Pronto And ADI Take Common Action In ‘1Parts’ Joint Venture
To cope with the ever-changing dynamics in this high-stakes environment, ADI and Pronto, sharing the same vision and strategy for their partners and customers, say they found each other as matching partners and jointly invested in a common structure: 1Parts.
Air Lift Co. Marks 65th Anniversary With Company Expansion Plans
As Air Lift Co. marks its 65th year of business this year, the air suspension provider has announced the addition of a 40,000-square-foot addition to be built at the company’s Lansing, Mich., headquarters.
OEM, Educator And Shop Owner Named For Nov. 5 NASTF Education Panel
A three-person panel will discuss key issues in a one-hour session titled, “Aftermarket Access to OEM Education Resources,” during the NASTF Fall 2014 General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Sands Expo Center/Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
GAAS Board Votes To Defer 2015 Event
The first GAAS event was held in the fall of 1996 and quickly became the premier industry conference for senior-level aftermarket executives. For the past eight years, GAAS has been held each May in Chicago. The net proceeds of the event have been used to fund industry scholarships for students studying for careers in the automotive aftermarket.
Auto International Association Accepting Nominations For 2014 AIA People Awards
The awards will be presented at the AIA Luncheon and Awards Program on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
OBITUARY: Off-Road Icon Mark A. Smith Passes Away
Smith was an early pioneer of the sport of “Jeeping” in 1953, and in an effort to boost the local economy, he helped organize the first-ever Jeep trip on the Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
OBITUARY: James E. Lyle, Founder And Former President of International Brake Industries Inc.
He founded International Brake Industries in 1967 and served as president until his retirement in 1999. He also served the industry as chairman of Brake System Parts Manufacturing Council in 1984 and also served on the board.
NPW-Sponsored CARS Banquet Recognizes Customers, Suppliers, Reps And Longtime Industry Contributors
The Machine Shop of the Year category was new for 2014.
‘Experience the Transformation’ 2014 Tour Features ITW Global Brands: Rain-X, Gumout And Black Magic
The 2014 tour, created and managed by GES (Global Experience Specialists), will be on display showcasing the new interactive demos that will be presented at more than 20 automotive consumer events around the country from NHRA and Formula Drift races to Woodward Dream Cruise, SEMA and Carlisle Ford Nationals.
The Marx Group Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Beginning in Southern California in 1984, The Marx Group was founded by Tom Marx, seeking to combine his passion for autos with his knack for marketing. Marx’s experience as a racecar driver, repair shop owner and mail order parts specialist provided the solid foundation on which he built the business.