VIPAR Heavy Duty to Offer Horton Products
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – VIPAR Heavy Duty has announced a new product program with Horton, a worldwide provider of engine cooling solutions. Under the new program, VIPAR Heavy Duty’s network of truck parts professionals will add Horton’s products to its portfolio of premium brands it offers to the heavy duty aftermarket. “VIPAR Heavy Duty is
The Week in Review (Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2008)
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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Welcomes Two New Shareholders
SAN ANTONIO – Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. (Alliance) has announced the addition of Distribuidores del Golfo S.A. (DIGOSA) to its membership. Based in southeast Mexico, the company has locations in Veracruz, Puebla, Merida, Villahermosa, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Poza Rica and Cancun. The company will convert its seven warehouses into Auto Value locations. This addition brings
Automotive Distribution Network to Host 2009 National Convention in Nashville
The Automotive Distribution Network will host its 2009 National Convention Feb. 26 through March 1, 2009, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn. According to Mike Lambert, president of the Network, this is the first time the event will occupy a convention center, providing 30,000 square feet of meeting space and more than 40,000 square feet for the manufacturers’ exposition.
AASA Offers Members New Benchmarking Toolkit
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has partnered with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Manufacturing Performance Institute (MPI) to offer its members a new benchmarking service based on MPI’s annual census of more than 2,000 U.S. and Canadian manufacturers.
Online Applications Available Now For 2009 GAAS Scholarships
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Online applications are now being accepted for 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31, 2009. The scholarships are available to students
MANN+HUMMEL Finalizes Acquisition of Korean Filter Specialist
MANN+HUMMEL announced this week that it has taken over the Korean Dongwoo company. Dongwoo is a market leader in the field of automotive filters in Korea and a former joint venture of the international MANN+HUMMEL Group. The new Korean subsidiary will be called MANN+HUMMEL Dongwoo.
Peterson American Expands Operations
Despite the sluggish economy, Peterson American Corp. is currently expanding its presence in order to better meet customer needs. Peterson American announced it will add capacity through a new Peterson Spring facility located in Queretaro, Mexico. Mexico has been a key operating location for Peterson for more than 50 years. By expanding current operations, Peterson said it will maintain and improve geographical competitiveness as well as product quality.
The Week in Review (Aug. 18-22, 2008)
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Pronto Adds Two New Shareholders
FORT WORTH, Texas — National Pronto Association has announced the addition of two new shareholders to the Pronto Group. Cross Country Auto Parts located in Albuquerque, N.M., and Lubricantes Peninsulares SA de CV located in La Paz, Mexico, joined the Pronto group effective Aug. 1. Cross Country is a start-up warehouse serving Albuquerque, the State