Monroe Launches “Monroe 4 MORE” Business Program for Jobbers, Service Shops
Piloted in Canada, the program has enabled dozens of participating businesses to achieve double-digit increases in ride control unit sales and significantly improved margins, according to Tenneco.
The Week in Review (Oct. 27-31, 2008)
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Pronto Presents Awards at Fall Shareholders Conference
Several suppliers recognized for their support at Pronto Fall Shareholders meeting.
The Week in Review (October 6-10, 2008)
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Largest Class in Nine Years to Receive AAP, MAAP Designations at AAPEX
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports MIDLAND, Mich. – Sixteen industry professionals will receive their AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) certifications from the University of the Aftermarket during this year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. The size of the 2008 class – the largest since 1999 – reflects a resurgence
Kingdom Auto Parts Reports Favorable Court Ruling in Lawsuit
Kingdom Auto Parts (KAP) has reported that on Sept. 25, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an opinion finding that Tenneco Automotive failed to demonstrate a strong likelihood of success on the merits of its unfair competition claims premised on KAP’s use of Tenneco’s stamped part numbers and alleged selling of Kingdom Auto Parts struts under the “Quick-Strut” mark, or its claim of copyright infringement.
Walker Consumer Promotion Offers $30 Mail-In Gas Rebate for Premium Products
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco is driving sales of its Walker exhaust direct-fit catalytic converters this fall by offering motorists a $30 mail-in rebate through the Walker “Converter Cash” promotion, running through Oct. 31. Walker exhaust direct-fit catalytic converters are available for a wide range of import and domestic applications.
Manufacturer-Driven IT Solutions Slated for Discussion at MIS Council Fall Conference
Representatives of three automotive parts manufacturers will discuss how information technology (IT) innovations have helped their companies realize supply chain improvements and profitability on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the MIS Council Fall Conference in Marco Island, Fla. The Fall Conference program on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 14, will be devoted to manufacturer IT innovations.
Monroe Brakes Announces New Incentives for Fall Selling Season
MONROE, Mich. – Tenneco has introduced a new set of trade incentives to its popular consumer Monroe brakes “Fuel Stop” promotion. The new “Fuel Stop Rewards!” installer promotion and “Fuel Stop Benefits!” jobber/warehouse distributor promotion are available now through Nov. 30. The Fuel Stop promotion program is valid on any purchase of qualifying Monroe Ceramics
Walker Exhaust ‘Outdoor Adventure’ Promotion Offers Technicians Retail Gift Cards
MONROE, Mich. – The Walker “Outdoor Adventure” promotion, running now through Oct. 31, will reward qualifying automotive service providers with retail gift cards when they sell Walker and DynoMax exhaust products. Parent company Tenneco Inc. is offering this promotion exclusively to the nearly 20,000 repair facilities that are members of the Tenneco Expert Plus incentive