GAAS 2012: Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Recipients Honored
The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award program, now in its eighth year, recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements in supply chain and inventory efficiency. This year’s awards were presented by Mark Seng, vice president, aftermarket and commercial vehicle and Polk’s global aftermarket practice leader, and Stephen Polk, chairman, president and CEO of R. L. Polk & Co. The awards were presented to The Timken Co. (pictured) and Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc.
New TRICO Trade Website Features Popular Online Catalog
Since the site’s October 2011 launch, it has hosted more than 80,000 visitors per month from both trade and consumer visitors using the online catalog as well as the “Find Your Wiper Size” feature, Trico says.
Permatex Kicks Off the Right Stuff Got A Minute? Giveaway Promotion
The Right Stuff Gasket Maker line makes an instant, form-in-place gasket that requires no curing time and allows parts to be put back in service immediately.
Hankook Upgrades Online Dealer Education Program
First launched in 2009, the updated Empowerment Online Training Program provides product, design and safety information that dealers can use at the point of sale when interacting with consumers. In addition to the program’s existing training modules – covering tire basics and details on Hankook tires – two new modules have been added covering Hankook’s winter and commercial tire products.
Bosch Aftermarket Relaunches Website
Although it covers a wide range of product lines, special promotions, motorsports, Bosch Gear, a vehicle part finder and a local parts store locator, the new website is designed to be more visually engaging and especially easy to navigate.
Ohio Technical College Opens The Edelbrock Performance Academy
School partners with Edelbrock to train students on building performance vehicles.
Stewart Touts Synthetics, Oil Change Expertise
He’s a three-time champion, but he’s still not afraid to get a little grease under his nails. This weekend, Tony Stewart will wheel the No. 14 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Chevrolet. In preparation, Stewart visited a Dallas-area Mobil 1 Lube Express to give one lucky fan an oil change, plus tout tips on the best ways to conserve fuel during the busy summer driving season.
Hastings Launches New Piston Ring Website
Hastings also has added new applications and a brand video.
Grassroots Ohio Drag-Racing Duo Wins $50,000 Champion Racing Sponsorship
Michalek Brothers Racing of Columbus and Canton, Ohio, captures grand prize in the “Search for a Champion” contest.
Federated Auto Parts Adds New Features to Redesigned Website
More tech tips plus additional training information now available online.