Keystone Automotive Rewards Customers with New Aftermarket Points Program
Keystone Automotive Industries recently joined forces with Aftermarket Rewards to offer a unique and innovative rewards program where professional body shops can earn valuable points with every order. Keystone is one of several well-known companies to take part in this loyalty program; other companies include 3M, DuPont, Bosal and Bondo.
Keystone Automotive Names New Director of Quality Assurance
POMONA, CA – Keystone Automotive Industries has announced the addition of a new director of quality assurance to its staff. Steve Barker will join the rest of Keystone’s quality assurance team at the company’s Manufacturing and Quality Assurance headquarters located in Grand Rapids, MI. Reporting to Vice President Carl Hartman, Barker has been charged with
Keystone Automotive Reports 19.6 Percent Increase in Second Quarter Net Sales
EXETER, PA — Keystone Automotive Operations announced that net sales for the second quarter ended July 1, were $169.3 million, an increase of $27.8 million, or 19.6 percent, as compared to $141.5 million for the same period in the prior year. The company said sales increased due to new customer acquisitions and higher sales to
Keystone Automotive to Hold Open Houses in September
Collision repair shop distributor Keystone Automotive is hosting a series of open houses next month. The first two will take place in St. Cloud and Minneapolis, MN, on Sept. 13 and 14 respectively, and the third open house will be in Old Forge, PA on Sept. 19.
Keystone Automotive Donates $10,000 to Collision Industry Foundation
This week, Keystone Automotive announced that it will donate $10,000 to the Collision Industry Foundation. The donation, part of a celebration of Keystone’s re-opening of its New Orleans branch, will support the continued mission of helping collision repair professionals affected by disasters and other worthy causes.
URG and Keystone Automotive Industries Announce New Partnership
United Recyclers Group (URG), representing more than 330 independent automotive recycling firms, and replacement collision parts supplier Keystone Automotive Industries have announced a new strategic partnership. Launch plans are underway, and in the future it is anticipated that the applicable automotive part elements of the Keystone Automotive Industries parts inventory will eventually become integrated with URGNet. This will make it available to the URG members serving their collision repair industry customers.
Keystone Automotive Operations Reports First Quarter Results
Keystone Automotive Operations, a marketer of specialty automotive accessories announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 1. Net sales for the first quarter ended April 1 were $158.2 million, an increase of $38.3 million, or 32 percent, as compared to $119.9 million for the same period in the prior year. The sales increase was driven primarily by the integration of Blacksmith Distributing and Reliable Automotive customers, further penetration in developing markets and higher sales to existing customers.
Keystone Automotive Plans to Relocate Certain Management Employees to Nashville
Keystone Automotive Industries plans to relocate some of the company’s senior executives to new offices in Nashville, TN, with a majority of the company’s accounting, IT and marketing operations remaining in California. Select corporate offices, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, are expected to be relocated to Nashville over the next several months.
Corsa Performance Exhausts Now Offered Through Keystone Automotive
Keystone Automotive is now offering CORSA Performance’s line of stainless steel exhaust systems featuring patented Reflective Sound Cancellation Technology. “Keystone represents huge opportunities for CORSA, and we look forward to reaching a larger, more diverse market of automotive enthusiasts through this dominant distribution channel,” said Jim Browning Sr., founder and president, CORSA Performance.
Keystone Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results
Specialty automotive accessories distributor Keystone Automotive Operations has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended Dec. 31, 2005. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $118.9 million, an increase of $12.6 million, or 11.9 percent, as compared to $106.3 million for the same period in the prior year. The company said the sales increase was driven primarily by further penetration in developing markets and the acquisition of Blacksmith Distributing in May 2005.