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. 2.

PFC Brakes Joins the OptiCat Network

With this new addition, there are more than 930 supplier brands in OptiCat’s secure data repository for use.

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O’Reilly Automotive Reports 12% Increase In Q2 Sales

The company also announced the future retirement and leadership succession plan for Jeff Shaw, COO and co-president.

Read more here.

Parts Authority Acquires 9 Utah Locations From NPW

The transaction was finalized on July 30, 2021.

Read more here.

CentroMotion Completes Carlisle Brake Acquisition

Founded in 1920, CBF is the largest global manufacturer of friction materials and mechatronic solutions for off-highway brake and transmission products.

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Bridgestone Americas Buying Azuga For $391M

The acquisition of Azuga continues Bridgestone’s evolution toward becoming a sustainable solutions company.

Read more here.

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ZF Cleans Up Metro Park for Earth Day

ZF said the effort was in line with its dedication to sustainability, zero-waste and circularity.

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This past weekend, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers' Cheryl Dry and Brenna McCann joined ZF Group to help clean up Stony Creek Metro Park in Shelby Township, Mich.

The effort was in line with ZF's dedication to sustainability, zero-waste, and circularity—which includes remanufacturing to reduce resource use and enable a second life for many products, the company said.

UTI, Interstate Batteries Renew Alliance

The Universal Technical Institute announced a five-year renewal of its alliance with Interstate Batteries.

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MEMA’s McCarthy, Wilson Provide Right to Repair Updates

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers advocated for the proposed Class 7 Exemption, which it said is crucial for ensuring fair access to software-controlled vehicle operational and telematics data.

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Boland Takes New Legislative Role at LKQ

Catherine Boland, who spent more than 13 years as the vice president of legislative affairs for MEMA, has taken on a new role at LKQ.

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PRT Launches 30 New Complete Strut Assemblies

The new items represent more than 10 million vehicles in new coverage, PRT said.

Automotive Sales Council Announces Spring Membership Meeting

The meeting will be held the week of May 19, at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida.

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Recaps 2024 Vision Conference 

More than 300 aftermarket executives heard industry leaders provide innovative insights and strategic outlooks into the future of the automotive aftermarket.

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VIPAR Heavy Duty Welcomes M&D, Adds 41 Locations

M&D brings 80-plus years of diesel engine component manufacturing, remanufacturing and distribution expertise and 41 U.S. locations to the VIPAR network.