Executive Interview with Randy Mordue, Director, Aftermarket Division, Akebono Corp.
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Randy Mordue, director, Aftermarket Division, Akebono Corp. Mordue joined Akebono North America in 1999. He has more than 20 years of sales, national account and new business development experience within the automotive aftermarket industry. Mordue recently took the time to talk with aftermarketNews.com and bring us up to speed on the latest developments at Akebono.
Learn How to Turn Your Leadership Passions into Performance at University Forum
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.”
Learn How to Turn Your Leadership Passions into Performance at University Forum
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.” This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: “Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance.”
Auto Service Independents Settle Dispute Over Misleading Ads
Earlier this week, the New York State Attorney General’s office announced that it has settled a dispute with several auto service companies over misleading advertisements that understated the value of oil-change services. According a report published by American City Business Journals, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said the companies touted one price in large, bold-print advertising while adding on a variety of fees without adequately notifying customers.
Rancho Publishes Catalog Supplement with New Performance Suspensions, Expanded Shock Lineup
The Rancho brand of performance suspensions, shock absorbers and related components for light trucks and sport utility vehicles has published a full-color, 20-page catalog supplement that features new products and enhanced application coverage.
Auto Data Network Acquires CarParts Technologies
Data Network Inc., a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, has acquired California-based CarParts Technologies, Inc. The deal was completed 17 months ahead of schedule. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Pep Boys Remodels Stores, Adds New Brands and Product Categories
Yesterday, Pep Boys celebrated grand re-openings at five newly remodeled stores in Jacksonville, Fla. The re-openings — which featured special retail and service promotions, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, remote radio broadcasts and a market-wide sweepstakes promotion — are part of a major “retail renewal” initiative that the company has undertaken.
Tenneco Automotive Named a 2003 Vendor of the Year by Advance Auto Parts
Tenneco Automotive has received a 2003 Vendor of the Year Award from Advance Auto Parts, recognizing the company as a top performing, service-oriented supplier during the past year. The award was announced at the recently held Advance Auto Parts Leadership Conference.
Replacement Parts To Acquire Louisiana Chain
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance/Bumper to Bumper member Replacement Parts,Inc., which operates 134 stores and four distribution centers, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Dimmick Supply Inc. The agreement will transfer all of Dimmick’s 10 stores and its single DC to Replacement Parts as of March 29. Dimmick Supply is also a Bumper-to-Bumper member, and its stores will continue to operate as such. The Dimmick stores are located in or adjoining existing Replacement Parts territories in southwest Louisiana and will be served out of the Monroe DC.
Walker Exhaust Announces Special Spring Trade Promotion
Walker Exhaust is offering a special spring trade promotion that enables undercar professionals to earn $25 gift cards, be entered into weekly $500 cash giveaways and participate in a sweepstakes drawing for a premium home theater system.