Fras-le S.A. Acquires Freios Controil in Brazil
Acquisition increases and diversifies company’s portfolio of components for brakes; obtains solutions for automotive polymers.
Exide Technologies Announces Battery Technology Partnership with NorthStar
The new NorthStar Pure Lead AGM ultra high performance battery is designed for the automotive, marine/RV, heavy-duty trucking and equipment and first responder market segments.
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Awards MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician with a VIP Trip to NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion’s Week
Dave Arce has been named the winner of the MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician contest, a contest designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide.
Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads Now Available for 2012 Ford Focus and Mustang, 2011 Hyundai Genesis and Volkswagen Jetta
Wagner ThermoQuiet pads feature proprietary, application-specific formulations developed within Federal-Mogul’s global friction technology network.
Federated Announces New ‘Enhanced Supply Chain’ Data Warehouse
The program group says the new ESC data warehouse will bring a competitive advantage to member businesses and suppliers.
Federal-Mogul’s Brake Technology to be Showcased in ‘World’s Greatest!’ Television Series
The program featuring Federal-Mogul and the Wagner and Ferodo brands will appear on Dec. 5 at 7 a.m. ET on DirecTV channel 305 and Dish channel 216 as well as on local cable channels. Additional airings will appear throughout December.
GM Aftersales Organization Recognizes Wells for Outstanding On-Time Shipping Performance
Company’s Centerville, Iowa, distribution complex delivers 99 percent or higher fill rate for a key customer.
Executive Interview with Jason Best, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Aftermarket, Spectra Premium
Jason Best started his career as Canadian sales manager at Coulter Radiator in 1993. He joined the Spectra Premium team in 1997 as national sales manager, when Coulter Radiator joined the Spectra Group. Since 2004, Best has been in charge of all sales and marketing projects as vice president sales and marketing, aftermarket. In this week’s exclusive Executive Interview, Best talks with aftermarketNews.com about new technology and low-cost country sourcing, as well as the critical importance of inventory management and quality assurance at Spectra Premium.
Eighteen Store Professionals Graduate from University of the Aftermarket’s CARQUEST School of Business
This intensive, four-day education experience was developed through a collaboration between CARQUEST, the University of the Aftermarket and faculty from Northwood University’s Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management.
McGladrey Manufacturing and Distribution Monitor Shows Business Accelerating, Despite Concerns About Government Gridlock
An item of note from the fall survey results is that the automotive sector continues to gain strength.