OBITUARY: Frank Norfleet, Early Founder of Association of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
Norfleet will be remembered by many as the chairman and CEO of Parts Industries Corp. Parts Inc., Heavy Duty Parts Inc., Worldparts Corp., Triple T Inc., Riverside Tractor Parts, Aftermarket Inc., Motors Inc. and many other subsidiaries fell under this umbrella.
Pep Boys Visits HISTORY’s American Restoration Series for a Face Lift
Eighty-year-old statues refurbished by Rick Dale and his team are bound for Southern California’s Petersen Automotive Museum.
MEMA Legislative Summit to Focus on Issues Critical to Supplier Community
The Joseph M. Magliochetti Award will be presented to Rep. Todd Rokita of Indiana’s Fourth District during the summit.
Maxxis Nets Knicks Sponsorship
Maxxis will sponsor the New York Knicks for the remainder of the season, getting courtside, Jumbotron and LED ribbon board signage during home games.
Frank Scandura Joins Elite Worldwide as Business Development Coach
In his new role, Scandura will utilize his years of experience as a shop owner in Las Vegas, Nev.
Associate Key Account Analyst – Robert Bosch LLC
The Account Administrator assists the Account Manager by handling all duties supporting major accounts.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey
Each month, Northcoast Research publishes the Northcoast Research Mechanic Index based on the results of a survey of approximately 50 independent repair shops operating in the top 10 states. For this week’s “The Pulse” feature, we look at some of the findings of the Northcoast Independent Automotive Repair Garage Survey for December 2011.
Interactive Shock Counter Display Available Exclusively in 2012 Tenneco Expert Plus Program
The 2012 Expert Plus service dealer loyalty program from Tenneco Inc. will include a brand-new, interactive shock comparison counter display, designed to make it easy for consumers to experience the difference between a worn and new shock.
Federal-Mogul’s Champion Brand Introduces New Oil, Air and Cabin Air Filter Categories
Champion oil and air filters are available immediately, while Champion premium oil filters and an all-makes/all-models offering of cabin air filters will be available in March.
Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Funny Car Ready for 2012 Season With New Crew Chief
Season opening NHRA Winternationals takes place Feb. 9-12 at Pomona.