Fras-le And Federal-Mogul Motorparts Form Joint Venture
The two companies will work together to provide high-quality braking products to OE and aftermarket customers in Brazil.
One Stop Parts Source Names New CEO
Mike Thompson has been vice president of merchandising and marketing at Metro Auto Parts for the past two and a half years. Prior to that, he was the vice president of supply chain management for XL Parts for more than four years, and also served as vice president of business operations for Parts Authority and spent more than 15 years as vice president of merchandising for CSK/O’Reilly Auto Parts. His career also includes time spent as merchandise analyst for Auto Source and as product/marketing manager for Dana Corp.
Sanel Auto Parts Makes $75,000 Donation To Boys And Girls Clubs
The $75,000 donation is part of a Community Development Finance Authority program. Businesses that donate to a CDFA-approved project can get at least 75 percent of that contribution back in the form of a state business tax credit. The CDFA supports affordable housing and economic development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income citizens in New Hampshire.
Centric Parts Names Industry Veteran Charlie Kirkland New Director Of Sales For Program Groups
Kirkland comes to Centric Parts with more than 40 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket.
Oliver Racing Parts Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Connecting rod manufacturer kicks off 30th anniversary with three contests.
SEMA Says Court’s Ethanol Decision Jeopardizes Historic Vehicles, Specialty Parts
Association urges Congress to ban E15.
Advance Auto Parts and eBay Motors Join AASA Executive Breakfast Panel Discussion
Panelists will look at “Aftermarket e-Tailing — Who’s Minding the Store?” at AAPEX.
Hoonigan Appoints Vance Johnson to President
Johnson, previously CFO at Parts Authority, will succeed Randy White, who is retiring after 30 years at the helm.
Vision Conference to Feature Distributors Panel
Top leadership from Parts Authority, XL Parts & The Parts House, and Auto-Wares to sit on panel.
2021 Counter Professional Of The Year Honored
Rocky Gragg, a senior market specialist at Parts Authority, has been a go-to counterman for more than 40 years.