Virginia Tire & Auto Named North America’s Best
Now in its fifth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Free Digital Tool Kit Helps Drive Business During Fall Car Care Month in October
Free kit available from the Car Care Council at www.carcareindustry.com.
Computer Industry Exec Named President of Ener1 and CEO of Ener1’s Advanced Battery Manufacturing Subsidiary EnerDel
Christopher Cowger previously held executive management and P&L responsibility for Advanced Micro Devices’s multi-billion-dollar regional business covering North, Central and South America since 2009. Before AMD, he spent 10 years at the multinational information technology leader Dell Inc., last serving as vice president and general manager of its global consumer software and peripherals division.
Snap-on Announces 2011 Motorsports Plans
Company is sponsoring Cruz Pedregon and Snap-on Funny Car as well as NASCAR Sprint, Nationwide Teams plus IRL and NHRA Teams.
FinishMaster to be Acquired by Uni-Select
Uni-Select is said to become the largest independent distributor of automotive paints, coatings and related accessories in North America with this landmark acquisition.
Luber-finer Rolls Out New Brand Campaign at AAPEX
The new Luber-finer campaign includes everything from a new logo and tagline, new ads, promotions, sales support tools, counter mats and POS displays, to one-of-a-kind electronic tools designed to make doing business with Luber-finer the easiest in the industry.
Free Digital Tool Kit Makes Celebrating Fall Car Care Month Easy
The kit has all the tools needed to celebrate Fall Car Care Month in October.
Executive Interview: Maaco President Talks Marketing, Lean and DRPs
David Lapps has spent more than 35 years with Maaco, using aggressive retail strategies to develop auto painting and body work markets across the U.S. In this Executive Interview, Lapps talks about Maaco’s shift in its marketing message, its process improvement and its aggressive growth strategy in the collision repair market.
Valspar Corp. Unveils New PlastiKote Brand
The new PlastiKote line consists of enhanced product formulations that are specially designed for a professional, flawless finish. In addition to updating the products, the launch of the new PlastiKote brand also features a new logo, new packaging and a website designed to highlight the premium-quality product options.
Snap-on Gets in Gear for 2010 Race Season
Snap-on to sponsor Sprint Cup, Nationwide, IRL and NHRA Teams.