Tom Griggs Sales Joins Forces with H3R Performance
LARKSPUR, CA — H3R Performance has retained Tom Griggs Sales to help market its premium line of automotive fire extinguishers sold under the brand names HalGuard and MaxOut. Tom Griggs Sales is based in Hurst, TX, and will represent H3R in the south central U.S. and Mexico. Tom Griggs Sales was formed in 1991 to
WIX Filters Supports American Agriculture with Future Farmers of America Box Top Program
WIX Filters, part of the Affinia Group family of brands, will again support the Future Farmers of America (FFA) in 2007 by donating 25 cents for every box top redeemed by an FFA chapter between January and April through the WIX Filters/FFA Box Top Promotion. In April 2006, WIX Filters provided $52,573.25 to local FFA chapters, including six $1,000 bonus awards, through the FFA Box Top Promotion.
Keystone Automotive Names Grimes New CFO
Specialty automotive accessories distributor Keystone Automotive Operations has appointed Don Grimes as its chief financial officer, effective Jan. 22. Grimes joins Keystone after a successful 15-year career at Brown-Forman Corp., an international beverage company, and the owner of such leading brands as Jack Daniel’s, Finlandia, Fetzer Wines and Hartmann Luggage. Grimes was most recently vice president, director of Beverage Finance responsible for all finance activities for Brown-Forman’s $2.6 billion beverage business, and had deep involvement in strategic resource allocation and pricing initiatives as well as organic growth efforts that helped the business grow at an annual rate double the industry average.
PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Finishing Cream Wins Top NACE Award
DUBLIN, OH – PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Finishing Cream skim coat was voted “Best New Product of the Year” at the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) held last week in Las Vegas. PLIOGRIP by Valvoline Finishing Cream took top honors among 33 new product entries. “We are extremely pleased to have been selected to receive
Grote Launches “Thrill of the Grill” Promotion
MADISON, IN – Grote is promoting three of its new lighting lines with the “Thrill of the Grill” sales contest. When participating in this heavy-duty promotion, Grote distributors can choose two of three product groupings to run the program: • Interior Lighting • LED Strobes • MicroNova LEDs There are multiple award levels for distributors,
Zonar Names Griffus Director of Sales
Zonar Systems, a provider of integrated fleet telematics products, has announced that Mike Griffus, a nationally respected expert on student transportation and commercial trucking, has joined the company as director of sales. Griffus will lead the national and international sales team from Zonar’s office in Pleasanton, CA.
The Holland Group Promotes Ken Griswold to Director, Global Marketing Services & Aftermarket
The Holland Group has promoted Ken Griswold to director, global marketing services & aftermarket, effective immediately. In this role, Griswold will lead and direct the corporate marketing services and market research activities. Additionally, he is responsible for Holland’s global aftermarket activities.
AUTO MECHANICS: Grease and grime? She’s 79 and Loves it: Detroiter a Fixture in Classes
When Mary Lou Parlato throws on her red flannel shirt and gets ready to work on cars at Macomb Community College, she considers herself to be just like one of the boys. Her hands get dirty and grime gets into her nails. At 79, she’s the oldest student in her automotive technology class. But her gender stands out just as much. According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, only 76 of the 35,464 licensed mechanics in the state are women.
Delphi Taps Grinold-O’Brien Sales as Independent Reps in New England, New York Markets
Delphi Corp. has selected Grinold-O’Brien Sales, Inc., to handle sales for all of Delphi’s automotive branded products for the independent aftermarket in the New England and upstate New York markets. Grinold-O’Brien Sales, Inc., headquartered in Sharon, MA, was established in 1966 and has entry into every automotive wholesale account in its respective market.
Dan Griffin to Retire from MFSG on Dec. 31; Dan Pike Promoted to General Manager
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) announced today that Dan Griffin, executive vice president of MEMA Financial Services Group (MFSG), will retire effective Dec. 31. Dan Pike has been promoted to general manager of MFSG and will assume day-to-day responsibilities for MFSG on Jan. 1, 2005.