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 Jan. 10.

Premium Guard Completes Acquisition of IPC Global Solutions

PGI CEO and President Anan Bishara says the acquisition expands the company’s global sourcing platform.

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Dorman Products Releases Real-Time Inventory Tool

Leveraging Epicor channel connectivity, the Dorman website now connects directly with store inventory systems.

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Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Allied Auto Parts

Allied Auto Parts includes 13 locations in Massachusetts and two in Rhode Island.

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Mando Wins CES 2022 Innovation Award

Mando’s brake system entry, the IDB2 HAD, took the honor in the Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation category.

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Federated Launches Yearlong ‘Federated 50/50 Challenge’

The promotion will award $50 per week for 50 weeks to both ASE-certified parts specialists and ASE-certified technicians.

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Genuine Parts Company Announces CEO Leadership Transition

Paul Donahue (at left) will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman. William Stengel, II, currently president and COO, will succeed Donahue as president and CEO of GPC and will serve as a member of the board of directors.

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Genuine Parts Company announced that Paul D. Donahue will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman, effective June 3, 2024. At that time, William P. Stengel, II, currently president and COO, will succeed Donahue as president and CEO of GPC and will serve as a member of the board of directors.

Continental Releases 67 New Part Numbers

Twenty-two new import part numbers, as well as 39 new pulley and tensioner part numbers, are immediately available.

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Martin Joins AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings

Brian Martin joins the company as business development manager for North America.

Brian Martin joins AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings North America
Lubrication Specialties Announces Marketing Hire and Promotion

Matthew Steinmetz was named field marketing rep and Kaysie Keen was promoted to a newly created position of field marketing manager.

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2024 SEMA Show Registration Now Open

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MEMA Launches Right to Repair Campaign

As part of the campaign launch, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is executing a digital advertising spend across multiple channels – including social media, streaming services, websites, and more.

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B’laster Holdings Launches B’laster Refrigerants Line

The product lineup was created to service and maintain both R-134a and R-1234yf automotive A/C systems, according to B’laster Holdings.

Schaeffler Group USA Expands Product Portfolio

Seventy new parts have been added to the INA, LuK and Schaeffler Bearings portfolios in the first quarter of 2024.

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Merchants Fleet Names Starke Regional Sales Manager

Jessica Starke will be the regional sales manager for the central region of the company’s Truck & Van Rental Division.

Merchants Fleet Hires Starke as Regional Sales Manager