Mitchell 1 Names ‘Thank You Thursdays’ Sweepstakes Winners
The company named a winner of a $100 gift card every Thursday on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page, from Oct. 8 through Dec. 17.
Autokiniton Global Group To Acquire Tower International In $900M Deal
The definitive agreement includes a 35-day “go-shop” period, which permits Tower’s board and financial adviser to actively initiate, solicit and consider alternative acquisition proposals.
Hanson Distributing Co. Has Joined Federated
Hanson Distributing says it has an aggressive rollout planned for the Federated program with its customers, including enhanced information technology processes, marketing programs and customer support along with a complete training program for customers and associates.
Arnold Motor Supply Named 2018 Top Iowa Workplace
The Spencer, Iowa-based company has been recognized as a Top Workplace for five years running.
Discount Tire Confirms Passing of Founder and Chairman, Bruce Halle
“I have had the privilege of working with and learning from the most talented, respected, humble and kind leader anyone could hope for, and I speak on behalf of all who knew Bruce in that he will be dearly missed,” said Michael Zuieback, CEO at Discount Tire.
2017 Auto Care Association Impact Award Winners Announced
The award annually honors four aftermarket professionals, age 40 or younger, who have made remarkable contributions within the auto care industry.
TDK Corp. To Acquire Motion Sensor Solutions Provider InvenSense
TDK’s product line includes pressure, temperature, electric current and various other sensor types, and the company plans to expand its sensor business going forward.
Motorcar Parts Of America Announces Election Of New Directors
Two vacancies were recently created on the board, as a result of the death of director Mel Marks, who passed away on March 12, and the board’s adoption on June 9 of an amendment to Motorcar Parts of America’s Amended and Restated By-Laws to increase the maximum number of members of the board of directors from seven to eight members.
Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia S.p.A. To Be Sold To LKQ Corp.
The business was acquired with funds from private equity investment group Apax Partners. Rhiag operates through 247 distribution centers and 10 warehouses, and serves more than 100,000 professional clients.
Jeffrey Messer To Serve As 51st NTEA President
Messer accepted this responsibility from immediate past president Mark Woody, president of Palfinger North America (Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada), at the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2015.
