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 Oct. 4.

Continental Announces New Market-Oriented Realignment

On Jan. 1, 2022, the Tires and ContiTech business areas become independent group sectors.

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Hankook Tire Ranks In Top 1% Of EcoVadis CSR Assessment

Hankook’s rating grew over the past year in environment and sustainable procurement categories.

Read more here.

Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Announces New CEO

Donnie Carr named successor to founder Mark Carr as longtime leader retires.

Read more here.

Allison Transmission Builds Home For Central Indiana Family

The company announced the completion of a community service project in partnership with the Fuller Center for Housing.

Read more here.

All Star Auto Lights Expands Into Wheel Sector

Company acquires Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel; Rob Barkley named VP of Wheel Division.

Read more here.

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ASE Education Foundation Partners on 10 Training Scholarships

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.

ASE Education Foundation Partners on 10 Training Scholarships

The ASE Education Foundation, International Truck and IC Bus have partnered to provide what they said is a unique training opportunity for 10 outstanding instructors from ASE-accredited post-secondary medium/heavy truck training programs.

The following 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, and received a $1,000 scholarship to underwrite travel expenses.

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.

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.

BendPak Announces Longer-Lasting LITESTIX Work Light
Snap-on Approved for Direct Access to Nissan Secured Gateway Vehicles 

The ability to work with Nissan secure systems is available on Snap-on Wi-Fi enabled products operating the latest software. 

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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.

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.

TBC Corp. Names COO for TBC Brands, TBC International
DriV Announces Changes to North America Sales Team

Kelly Tisler was promoted to VP of retail and eCommerce sales, and Tony Genna was named VP of sales for traditional, specialty and NAPA accounts.