Zep Inc.’s Automotive Unit Recognized By Subaru For Supplier Excellence
Company receives the award four years in a row.
Champion Brands Now Offers Private Label DOT 5, DOT 5.1 Brake Fluids
Champion Brands, a global provider of specialty lubricants including brake fluid, is now offering to private label customers DOT 5 and DOT 5.1 brake fluid, in addition to traditional North American designations of automotive hydraulic brake fluids.
CRP Automotive Launches New Facebook Page
Fans of the CRP Automotive page will be able to find out about the latest product offerings, product news, training tips and event updates, as well as view information and training videos and other industry related news. The Facebook page also will allow fans to share photos and tips, as well as their own experiences with CRP’s four product brands: ContiTech Automotive Belts, Rein Automotive Parts and Accessories, Pentosin Technical Fluids, and AJUSA Engine Parts.
Dow Automotive Systems Expands Sustainability Initiatives To Include Manufacturing Processes
Beginning in 2013, Dow will source clean power from biofuel for its automotive systems plants in Michigan, reducing annual energy usage by up to 1.5 megawatts per year or the equivalent of nearly 93,000 MM BTU of natural gas.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2012 Automotive Communications Award Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) has announced the winners of the 2012 Automotive Communications Awards (ACA). The recipients were honored during the 15th annual Women’s Board reception, which took place last night, at the Sands Expo Center. The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council.
Twinco Romax and DYK Automotive Announce Merger
The merger will create new national automotive aftermarket distribution and manufacturing company with a commitment to maintain a strong regional presence, the two companies say.
NPD to Launch Automotive Retail Tracking Service
According to David Portalatin, NPD Group executive director of industry analysis, this new product serves as an expansion of the work previously done with its Aftermarket Industry Monitor, which NPD suspended publication of in January.
CRP Automotive Adds AJUSA to Multi-Brand Business Unit
Leading parts supplier joins ContiTech, Pentosin and Rein Automotive.
Phyzix Automotive Appoints David Boyle Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining Phyzix, Boyle was president of Mobile Productivity Inc. (MPI), the automated vehicle inspection division of Service Repair Solutions Inc. (SRS Inc.). During his tenure with MPI, he was responsible for building and managing this startup venture to more than 1,000 dealership customers and 175 employees.
Executive Interview with David Hirschhorn, Director of Brand Management at CRP Automotive
Hirschhorn is directly responsible for and has played a major role in the development of the Rein Automotive program, CRP’s proprietary brand for OE quality import replacement parts, which is the focus of this interview. In this exclusive AMN Executive Interview, he shares details on the development of the Rein Automotive program and its role in CRP’s future growth.