Bosch ‘ESIAccess’ Program Changes Way Shops Obtain Advanced Diagnostic Scan Tools
Available exclusively through NAPA stores, the program caters to shop owners looking for a time-saving, economical solution to diagnosing today’s complex vehicles.
Extra Stopping Power Now Available With Adaptive One Premium Replacement Disc Brake Pads
Advanced hybrid ceramic friction technology eliminates trade-off between low noise/dusting and stopping performance, company says.
Permatex Launches Spray Nine Summer Challenge Sweepstakes
Each entrant has a chance to win a range of prizes, including a $500 dollar shopping spree at The Home Depot, Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, NAPA Auto Parts, Ace Hardware or True Value; a Dirt Devil pressure washer or an assortment of Spray Nine and Permatex products.
Doug Stoll Joins Elite Worldwide as Business Development Coach
In his new role, Stoll will utilize his years of experiences as owner and operator of two of the top shops in the Kansas City area to help shop owners throughout the U.S. build more successful businesses through his one-on-one guidance.
SKF Appoints Katie Noga Director, Automotive Communications for SKF Vehicle Service Market USA
In her new role as director, Noga will continue to support the vehicle service market and motorsports program, and also will support SKF’s automotive OE business based in Plymouth, Mich.
ASAAA Launches Legislative Education and Awareness Program
ASAAA program to educate state legislatures about value and quality of aftermarket debuted during AAIA Leadership Days.
AAIA Elects Tim Lee Chairman of the Board
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has elected Tim Lee of Lang Distributing, as chairman of the AAIA Board of Directors for 2012-2013. Lee was elected as the new AAIA Chairman during Spring Leadership Days on May 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. He will replace current chairman Bob Egan of Federal-Mogul on July 1. New officers and board of directors also elected.
Schwartz Advisors Forms Strategic Alliance with P2EXCELLENCE Human Resources
Larry Samuelson, former president of NAPA Automotive Parts Group, will serve as the search account manager for Schwartz Advisors’ aftermarket search clients.
NCMA Recognizes Excellence in Automotive Catalogs
Winners in multiple media presented at recent conference.
Five Minutes With … Mike Allen, Vice President, Federated Auto Parts
Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. In this new feature, participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. This week, we hear from Mike Allen, vice president of Federated Auto Parts.
