Top 5 Stories Of The Week

Top 5 Stories Of The Week

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Aug. 10.

Edelbrock Creates And Fills 2 New Product Manager Positions

William Philippin and David Page join the company in these newly created roles.

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First Brands Group (formerly TRICO Group) Makes 2 Acquisitions

First Brands has acquired Brake Parts Inc and Champion Laboratories Inc.

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Dorman Announces More Than 270 New Products

New products include new electronic power steering rack for Ford F-150 trucks.

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Don Schumacher Racing, Atlas Copco Extend Partnership

The relationship dates back to 2016.

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B’laster Acquires AC Avalanche Division From TSI Products

With this transaction, B’laster nearly doubles its revenue. 

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ASE President Releases April Message

New ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale says 2024 is a year of action for ASE as the challenges of repairing vehicles and the pressures facing technicians have never been greater.

ASE President Tom Trisdale message to the industry

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced that Tom Trisdale, the new chairman of ASE and vice president, quality for Toyota, has released his chairman’s message:

"For more than 50 years, ASE has been a unifying force to improve the quality of repair and service in the transportation industry through testing and certification. With ASE, every professional technician can demonstrate their technical capability to the standards and tasks defined by their peers and experts in all areas of service, repair and diagnosis – across automotive, truck/heavy equipment and collision repair disciplines," ASE Chairman Tom Trisdale said. 

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

Goodyear Names New Americas Unit President
Bartec TPMS Announces Addition to Field Service Team

Joe Miller has been involved in the automotive industry his entire career, starting in the family automotive shop, and over the years working his way through all the shop positions.

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Grote Names Star Safety Technologies’ Regional Sales Manager

Gunther Hochapfel brings more than 18 years of experience in the safety and warning technology industry to the company.

Standard Motor Products Introduces 268 New Numbers

The release provides new coverage in 75 product categories and 80 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles, SMP said.

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VIPAR HD Announces Latin America Expansion Plans

Plans include focusing on new locations, stockholders, and suppliers to serve the growing market.

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Preparing for the ‘End Game’

Endgame strategies, Tartaglione explains, encompass the owner’s objectives for the business, including passing it on to the next generation, selling to a competitor or bringing in a financial partner.

Preparing for the 'Endgame'
MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

MAHLE noted it made significant progress in reducing its CO2 emissions, and increasing the use of renewable electricity.

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Continental Appoints New ‘Head of Region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the US and Canada.

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