OptiCat Gains Support of Federated Auto Parts Vendors
Vendor alliance with OptiCat will bring Federated members faster, broader, more accurate data for selling auto parts.
Federated Auto Parts and Standard Brand Oxygen Sensors Team Up for the ‘Dream Car Sweepstakes’
Technicians can win an all-expense paid trip for two to a televised Mecum High Performance Car Auction in Kissimmee, Fla., Jan. 28, 29 and 30, 2010.
Federated Auto Parts Selects Zurich as its Preferred Business Insurance Provider
Federated affiliates will access Zurich’s direct sales force for coverage under its Unicover policy, the first single policy to meet the specific property and casualty insurance needs of automotive aftermarket businesses.
14th Annual Federated Auto Parts 300 to be held June 6 in Nashville
The 2009 race will be held June 6 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn.
Executive Interview with Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts
In this week’s Executive Interview, we hear from Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. Read on to learn more about Federated’s recent spike in membership, and Bishop’s thoughts on such issues as consolidation, branding and sourcing product from overseas.
Federated Auto Parts Distributors Partners with Baker Curb Racing for 4th Consecutive Year in NASCAR Nationwide Series
Federated Auto Parts Distributors has announced that they will once again team up with Baker Curb Racing as the primary sponsor of the No. 27 Federated Car Care Ford Fusion driven by Brad Coleman for the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Executive Interview with Larry Pavey, Senior Advisor, Federated Auto Parts
This week we hear from Larry Pavey, senior advisor, Federated Auto Parts. Pavey is a 30 year aftermarket veteran who began his career at Walker Manufacturing. He worked for Echlin and Dana Corporation for 20 years at the Brake Parts Inc. division where he served as president for 13 years, building the business to one of the largest manufacturers in the industry. After retiring from Dana, he worked with ARI and as a consultant for Global Parts Solutions. Pavey has been an active industry participant, serving on the Board of Directors for ASIA , APAA, AAIA, ASE, MEMA and the Manufacturers Advisory Council for AWDA. He has participated in numerous industry committees and initiatives. Join us as Pavey shares how his previous experiences in manufacturing and direct sourcing give him a unique perspective in his new role in programmed distribution.
Parts Plus of New Mexico Acquires Federated Auto Parts of NM; Expands Further into New Mexico Market
Parts Plus of New Mexico, a Parts Plus member of the Automotive Distribution Network, has purchased the assets of J & J Auto Parts, a former Federated distributor in the Albuquerque, NM, market, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. According to Adam Honegger, CEO of Parts Plus of New Mexico, this acquisition gives Parts Plus of New Mexico access to a whole new customer and product base in a part of Albuquerque previously not penetrated.
Larry Pavey Joins Federated Auto Parts
Larry Pavey has joined the Federated Auto Parts management team as a corporate advisor, according to Rusty Bishop, chief executive officer of Federated Auto Parts. Pavey will be working on selected projects until Nov. 1, when he will assume the role full time.
Phil Moore Joins Federated Auto Parts Distributors
Phil Moore has joined Federated Auto Parts as vice president. Moore’s appointment was announced today by Federated’s Executive Vice President Mike Schultz. Moore began in this new position on October 1.