Midtronics Appoints Jim Solari To Board of Directors
WILLOWBROOK, Ill. – Midtronics Inc. has announced the recent addition of Jim Solari to its board of directors. Since 2011, Solari has served as president of G&W Electric Co., based in Bolingbrook, Ill. Joining G&W as vice president of operations in 2005, Solari has led a dramatic period of sales and profit growth for the
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches New Global Website
TROY, Mich. – Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) has announced the launch of its new global website, delphiautoparts.com. The new site is designed to provide DPSS customers and their customers with a comprehensive, one-stop digital resource to find the technical service and repair information they need for more efficient vehicle service and repairs. “Because
Advance Auto Parts Reports Positive First-Year Growth For MOTOSHOP Technology
ROANOKE, Va. – MOTOSHOP Technology Tools, a product portfolio from Advance Auto Parts, recently introduced MotoSHOP Shop Management System, along with enhancements to its existing portfolio of Web-based programs for commercial shop owners and technicians including MotoLOGIC Repair & Diagnostics, MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training, and MotoREV Shop Marketing. The company has reported significant first-year growth
MERA To Host Reception At HDAW On Jan. 25
TROY, Mich. – The Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) will host a private reception for members and guests engaged in the heavy-duty remanufacturing industry before the start of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2015 at The Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas. The reception — featuring networking opportunities, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres — will be held
Bosch Upgrades Premium ICON Beam Blade
Robert Bosch LLC has added ClearMax 365 to its premium Bosch ICON Wiper Blade line, which the company says offers up to 40 percent longer blade life. ClearMax 365 is a synthetic rubber compound bonded both physically and chemically with a polymer powder coating. According to Bosch, this patented technology provides consistent, streak-free visibility year-round
Philips Automotive Commercial Lighting Program Creates Added Profitability For Installers
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips, now offers a commercial lighting program for WDs, designed to provides a one-stop source for both commercial and retail packaged lighting products, as well as point of sale tools to help service locations and retailers capture more sales for lighting products. The
Ken-Tool Announces ISO 9001:2008 Certification
AKRON, Ohio – On Dec. 9, 2014, Ken-Tool became certified with the current ISO 9001:2008 standards for quality management systems. ISO is the world’s most widely used quality assurance procedural guidelines, and lays the groundwork for an organization’s development of a uniform set of procedures to establish, monitor and ultimately control product or service quality.
John Snowden Named President And COO Of Integrated Supply Network
LAKELAND, Fla. – Integrated Supply Network (ISN), one of the nation’s largest independent automotive and light industrial tool and equipment specialists, has announced that John Snowden has assumed the role of president and COO of ISN USA, effective immediately. Previously serving as the senior vice president of sales and marketing, Snowden played an integral role
ALI Elects Officers And Honors Outgoing Chairman
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), a trade association of North American vehicle lift manufacturers, elected Jerome Lentz of Challenger Lifts (Louisville, Ky.) chairman of the board of directors at the association’s annual membership meeting on Oct. 28. Lentz takes over from Douglas Grunnet of Stertil-KONI USA (Streator, Ill.), who was recognized at the meeting for his extensive contributions to the organization over his three-year term.