Evercoat Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Founded in 1953, Evercoat (formerly Fibre Glass-Evercoat) began producing a fiberglass resin material to recover and repair wooden boats. Today, Evercoat is a leading U.S. manufacturer of auto body repair fillers and putties in the automotive refinish industry, and patch and repair products for the recreational marine market. The company’s reach is global, as it currently provides products to distributors in all of North America, much of South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and several Asian countries.
Universal Technical Institute And Feld Motorsports Announce The Grave Digger Scholarship
Students interested in attending UTI can submit videos to apply to receive $20,000 in tuition assistance.
Green Earth Technologies’ G-OIL Named ‘Official Motor Oil’ Of Daytona International Speedway And The DAYTONA 500
G-OIL is the world’s first and only bio-based fully synthetic motor oil to receive American Petroleum Institute certification, according to the company. G-OIL products will be used in all Daytona International Speedway official vehicles including fan shuttles, safety, maintenance, service and landscaping equipment.
WIX Filters Expands Mobile Marketing Program
WIX adds the Richard Petty Challenger to join the WIX H2 in its mobile marketing outreach. The brand’s event presence is expected to expand by 54 percent this year.
Twenty-Three Industry Professionals Receive AAP, MAAP Certificates In Las Vegas
AAP and MAAP certificates were presented by University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty, at Northwood University’s annual graduation and awards luncheon on Tuesday, Oct 30, at the Venetian.
Executive Interview With Diane Phelan, Director Of Marketing, Permatex
In today’s Executive Interview, Phelan talks about the company’s new marketing campaign and the variety of ways Permatex will drive home its new slogan, “Always Right on the Job.”
TMD Friction Group Appoints John Hudson as CEO, Mal Hartland Named CFO
CEO and board member Derek Whitworth has decided to pursue new opportunities outside the automotive supply industry and will be leaving the group. Executive Director and CFO John Hudson (pictured) will succeed Whitworth as CEO, effective July 19.
Prestolite Performance Focuses on Product Innovation with New Managers
Auto parts manufacturer adds two managers to further dedicate efforts to new product development.
Illinois Tool Works Inc. Commences Registered Exchange Offer
The offer includes the exchange of up to $350 million of its registered 3.375 percent notes due 2021 and up to $650 million of its registered 4.875 percent notes due 2041 for any and all of its outstanding unregistered 3.375 percent notes due 2021 and 4.875 percent notes due 2041.
WIZARDS Names New National Sales Manager and Business Development Manager
Harris Rabren has been named national sales manager and John Darlington has been appointed business development manager for the company’s Automotive Products Group.