Standard Motor Products Unveils New Corporate Website
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has launched a new corporate website, www.smpcorp.com. The new website has been completely redesigned to be user-friendly and easy to navigate. The site contains company and career information, as well as industry information with links to relevant automotive and marketing group websites. It includes the
Standard Engine Management Announces “Ready to Ride” Sweepstakes Promotion
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — Standard Engine Management has announced the “Ready to Ride” sweepstakes promotion for automotive technicians, running through Nov. 30. Participants could win a portable GPS or the grand prize, a Honda All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Technicians can go to www.smpcorp.com/challenge, answer five questions about Standard by searching the company’s updated website and
Standard Motor Products Announces “Tools of the Trade” Sweepstakes Promotion
Standard Motor Products, Inc. has announced the “Tools of the Trade” sweepstakes promotion for automotive technicians, running through Nov. 30. Participants could win thousands of dollars worth of automotive tools.
Standard Plus Club Named a Preferred Provider to Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Customers
Standard Motor Products’ Standard Plus Club technical support program has been recognized as a preferred provider to the service dealer customers of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper). The Standard Plus Club (SPC) program provides a complete package of support for the professional service dealer: a diagnostic hotline, online technical information, technical training, discounts on training DVDs, ASE study guides and specification manuals.
Standard Motor Products Sells Its European Temperature Control Business
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced today it has sold a majority portion of its European Temperature Control Business to one of the current managers of the business. Included in the sale are distribution and headquarter locations in Italy and France. The 2006 net sales from the divested businesses were approximately $15 million with minimal net profit. The proceeds from the divestiture are approximately $3.1 million, and the company will incur a loss on divestiture of approximately $3-4 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.
Murphy’s Auto Care Wins Membership to Standard Plus Club and Online Plus Program
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — Murphy’s Auto Care in Beaver Creek, OH, has won a 12-month membership to Standard Motor Products’ Standard Plus Club and the Online Plus program. The drawing took place last month at the 2006 CARS show in Las Vegas. The Standard Plus Club technical hotline helps professional technicians diagnose and repair
Standard Motor Products Introduces OEXTRA Oxygen Sensors
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY — Standard Motor Products has introduced OEXTRA oxygen sensors, a new product line designed to provide customers with the best coverage and sales potential with minimum investment. “Although this is a consolidated line of premium quality oxygen sensors, nothing is missing," said John Nodson, director of marketing. “Complete coverage is provided
Standard Motor Products Receives 2006 Supplier of the Year Award from Pronto
Standard Motor Products was recently recognized as National Pronto Association’s 2006 “Supplier of the Year” for providing outstanding performance and dedication as a key supplier to the shareholders of the National Pronto Association. Standard Motor Products has been a supplier to National Pronto Association for more than 20 years, providing Standard and BWD Engine Management and Wire & Cable, Four Seasons Temperature Control and Hayden Cooling products.
Standard Motor Products Online Company Store Now Open
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Standard Motor Products’ online company store is now open for business at http://www.smpcorp.com . To visit the store, select “SMP Web sites” and then click on the “Standard Store.” Visitors to the site will find a virtual store containing apparel and promotional products with any of the Standard Motor
Standard Motor Products Achieves ISO/TS 16949 Certification
Standard Motor Products’ wire and cable factory in Mishawaka, IN, has achieved the ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification from SGS North America, an internationally accredited certification body and third-party registrar. Designed to meet the quality requirements of automotive manufacturers worldwide, ISO/TS-16949 is the result of cooperation among members of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), which includes GM, Ford and Daimler Chrysler, and is the single registration to standardize requirements for the American, European and Asian automotive industries.