Longtime Aftermarket Exec. Ron Clair Dies at 79
With a 47-year career in the aftermarket, Clair held various positions with Fram, Bendix and Autolite and Auto Plus.
Obituary: AP Emissions’ Sales Executive Passes Away
Patrick J. Balbo worked for AP Emissions for almost 20 years in the Northeast Region.
Obituary: Aftermarket Sales Executive Stephen C. Horn
Horn worked for several companies, including Apex Automotive Warehouse, Brake Parts, Inc., Perfection Clutch, and ATP.
Milton Ind. Mourns Passing of LTI Co-Founder Ellery Casey
Casey passed away quietly at his home in Naples, Florida, on March 15, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
BendPak Announces the Passing of Gary Henthorn
Son of BendPak’s founders, Gary established Dannmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply.
LIQUI MOLY Mourns the Loss of Longtime Press Spokesperson
Dr. Peter Szarafinski, head of Media Relations International, passed away unexpectedly just before Christmas.
Motorsports Industry Mourns the Passing of Ken Block
Block was killed in a snowmobile accident on Jan. 2.
Obituary: Walker Products Owner, President and CEO Passes Away
Michael G. Weaver passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, following a long battle with prostate cancer.
Obituary: Former APRA President William Gager
Gager retired from APRA at the end of 2013, however Bill and APRA were synonymous.
Obituary: Erik Olsen, Past TBC Corp. President & CEO
Olsen joined TBC in 2004 as senior vice president and chief marketing officer and was named president and CEO in 2014.
BKT USA Inc. Mourns loss of Donzaleigh McCord
McCord had been a trusted, valuable member of BKT since 2014.
CRP Industries’ Chris von Lenski Passes Away
He was a major contributor to CRP’s overall success and growth in the import parts business, the company says.
