STEMCO Acquires Goodyear Air Springs Business
With the acquisition, STEMCO acquires the Super Cushion and Spring Ride lines of truck, trailer and truck cab suspension products, as well as cab seat springs. Also included in the acquisition are the Veyance manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; the Veyance research and development operations in Fairlawn, Ohio; and all NAFTA-related patents and applications.
Automotive Parts Associates Announces 2015 Vendor Awards
APA’s Annual Shareholder and Manufacturer Conference is held each year at different venues across the United States.
Rally Manufacturing Names Gary Pointon Executive Vice President Of Sales
MIAMI – Christian Iacovelli, president of Rally Manufacturing, has announced the appointment of Gerald “Gary” Pointon as executive vice president of sales, effective immediately. “Gary’s 35-plus years in consumer products, in general, and the automotive aftermarket, in particular, is what we feel we need to increase sales, distribution and profitability. He has worked for some
Meineke Car Care Center Named No. 1 For Digital Marketing
Brand ranked highest out of 150 brands for superior digital footprint.
Epicor Introduces Epicor Eagle N Series Business Management Software For The Automotive Aftermarket
New software features intuitive interface, real-time intelligence and other advanced capabilities to help businesses outservice their competition.
Cooper Tire Begins Testing Tires Made With Guayule Component
Cooper and consortium partners update progress on $6.9 million grant to develop guayule polymer for tire applications.
Federal-Mogul Announces Plan To Separate Into Two Distinct Global Automotive Suppliers
The planned separation will be implemented through a tax-free distribution of Federal-Mogul’s Motorparts division to shareholders of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.
Exide Technologies Issues Temporary Layoff Notices To Employees At Vernon, Calif., Recycling Facility
The temporary layoffs will affect 20 salaried workers, along with 104 hourly employees who are members of the United Steel Workers Union, AFL-CIO, Local No. 675.
Executive Interview: John Zochert, Director Of Marketing And Product Development, Wells Vehicle Electronics
John Zochert is director of marketing and product development for Wells Vehicle Electronics, a global supplier of advanced vehicle electronic components for replacement applications in the automotive, marine, off-highway, industrial and heavy-duty industries. In today’s interview, Zochert talks with aftermarketNews about the company’s 110-year history, its extensive tech training library and the concerns about rising SKU counts. He also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing amount of electronics in vehicles today.
Automotive Parts Associates Announces 2014 Manufacturer And Member Award Recipients
The Professionals’ Choice Vendor of the Year went to AMS for its excellent fill rate, outstanding cataloging, new numbers, ease of doing business with and the company’s long-term commitment to APA.