Registration Now Open for MACS 2011 Convention and Trade Show
“MACS-I-MIZE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES for SUCCESS” is the theme for the 31st annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Convention and Trade Show.
Motorcar Parts of America and Fenwick Automotive Products Strike Deal
MPA announces strategic investment in the Toronto-based automotive parts supplier; investment includes opportunity for future acquisition and product line expansion.
JDI Acquires the Assets of the Handy Industries Gas Caddy Line
Prior to the purchase, JDI’s gas caddy line, sold under the brand name Fuel Chief, was the largest in North America. Handy held the second position nationally and abroad, according to JohnDow. Handy Industries, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, has been manufacturing products since 1964. The Handy Gas Caddy asset acquisition is the second of its kind for JDI in the past year. In September 2009, the assets of Dynamic Automotive Fasteners & Supplies of Madison Heights, Mich., were acquired as well.
NASCAR Performance Partner EXIDE to Sponsor World’s Fastest ‘Student Driver’ in NASCAR Nationwide Series Debut in Montreal
This event marks the NASCAR Nationwide Series debut for Paulie Harraka, who is a member of the Drive for Diversity program. Harraka, the winningest driver in the program, won the 2008 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Championship in 2008, followed by NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year in 2009. Currently, he is third in K&N Pro Series West points standings.
Art Blumenthal Launches New Aftermarket-Specific Business Brokerage Firm
Art Blumenthal LLC provides business intermediary and advisory services to both buyers and sellers of single and multi-location businesses, including retail tire and auto service dealers, commercial dealers and wholesale tire/parts operations.
Fras-le Brazil Achieves OHSAS 18001 Certification
The standard certifies the company’s commitment to the physical integrity of its employees, service providers and visitors.
ATC Technology Corp. Proceeding with GENCO Distribution System Merger
On July 18, ATC entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to be acquired by GENCO, a privately held logistics provider based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Continental to Hire 100 New Employees at Fletcher, N.C., Manufacturing Facility
Continental must fill 100 new positions at its brake caliper manufacturing facility in Fletcher, N.C. The positions are part of a $30 million expansion plan announced last year.
Mitchell International and the I-CAR Education Foundation Partner for School Software Distribution Program
Starting this fall, all secondary and post-secondary technical schools and colleges that have a collision repair program will be invited to complete a “Collision Repair School Solutions” survey. The Education Foundation will use the results to track general program information, key academic performance indicators and program needs for new tools and equipment to train the students.
AASA Executive Breakfast During AAPEX to Feature U.S. Auto Parts, Amazon.com and The Parts Authority
U.S. Auto Parts acquisition of Whitney Automotive Group demonstrates relevance of aftermarket e-tailing discussion.