Eigen Capital Announces Acquisition of Plews Inc.
Plews Edelmann, founded more than 100 years ago, has a long established history and a diverse customer base of several thousand customers in the automotive aftermarket, industrial, marine, heavy-duty, hardware and home improvement markets.
Executive Interview with Mike Schwab, Vice President, Aftermarket Division, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.
Schwab, a 20-year veteran in the aftermarket, has been with NGK since 1989 and previously served as director of sales and marketing for North America. Here, Schwab talks about the company’s new OEM-blended oxygen sensor program, and the benefits of being an OEM supplier. Schwab also brings us up to speed on NGK’s thriving social media efforts and the expansion of the company’s aftermarket staff.
AMN Careers: District Sales Manager — Virginia, Maryland, D.C., West Virginia
A market leader is seeking a sales professional with experience selling to the Automotive and Truck aftermarket service and repair industry. The opening is available due to a promotion. This person will call on distributors, fleets, jobbers, dealers and body shops. Executive search firm Vogrinc & Short, Inc. is handling the application process.
AAAS Conducts Annual ‘Capitol Days’ Lobbying Event in Tallahassee
The main issue AAAS addressed during Capitol Days was House Bill 5005, a bill to deregulate auto repair shops. AAAS opposes this legislation and says it would create significant public safety risks for consumers in Florida with no mechanism in place to require unregulated shops and individuals to comply with the same common sense safety, quality and training standards and certifications currently required of repair facilities.
The Pulse: NorthCoast Research Miles Driven Index for February
NorthCoast Research has reported in its monthly Miles Driven Index that miles driven increased approximately 2.8 percent in February, which followed gains of 0.2 percent and 3.3 percent in January and December, respectively.
Shops Can Boost Repeat Business with Mighty’s ‘We’ll Pay for Your Pit Stop’ Spring Rebate Promotion
Mighty Auto Parts is offering repair shop customers an incentive worth up to $70 toward their next service within 120 days.
Beck/Arnley Adds Zimmerman Rotors to Brake and Chassis Product Module
Beck/Arnley currently offers 14 part numbers that cover 177 vehicle applications for European, late model, high-end vehicles. Seven more part numbers will be available on May 15.
District Sales Manager: Virginia, Maryland, D.C., West Virginia
A market leader is seeking a sales professional with experience selling to the Automotive and Truck aftermarket service and repair industry. The opening is available due to a promotion. This person will call on distributors, fleets, jobbers, dealers and body shops. Executive search firm Vogrinc & Short, Inc. is handling the application process. Territory would
Mitchell 1 Adds Target Market Promotions to eCRM Program
Automotive repair shops will now be able to send e-mails to connect with their customers more often and with more precision than ever before — and it’s free, the company says.
Design Engineering Inc. Names Ken Maynard Product Manager for SPA Turbo, USA
Maynard was hired in late 2010 to oversee the development and promotion of DEI’s SPA Turbo USA product line. Prior to joining DEI, Maynard worked as the director of engineering for MISCO Refractometer in Beachwood, Ohio, and was the former owner of Pressure Treated Technologies in Cleveland, Ohio.