Tenneco Launches Walker Exhaust Sales Event
On April 1, leading exhaust manufacturer Walker, a brand of Tenneco Inc., will launch a complete exhaust sales event the Walker “Exhaust Extravaganza” that will run through May 31. The sales event aims to help drive profits for automotive service dealers.
DynoMax Launches New Spring Incentive
MONROE, Mich. DynoMax will offer automotive enthusiasts a “Sound Offer” this spring season for the purchase of any DynoMax exhaust system. The “Sound Offer” promotion will run from April 1 through May 31. Enthusiasts who purchase any qualifying DynoMax exhaust system will receive a $30 mail-in rebate. Available through retailers nationwide, DynoMax Performance Exhaust
Autologue Computer Systems Expands Its AIS Warehouse Advantage Program to Large Distributors
Autologue’s AIS Warehouse Advantage Program, originally designed as a management system for small- to medium-sized jobbers, has been expanded for large warehouse distributors. According to Autologue, the AIS system contains all the necessary EDI ordering connections to the warehouse distributor as well as the ability to provide custom pricing upload files. The AIS System comes with a high-performance Linux Server that connects to most Microsoft PC networks.
Tenneco Celebrates a Decade of Customer Loyalty with 2008 Expert Plus Program
LAKE FOREST, IL This year will mark the 10-year anniversary of the implementation of Tenneco’s Expert Plus marketing program for technicians. During this anniversary year, Tenneco expects a record 18,000 members to participate in the expanded Expert Plus program. “We’ve established Expert Plus as an industry-leading program, and we’re not stopping there,” said Sheryl
Ruling Due Tuesday on Plastech-Chrysler Flap
From Detroit Free Press DETROIT — A U.S. bankruptcy judge said that he will rule Tuesday afternoon on a dispute between Chrysler LLC and Plastech Engineered Parts Inc., and he encouraged the two sides to reach a second temporary deal to keep Plastech’s parts flowing to Chrysler plants until then. A temporary deal that has
Walker Exhaust Brand Launches Spanish-Language Website
MONROE, MI Tenneco has announced the launch of a new Spanish-language website for its Walker brand of replacement exhaust and emission control products. The new site, www.espanol.walkerexhaust.com, provides the same content and user functionality as the brand’s English-language website. “Hispanic-American technicians, shop owners, parts professionals and consumers are an important and growing segment of
Ford, ACH and Neapco Drivelines Sign Final Agreements for Sale of Automotive Components Holdings’ Driveshaft Business
Ford Motor Company, Automotive Components Holdings (ACH) and Neapco Drivelines have signed definitive agreements for the sale of the ACH driveshaft business currently located in the ACH Monroe (MI) Plant. This announcement follows the recent UAW ratification of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with Neapco. Neapco is opening a 345,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Van Buren Township, MI. Approximately 300 salaried and hourly employees from the Monroe Plan and associated technical and support staffs are being offered positions at the new facility.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
2007 Readers Choice Awards Announced
For 11 straight years, Underhood Service, ImportCar and Brake & Front End magazines have recognized the advertisers who are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Award. Given to only 10 companies from each magazine, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research that ask readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.
Counterman Magazine Presents 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards
Counterman magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, the magazine’s prestigious, annual readership-based recognition program. This year’s winners are: Anchor Industries, Bendix, CRC Industries, DENSO, Monroe Brakes, Monroe Shocks, Moog, Morse Automotive, Trico and WIX Filters.