The Network Appoints New Members To Its National Jobber, Service Dealer Advisory Councils
“The NJAC and NDSAC meet together along with representatives of the Network Headquarters staff to provide invaluable feedback, so that our group’s programs continue to evolve to meet the needs of our affiliates at the street level,” said Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “The councils represent a cross-section of the Network’s jobbers and service dealers nationwide, from towns big and small, offering unique insight into their local markets.”
Timken Announces Plan To Separate Its Businesses Into Two Independent Publicly Traded Companies
Canton, Ohio-based company announces plan to create two stand-alone companies via tax-free spinoff of Timken steel business; expected completion within 12 months.
Mac Tools And Kalitta Motorsports Partner To Make ‘Top Fuel Tested And Approved’ Tools For Automotive Technicians
Mac Tools has partnered with the Kalitta Motorsports’ NHRA teams to implement its new “Top Fuel Tested and Approved” program. To promote this program, Mac Tools invited the press to its Columbus, Ohio, corporate headquarters for tool demonstrations and announcements.
AutoZone Elects New Board Members
AutoZone has announced the election of Douglas Brooks and D. Bryan Jordan to the AutoZone board of directors.
Bidders Vie For Former Assets Of Bankrupt Auto Parts Giant Fenco
Tiger Group conducts bid offering for Fenco’s former business units, real estate, manufacturing facilities, receivables, IP and $60 million in inventory and product lines. Bids are due Aug. 29.
Meritor Is First Company To Receive ECE R90 Certification For Brake Discs
Meritor reports that its European Aftermarket business received the first ECE R90 certification for Meritor AllFit brake discs from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). The VCA is an executive agency of the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport, Type Approval Authority and a leading certification body.
Michael Cash To Head Axalta Industrial Coatings Businesses
New global role will support liquid and powder customers, including manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks, body builders, rail cars and other non-automotive vehicles.
ACDelco Adds Four Part Numbers To Professional AGM Battery Lineup
ACDelco has released four new Professional absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery part numbers designed for vehicles that demand greater power, vibration control, longer life expectancy and maintenance-free operation, such as police cars, taxis and ambulances.
Pryor Marketing & Communications Marks 25th Anniversary
The company was founded by Birnie Pryor (pictured left), an automotive aftermarket industry veteran, who achieved many accomplishments and accolades over a 48-year career, serving the industry until his passing in November 2009.
Wheelcare Ltd. To Distribute Ken-Tool Products In Ireland And Europe
Wheelcare Ltd. has nearly 30 years of service to the Irish tire service industry, and extends its reach into the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece and other countries.