Tenneco Extending Monroe Quick-Strut Advantage with Increased Coverage for 2011
More than 20 new SKUs coming in January; company continues to expand manufacturing capacity to address growing demand.
Stant Announces New CEO
Howell joins Stant Corp. from American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM), where he spent the past 16 years. His most recent position at AAM was the P&L leader for the Americas, a $1.9 billion business unit. Prior to his employment at AAM, Howell spent 10 years at Chrysler.
Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.
ExtremeWrench Announces its Latest Innovation: MyExtremeWrench
With MyExtremeWrench, independent repair shop owners can now use their ExtremeWrench listing as a private stand-alone web portal. MyExtremeWrench is free and comes with all of ExtremeWrench’s advanced functionality.
MAM Software’s Autopart Solution Accelerates Business for Ohio Auto Parts Distributor
Cincinnati Mighty franchise reports significant performance improvements after implementing MAM Software’s Autopart business management solution.
Yokohama Begins $13 Million Virginia Plant Expansion
The expansion, which will result in a 10 percent to 12 percent increase in production capacity, is slated to be complete by August 2011, the company said. The expansion will add roughly 55 jobs at the plant, which produces tires for the replacement market.
Babcox Media Unveils New Corporate Video
Company showcases new media and communications capabilities.
Federal-Mogul Reports Strong Sales and Profit in Third Quarter 2010
Company says increased EBITDA and net income from efficient capacity utilization to satisfy higher demand.
XL Parts to Install Activant Vision System
Company cites system’s advanced functionality and flexibility, Activant’s strong investment in product development as reasons for implementation.
AutoZone e-Catalog and e-Commerce Functionality Streamlined with AfterSoft
Powered by AfterSoft’s OpenWebs e-commerce platform, the new ordering module leverages AutoZone’s search, VIN decoder, real time availability, customer pricing, product images and catalog details.