Lund International Acquires California Aftermarket Accessories Business
Lund International has completed the purchase of certain assets of Trenz, a wholly owned subsidiary of PAC Holding Co., located in Bakersfield, Calif. On May 20, Lund International entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement offering to purchase substantially all of Trenz’s assets out of the PAC Holding Co. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy case filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. On June 22, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the sale of Trenz’s assets to the company.
Airtex Introduces Lineup of Engine Management Products to Aftermarket
Airtex Automotive, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of fuel and water pumps, is expanding its aftermarket offerings with a complete line of engine management products.
Michelin Applies Expertise to Range of Automotive Accessories
Imagine if the same expertise that goes into creating the rubber compound that allows your tires to grip the road in all kinds of weather was used to create a high-performance windshield wiper that keeps the rain off your windshield just as effectively. Well, Michelin has done just that. Michelin Lifestyle Limited (MLL) has launched its line of high-performance wiper blades in another step to extend the Michelin brand to a full range of automotive accessories.
College Offers Computer-Based Tests for Automotive Technicians
The Victoria College ACT Testing Center in Victoria, Texas, is participating in a new pilot program to gauge automotive technician interest in taking certification exams via computer testing.
Eaton to Purchase GKN’s German Hydraulic Connector Firm
Cleveland, Ohio-based industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has signed an agreement with GKN plc, a London-based global automotive and aerospace supplier, to purchase GKN’s Walterscheid Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH business (Walterscheid) for $48 million.
Florida-Based Company Launches Repair Shop Franchise Program
RepairOne Automotive Concepts LLC, a privately held company based in Daytona Beach, Fla., is launching a national franchise program based on its royalty-based payment plan. The “Just One” program is expected to begin in the 4th quarter of 2004 and is based on the company’s “Be-the-One” mission statement. According to the company, RepairOne franchisees will operate under an agreement to pay a royalty based on the store’s gross retail sales of parts and labor revenue.
Automotive Cooling Products Acquires Quad Cities Distributing and Discount Radiator Warehouse
Automotive Cooling Products (ACP), specialty distributor of heating and cooling products for the automotive, light truck, heavy duty truck, agricultural and industrial industries, has acquired both Rock Island, Ill.-based Quad Cities Distributing and Discount Radiator Warehouse in Overland Park, Kan. These current acquisitions are part of ACP’s goals for growth and leadership within the automotive, light truck, heavy duty truck, agricultural and industrial industries.
Honeywell CPG Wins Awards for Catalog Excellence
Honeywell Consumer Products Group (CPG) received two awards earlier this month during the annual National Catalog Managers Conference in Orlando, Fla. Honeywell CPG was the recipient of two President’s Awards – one for Catalog Excellence for its newly created CD catalog, and one for Electronic Data Excellence for catalog data and support specifically provided to retailer CSK Automotive.
Monroe Recommends 50,000-Mile Shock and Strut Replacement
Tenneco Automotive’s Monroe brand of shocks and struts has introduced a new 50,000-mile ride-control replacement recommendation for vehicle owners who want to ensure desired ride and handling characteristics.
DST Asks: Does Your Computer Business System Help You Manage Inventory Consigned to Customers?
“The only way you could ever do business with me is if you gave me your product for free.” Somewhere along the line, a supplier frustrated in his inability to convince a retailer to carry a product line heard that rejection for the umpteenth time and finally decided to take the retailer up on it…literally. He thought, “Why not give him our product for free?” The concept of vendor consigned inventory was born.