OMERS Private Equity Acquires Caliber Collision Centers
Based in Dallas, Texas, Caliber is one of the largest independent providers of automotive collision repair services in the U.S., with a network of 157 collision centers located in California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma and Colorado. The company has approximately 3,700 employees and repairs more than 285,000 vehicles annually.
Vic Edelbrock Sr. Scholarship Presented To WyoTech Blairsville Student And Army Veteran Scott Brown
The $5,000 scholarship was presented to Scott Brown at the SEMA Show on Nov. 7, in the presence of show attendees and Brown’s family. Vic Edelbrock Jr., chairman of Edelbrock LLC, presented the scholarship from the Edelbrock trade show booth during a record-breaking event at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi Names Melissa Orman Human Resources Manager
Mississippi State grad is first employee at new plant.
SEMA Announces New Product Award Winners
This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration.
Honeywell Friction Materials’ Police Brake Pads Pass California Emergency Vehicle Test Standards
On the heels of launching an all-new high performance brake pad line designed for today’s police and fleet vehicle owners, Honeywell Friction Materials has announced that its Bendix POLICE brake pads have successfully completed the California Emergency Vehicle Operation Center (EVOC) testing.
Johnson Controls Launches VARTA Powersports Batteries In North America
VARTA powersports batteries will be available in 16 different group sizes, covering more than 90 percent of powersports applications including, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, UTVs, scooters and personal watercraft.
WIX Filters Donates $48,650 To National FFA Chapters
Annual box-top redemption program supports FFA chapters for 27th consecutive year.
ClearPlus Launches New Website, New Packaging And New HD Wiper Program
According to ClearPlus, the new site is the first phase of the company’s objective to enhance the level and quality of its communications with the customers and prospects. The new packaging that will be unveiled at AAPEX leverages consistent design, intended to evoke brand integrity across all of its product lines, the company stated.
Obituary: Mike McGrath, President, SKF Vehicle Service Market, North America
The automotive and heavy-duty aftermarkets are mourning the loss of Mike McGrath, an automotive and heavy-duty industry leader for the past 25 years. McGrath passed away suddenly on Oct. 11, at the age of 54.
Raybestos Chassis Catalog Fortifies Its 2014 Coverage
Ball joints and control arms available for popular late-model import trucks.