Penray Appoints Two New Sales Representatives
Rudy Ruiz (pictured) will serve automotive customers in the Southwest, and Bob Poye will be responsible for a newly defined sales territory in the Southeast. Both men will carry the title of regional sales manager, and will report to Tony Costa, director of automotive sales for Penray.
Automotive Parts Associates Sweepstakes Winners Earn Exotic Driving Experience
This past weekend, three winners of the Professionals’ Choice Scratch & Win Promotion and their guests had a memorable time driving Lamborghinis and Ferraris at the Disney Speedway in Orlando, Fla.
Independent Auto Repair Shops Are In The Giving Spirit
Repair shops participating in the ExtremeWrench.com rewards program have been donating their points to charity this holiday season.
Michael Eldard Of ADVICS Appointed To CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council
Eldard was recently appointed to the post of western region account manager for ADVICS. Prior to that, he was a district manager with Akebono Corp. for 10 years.
The Parts House Acquires Jacksonville-Based Eastern Imports
With locations in Gainesville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Eastern Imports provides quality parts and service to the import vehicle aftermarket, carrying brands such as Aisin, ATE, Akebono, Bosch, Brembo, Bando, Centric, DENSO, DSS Drive Axles, EXEDY/Daiken, Hitachi, GMB, NGK, Sachs, Tokico and Valeo.
The Altrom Group Announces Supplier, Sales People of the Year Awards
The Altrom Group has recognized Akebono with its 2011 Supplier of the Year award. Tim Rose was named 2011 Sales Person of the Year for Altrom America Corp. and Ryan Wilford was named 2011 Sales Person of the Year for Altrom Canada Corp.
ExtremeWrench.com and Partners Sponsor Independent Repair Shop Seminar
More than 100 attendees from around the United States gathered to learn about the latest BMW and MINI OE diagnostic tools from leading technologists.
KPS Capital Partners to Acquire the Bosch Group’s Foundation Brakes Business
Bosch Foundation Brakes, headquartered in Drancy, France, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automotive foundation brakes and foundation brake components.
AAPEX REPORT: New Officers Installed at CAWA’s Annual Meeting on Sunday
During the CAWA Annual Membership Dinner, sponsored by Motorcar Parts of America, at the Venetian Sunday night, industry colleagues gathered for great networking and all-around fun.
WORLDPAC Becomes Exclusive North American Distributor of Pilenga Brake Rotors
WORLDPAC now offers more than 250 different Pilenga products and multiple same-day deliveries in most metro areas in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.