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Top 5 Stories Of The Week

A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of May 3.

aftermarketNews Staff
By aftermarketNews Staff
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The Latest On The Chip Shortage

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A global pandemic and a devastating winter storm in the South has caused major shortages in the U.S. auto parts industry.

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Parts Authority Acquires West Springfield Auto Parts

This acquisition represents an expansion of the Parts Authority market share in Massachusetts and Connecticut. 

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Tri-State Acquires WM Automotive

Established on Sept. 1,1976, by founder Wilson McMillion, WM Automotive has been a leader in the auto parts distribution channel in the Texas market.

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Cooper Tire Stockholders Approve Proposed Goodyear Merger

At a special meeting of Cooper stockholders, approximately 99 percent of votes cast were in favor of the transaction. 

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Autolite Commemorates 85th Anniversary Of First Spark Plug

Autolite started in 1911 as a collection of two companies manufacturing buggy lamps.

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Bendix to Consolidate Nevada Operation into Indiana Campus

The company expects no changes to availability going forward and little to no customer impact as the consolidation is completed.

Emma Henderson
By Emma Henderson
Emma Henderson is the Managing Editor of aftermarketNews and Counterman. She joined Babcox after a career as a television reporter for stations across the Midwest. Contact her at [email protected]
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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) announced its intent to close its distribution center in Sparks, Nevada, and consolidate the operation and all parts inventory into the Bendix Distribution Center (BDC) on the company’s Huntington, Indiana, campus. Bendix expects to complete the consolidation this year by the close of the second quarter.

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Ten instructors were chosen to attend a five-day, hands-on training session at the Navistar OEM state-of-the-art training center in Woodridge, Illinois.

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NexaMotion Group Expands Product Offering in Fort Worth, Texas

General repair product lines are now available at Transtar’s branch in Fort Worth, Texas, in addition to transmission and driveline-related products.

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BendPak Announces Longer-Lasting LITESTIX Work Light

A larger battery keeps the rechargeable hands-free light shining bright for up to 7 hours, BendPak said.

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Snap-on Approved for Direct Access to Nissan Secured Gateway Vehicles 

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Federated is Title Sponsor of Five More World of Outlaws’ Events

This is in addition to its continued sponsorship of the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, which hosts the World of Outlaws in April and in August for the prestigious Ironman 55.

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MEMA’s SCO Forum Includes Tour of Long Beach Seaport

The Supply Chain & Operations (SCO) Forum meeting will take place May 14-15, in Long Beach, CA.

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YANG Announces Speakers at Auto Care Connect

The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has announced speakers for its 5 for 5 sessions.

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TBC Corp. Names COO for TBC Brands, TBC International

Newly appointed Bill Schafer will oversee all TBC Brands and TBC International sales initiatives.

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