Jack Cameron Joins Brake Parts Inc As National Sales Manager – Commercial Vehicle
Cameron began his aftermarket career in 1983 in a sales role at Federal-Mogul. He went on to hold a variety of management positions within the industry, including vice president of marketing, Dorman Products; director of sales and marketing, Ken-Tool; and general manager, The Timken Corp. In 2007, Cameron joined the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), where he served as vice president, programs and services as well as executive director of the Brake Manufacturers Council. He came to BPI from a commercial business development role at Genuine Parts Co.
Bendix Expands Formula Blue Brake Parts Line
Formula Blue is Bendix’s line of hydraulic brake parts for light- and medium-duty import and domestic vehicles ranging from Class 1 to Class 6.
Brake Parts Inc Launches New Website
The site provides information on BPI products, brands, careers and news, which the company says is presented in a user-friendly, easy-to-navigate manner.
Brake Parts Inc Receives United Way’s Landmark Award
The Landmark Award is reserved for companies that reach an outstanding level of success by raising $100,000 or more during their annual United Way campaign.
Terry Heffelfinger To Retire From Brake Parts Inc
Heffelfinger, vice president of engineering, product development, quality and R&D, is considered an expert in vehicle safety and safety testing, and, during his career, he developed several patented products.
Permatex Silicone Ceramic Brake Parts Lubricant Protects Against Seizing
Permatex also says the Silicone Ceramic Extreme Brake Parts Lubricant will prevent disc brake squeal and chatter while protecting caliper pins, sleeves, bushings and pistons against seizing and galling.
General Motors Honors Brake Parts Inc As A 2015 Supplier Of The Year And Overdrive Award Winner
The Overdrive Award recognizes suppliers that have undertaken extraordinary initiatives that drove outstanding results for GM’s business, while demonstrating values important to GM and exceptional commitment to their community.
Brake Parts Inc Receives NAPA Sales Leadership Excellence Award
“We are extremely honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award,” said Bruce Tartaglione, senior vice president, global sales and marketing. “Next to the Spirit of NAPA award, this is the most meaningful and significant award that NAPA can bestow.”
The Pulse: Warehouse Distributors Remain Top Choice For Brake Parts
“No matter the manufacturer of the vehicle, whether it is domestic, Asian or European, a wide majority of independent repair shops feel they can find everything they need at their WD,” said Bill Thompson, president and CEO of IMR Inc.
The Pulse: Where Is A Shop’s First Call For Brake Parts On Asian Nameplate Vehicles?
IMR Inc.’s 2015 Repair Shop Tracking Study reveals that 63 percent of independent repair shops call WDs first for their brake parts, compared to 33 percent who call a retail store first.
