Transamerican Auto Parts Acquires Four Wheel Drive Hardware
Transamerican Auto Parts Company, LLC, a marketer of aftermarket parts and accessories for light trucks, Jeeps, sport utility vehicles and other four-wheel drive vehicles, has acquired Four Wheel Drive Hardware, LLC. Founded in 1977, Columbiana,OH-based Four Wheel Drive Hardware is a catalog and internet retailer of Jeep aftermarket parts and accessories.
Platinum Equity Acquires Boyd Coddington Wheels; Hires Robert Swelgin to Lead American Racing
Platinum Equity, a global M&A firm, is increasing its presence in the automotive aftermarket with the recent acquisition of Boyd Coddington specialty wheels from NRG Motorsports, Inc., a manufacturer and international distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories.
Motormite/Dorman Distributes 180,000 Wheel Nut Torque Specification Posters
Motormite/Dorman has successfully tapped into a new venue for providing technical information to service dealers while simultaneously promoting its new products. In May, Motormite/Dorman distributed more than 180,000 Wheel Nut Torque Specification Posters in a number of aftermarket trade publications. According to Bill Hanvey, vice president of marketing for Motormite/Dorman, the dual-purpose poster was met with positive response.
Former Goodyear Exec Named Alcoa Cast Auto Wheels President
Former Goodyear executive Kevin Kramer has been named president of Alcoa’s Cast Auto Wheels division. In this role, Kramer will be responsible for the development and growth of Alcoa’s cast auto wheel business worldwide. Kramer comes to Alcoa after a 21-year career with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Akron, Ohio, where he most recently served as vice president Original Equipment Sales, North American Tires.
U Power Launching Commercial Operation for EV Battery Swapping
Its model for two-wheeled and light four-wheeled EVs is set for a formal commercial rollout in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China.
Fastco Canada Appoints Lee Chaplin New President
Following in the footsteps of his father, Glenn Chaplin, founder of Fastco Canada, Lee steps into his new leadership position.
Automotive Parts Associates Recaps Annual General Meeting
Several supplier and shareholder awards were presented during the meeting, March 26-28, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio.
BendPak Founder Don Henthorn Passes Away
Henthorn grew the company from a small machine shop to global leader in car lifts and garage equipment.
Hunter to Exhibit New HawkEye XL Aligner at MATS
New commercial alignment system offers speed, versatility and ease of use, Hunter says.
Hunter Engineering: ADAS Calibration & Connectivity Drive Growth
Hunter’s Pete Liebetreu explains the company’s Ultimate ADAS system, its areas of growth and its outlook on wheel service for EVs.
