ShowMeTheParts Enters Strategic Partnership With Web 2 Market
Web 2 Market, a Web development firm in the Chicago area, announces the general availability of integration between ShowMeTheParts and the Magento e-commerce solution.
Gladstone Capital Invests $5.6 Million In Meridian Rack & Pinion
Founded in 1989 and based in San Diego, Calif., Meridian is a provider of aftermarket and OEM replacement automotive parts, which it sells through both wholesale channels and online at www.BuyAutoParts.com. Meridian distributes a targeted set of product lines, which include replacement turbochargers, air conditioning parts, steering racks and suspension components.
Integrated Supply Network Promotes Nellda Clark, VP Sales And Service
Clark is now responsible for all sales and customer service departments of Integrated Supply Network (ISN), adding mobile sales, export and the customer service departments to her list of national accounts, stationary sales and the e-commerce department.
Advance Auto Parts Completes GPI Acquisition
According to Advance, the acquisition of General Parts accelerates the company’s growth strategy and enhances shareholder value through a number of strategic benefits.
Mid America Motorworks Website
In conjunction with the aftermarket parts and accessories company’s 40th anniversary, Mid America has introduced a brand-new, database-driven e-commerce website.
Solera Holdings To Acquire DST
Company says acquisition will strengthen North American parts platform.
Autologue Acquires Canada’s Partner Data Systems
Company formally announces the acquisition of Partner Data Systems of Ontario, Canada, which includes Partner Data’s “The PARTner” jobber management system and “ViSiCAT” electronic cataloging products.
Executive Interview With WORLDPAC President And CEO Bob Cushing
Following his keynote speech at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Executive Breakfast earlier this month in Las Vegas, WORLDPAC President and CEO Bob Cushing shared with aftermarketNews some additional thoughts on the key themes from his AASA presentation.
Lisa Henkel Of Gates Elected Chairperson Of AASA Technology Council
Ron Haimbaugh, data content manager of ATP, has joined as a new member of the ATC Board of Directors. Susan Ulrey, executive director, e-commerce and sales operations, Tenneco Automotive, will assume the role of ATC chairperson emeritus.
Epicor Introduces Low-Cost eCommerce Store Development Service For Parts Distributors, Jobbers
DUBLIN, Calif. – Epicor Software Corp. has announced the availability of Epicor eCommerce Store Development Service, a low-cost, turnkey e-commerce website service that helps automotive replacement parts distributors and jobbers sell directly to consumers via the Internet. The new e-commerce service supports wholesalers with the launch of consumer-oriented e-commerce sites – in English, Spanish or French languages