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 Feb. 28.

Parts Authority Acquires Levine Auto and Truck Parts

Levine Auto and Truck Parts was founded by Irving Levine and has been in business for more than 60 years.

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Global Supply Chain Mgmt.: ‘A Look Back, A Look Ahead’

Strategies for managing the impact of freight disruption.

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The Alliance Names Director of Communications and Engagement

Nikki Paschall joins the Alliance’s Sales & Marketing Department, reporting to JC Washbish, VP of sales & marketing.

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Royal Purple Now in 3rd Year of Partnership with Formula DRIFT

Royal Purple will continue for a third year in 2022 as the Official Oil of Formula DRIFT.

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PRT Launches 64 Complete Strut Assembly SKUs

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

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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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Powered by more than 100 locations and 15 years of serving the parts and service needs of commercial vehicle owners throughout Mexico, VIPAR Heavy Duty announced plans to expand its operations and network in Latin America.

“VIPAR Heavy Duty is focused on growing our business in Mexico, Central America and Colombia," said Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty president and CEO. "Plans are underway for existing distributors to open new locations. We will also be strategically adding new stockholders and new suppliers to best serve Latin American markets. This is a growth opportunity for all participants."

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.

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MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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

MAHLE Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
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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Transtar Industries Continues Rapid Product Line Expansion 

The company is now offering OE recycled engines, in addition to its expansive line of OE recycled transmissions and transfer cases.

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Mitchell 1’s ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes Announced

One winner of a $100 gift card will be named each Thursday for 10 weeks on the Mitchell 1 Facebook page. 

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Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller

Adam Wadecki currently serves as senior vice president of internal audit.

Eaton Names Senior Vice President and Controller
University of the Aftermarket Encouraging Registration for Data Standards Course

This live, two-day educational program is open to anyone who works with the aftermarket standards ACES and PIES, or who would benefit from developing a general knowledge base on them.

CAPA Elects New Members to Board of Directors, Tech Committee

The Certified Automotive Parts Association announced the election of four members to its board of directors and three members to its technical committee.