinois Tool Works to Acquire Car Care Business from Shell
Shell SOPUS Products’ Car Care business includes such well known brands as Rain-X, Black Magic and Gumout, among others.
Shell Lubricants’ Ecobox System to be Used at Pep Boys Locations
Developed by Shell Lubricants, the Ecobox system offers an alternative to traditional plastic packaging for motor oil and is designed to improve many operational tasks associated with dispensing the product, compared to using single-quart bottles.
Sun Capital Affiliate Kraco Enterprises Completes Acquisition of Auto Expressions from Shell
Kraco announced in June its plans to buy the business from Pennzoil-Quaker State Co. (dba SOPUS Products), a subsidiary of Shell Oil Co.
New Engine Oil Specification to Flow This Year
Currently, the International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) is finalizing the latest next-generation of motor oil specifications that will hit the market later this year.
ShowMeTheFilters.com Expands Coverage
Advance Auto, ANSA, ASC, Dorman, Omega, OEM and Parts Plus join ShowMeTheParts.com.
Kevin Harvick Retains Sprint Cup Points Lead
Crew Chief Gil Martin wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Week’ Award at New Hampshire.
Kraco Enterprises to Acquire Auto Expressions from Shell Oil Co.
Kraco Enterprises, which is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., said it has no plans to change the Auto Expressions brand. Substantially all of the current employees of Auto Expressions are expected to join Kraco upon completion of the sale.
The Week in Review (May 17-21, 2010)
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Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. Announce Global Business Alliance
Shell and Pennzoil expand presence in motorsports and create new cross-business opportunities with legendary race team.
Shell Oil Co. and Risi Competizione Racing Announce Sponsorship Agreement
New Pennzoil Ultra named official lubricant of American Le Mans Series top endurance racing team.