New Look, Logo for ASA Tire Systems
ASA Tire Systems said it will fully integrate the new look by the end of the year.
Snap-on Partners with EcoCAR Challenge
Snap-on will be partnering with some of the best and brightest engineering students across the country as they explore a variety of cutting-edge clean vehicle solutions and create a blueprint for how cars of the future will be manufactured and maintained.
Executive Interview with Jay Lewis, Business Development Manager — Americas, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co.
Jay Lewis is business development manager — Americas for Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. LLC (CP). In this role he provides strategic support for the growth and development of the Chicago Pneumatic market in the Americas. Here, Lewis talks about CP’s annual School of the Year competition, and gives his thoughts on the future of the tool segment, as well as the role of Internet and social media in today’s distribution model.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Brakes
When asked why they chose a particular source as their ‘first call,’ survey respondents cited availability (40 percent), best sales reps (29 percent) and fastest delivery (25 percent) among their top reasons.
Permatex Offers 100th Anniversary Edition Aftermarket Catalog
The Permatex 100th Anniversary catalog features a ‘retro’ look and includes product descriptions, specifications, application data and ordering information for gasketing products, threadlockers, thread sealants, retaining compounds, adhesives and sealants, specialized maintenance and repair products, lubricants, cleaners, maintenance and performance additives, appearance products, hand cleaners and hand protection.
Executive Interview: AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh Talks About the Association’s New Know Your Parts Initiative
Next month at AAPEX in Las Vegas, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will reach out to the aftermarket community on its new “Know Your Parts” initiative that was recently unveiled. Here, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh shares some early details.
Executive Interview with Jason Gerding, President, Leland Brake and Wheel
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Gerding re-introduces Leland to the marketplace, its new management team, and also talks about the company’s relationship with parent company — world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway.
Federated ‘Get Dirty with Kenny’ Winners Enjoy Memorable Day of Racing
To have been eligible to win a chance to “Get Dirty with Kenny,” a shop must have been fully enrolled as a Federated Car Care Center member in good standing as of July 15. The winners spent the day dirt track racing with NASCAR driver and dirt track legend Ken Schrader at Schrader’s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., on Sept. 14.
First Week of 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 Experience in the Books; Teams Now Collaborating in Preparation for April Session
Class includes 26 professionals representing every step in industry value chain; April session to be held at Northwood University Campus in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Pulse: Quarter to Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week’s installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2009.