Honeywell CPG Wins Awards for Catalog Excellence
Honeywell Consumer Products Group (CPG) received two awards earlier this month during the annual National Catalog Managers Conference in Orlando, Fla. Honeywell CPG was the recipient of two President’s Awards – one for Catalog Excellence for its newly created CD catalog, and one for Electronic Data Excellence for catalog data and support specifically provided to retailer CSK Automotive.
Monroe Recommends 50,000-Mile Shock and Strut Replacement
Tenneco Automotive’s Monroe brand of shocks and struts has introduced a new 50,000-mile ride-control replacement recommendation for vehicle owners who want to ensure desired ride and handling characteristics.
DST Asks: Does Your Computer Business System Help You Manage Inventory Consigned to Customers?
“The only way you could ever do business with me is if you gave me your product for free.” Somewhere along the line, a supplier frustrated in his inability to convince a retailer to carry a product line heard that rejection for the umpteenth time and finally decided to take the retailer up on it…literally. He thought, “Why not give him our product for free?” The concept of vendor consigned inventory was born.
American Products Co. to be Featured Tonight on New TLC Show Overhaulin’
American Products Company (APC), a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer of performance and accessory products, will be featured tonight, Tuesday, May 25, on an episode of the new TLC cable channel series “Overhaulin’.” Hosted by legendary fabricator Chip Foose, the show dupes unsuspecting vehicle owners by surreptitiously removing their vehicles and tricking them out without their knowledge. The vehicle is then returned to its owner during a surprise “reveal” in a completely modified, tricked, tuned and transformed configuration.
John Kerry Wants Timken, Union to Talk
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Thursday asked President Bush to help settle the dispute that threatens to close Timken’s three bearings plants in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Industrial Bearing Complex includes the plant where the president promoted his tax-cut plan last year. Kerry said Bush should urge the Timken Co. and the United Steelworkers of America Local 1123 to accept a federal mediator to help settle their disagreement.
Ninth Annual GAAS Kicked Off in Chicago
While the theme of this year’s Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) — Leaner, Faster, Better — may connote the automated efficiency of a well-run machine, the true focus of the day’s numerous presentations was on the talented pool of people who make up that machine and how to make better use of them. “The core of any great business is the people,” said GAAS founder and chairman Mort Schwartz, who welcomed approximately 400 aftermarket executives to the event.
LKQ Corp. Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
LKQ Corp. has reported results for its first quarter, which ended on March 31. The company reported revenues of $100.1 million and net income of $5.6 million, representing growth over the first quarter of 2003 of 26.3 percent and 43 percent, respectively.
Duraline Pres-On Abrasives and Future Abrasives Co. form Global Abrasive Products, Inc.
Duraline Pres-On Abrasives Inc., LLC and Future Abrasives Co. recently merged to form Global Abrasive Products Inc. (GAP), a service-driven abrasive supply and manufacturing company. This merger makes Global Abrasive Products Inc. one of the largest abrasive convertors in the U.S.
CARQUEST’s Pete Kornafel Talks About His New Book on Inventory Management
Pete Kornafel, vice chairman of CARQUEST, recently wrote and published “Inventory Management and Purchasing — Tales and Techniques from the Automotive Aftermarket,” a practical guide to inventory management for wholesale distributors and stores that supply “hard goods.” Kornafel took some time last week to speak with aftermarketNews.com about the inspiration for his new book.
Beck/Arnley Updates its ElectriCat Database
Beck/Arnley has updated its ElectriCat database to include current Beck/Arnley catalog offerings. ElectriCat manages application details for import or domestic models, including: passenger car, agriculture, industrial, off-road, motorcycle, ATV, marine and light, medium and heavy truck. It currently houses coverage for the years 1912 to 2004, for the Dana Automotive Aftermarket Group’s complete underhood, undercar, electrical, filtration, cooling and driveline offerings.