The AMN Week in Review (Oct. 24-28, 2011)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Executive Interview with Dennis Samfilippo, General Manager, Philips Lighting North America
This week’s Executive Interview features Dennis Samfilippo, general manager, Philips Lighting North America, who shares with us the latest technologies Philips Automotive Lighting will unveil this week at AAPEX.
Thomas Palermo Named 2011 Best Tech of the Year
Thomas Palermo, chief diagnostician at Preferred Automotive Specialists Inc., Jenkintown, Pa., has been named the 2011 Best Tech of the Year. This is the first year for the Best Tech award program created by WIX Filters and Babcox Media as a means to recognize the skills and professionalism of today’s automotive technicians.
Centralized Store Services Next Major Enhancement Planned for Epicor Vision Platform
Centralized services will enable Vision-powered replacement parts distributors to perform an array of important value-added tasks, including inventory management, for company stores and independent jobbers, according to Epicor.
ASC Adds 30 Numbers to Water Pump Timing Kit Offering
ASC says its full offering now provides kits for more than 43 million vehicles in operation, which is 90 percent application coverage.
ShowMeTheParts-Mobile Offers New QR Code Technology
Visit ShowMeTheParts.com at AAPEX Booth No. 233 for a demonstration of ShowMeTheParts-Mobile, and uncover how new QR Code Technology can connect your business to your customers in a new and exciting way.
Pentius Automotive Parts Expands UltraFLOW Filter Line
These filter line enhancements are in support of Pentius customers nationwide in the U.S. as well as internationally, the company says.
MAM and GCommerce Collaborate to Help WDs Drive Down Costs
Advanced connectivity solution designed to help warehouse distributors cut purchasing, receiving and reconciliation costs.
Dorman Products Reports Sales and Earnings for the Third Quarter
Company also announces addition of Dorman HD Solutions – an exclusive offering of “Former Dealer Only” products for the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle market.
Northwood University to Honor Eight Aftermarket Professionals with Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards
Northwood University will honor eight automotive aftermarket leaders with its annual Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards next week in Las Vegas.