Tenneco Extending Monroe Quick-Strut Advantage with Increased Coverage for 2011
More than 20 new SKUs coming in January; company continues to expand manufacturing capacity to address growing demand.
Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.
MAM Software’s Autopart Solution Accelerates Business for Ohio Auto Parts Distributor
Cincinnati Mighty franchise reports significant performance improvements after implementing MAM Software’s Autopart business management solution.
Yokohama Begins $13 Million Virginia Plant Expansion
The expansion, which will result in a 10 percent to 12 percent increase in production capacity, is slated to be complete by August 2011, the company said. The expansion will add roughly 55 jobs at the plant, which produces tires for the replacement market.
Babcox Media Unveils New Corporate Video
Company showcases new media and communications capabilities.
Federal-Mogul Reports Strong Sales and Profit in Third Quarter 2010
Company says increased EBITDA and net income from efficient capacity utilization to satisfy higher demand.
XL Parts to Install Activant Vision System
Company cites system’s advanced functionality and flexibility, Activant’s strong investment in product development as reasons for implementation.
AutoZone e-Catalog and e-Commerce Functionality Streamlined with AfterSoft
Powered by AfterSoft’s OpenWebs e-commerce platform, the new ordering module leverages AutoZone’s search, VIN decoder, real time availability, customer pricing, product images and catalog details.
Dorman Products Reports Sales and Earnings for the Third Quarter; Announces Expansion of Warsaw, Ky., Facility
Revenues in 2010 increased 18.7 percent over the prior year to $333.2 million from $280.7 million last year. The company said revenue growth was driven by strong overall demand for its products and higher new product sales.
Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Stake in GENCO ATC
The newly combined company will have estimated annual revenue of $1.5 billion, approximately 10,000 teammates and grow to 120 operations.