Schaeffler Group USA Receives Inaugural Lone Star Award at Alliance Group Shareholder’s Meeting
The Schaeffler Group USA Inc. was presented the inaugural Lone Star Award at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Group Shareholder’s meeting held recently in Aventura, FL. The Schaeffler Group supplies LuK RepSet clutch kits, clutch hydraulics and flywheels to the more than 2,300 affiliated Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores across the U.S. and Canada.
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Parts Stores, Repair Shops
Among the 30 education sessions scheduled for the Learning Forum at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), nine have been specifically designed for parts store and repair shop attendees, including two technical training programs for technicians and shop owners, offered by the Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) and AWDA Manufacturers Advisory Council.
Fisher Auto Parts Continues Expansion; Acquires McLaughlin Automotive Stores
Fisher Auto Parts, founding member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, recently acquired McLaughlin Automotive Stores.
Federal-Mogul Named Supplier of the Year by Parts Warehouse Inc.
In addition, a Federal-Mogul sales development manager was selected as PWI Manufacturer Representative of the Year. Both awards were announced earlier this month during the company’s business and education conference in Shreveport, LA.
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics to Revolutionize Automotive Maintenance with IntelligentParts Forecasting System
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics have teamed to announce an initiative focused on bringing peace of mind to drivers and their families. The IntelligentParts Forecasting System, a joint effort of both companies, embeds sophisticated technology into any type of moving vehicle. The technology can predict potential points of failure and notify drivers before a situation becomes worse.
Registration Open for 12 New University of the Aftermarket Online Distance Learning Courses
The University of the Aftermarket is now registering participants for 12 new online Distance Learning courses. Each course is offered in a convenient, flexible, Web-based environment that enables busy aftermarket professionals to continue their progress toward an AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) certificate.
NGK Spark Plugs Honored by Alliance with Outstanding Shipping Performance – Gold Level
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. received an award from the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance honoring us with the Outstanding Shipping Performance – Gold Level. The Outstanding Shipping Performance – Gold Level award goes to manufacturers that achieve a 99.0% or better shipping performance for the year. NGK was one of only ….
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Presents Elliott’s Neighborhood BBQ Sweepstakes Customer Promotion
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper presents the ultimate customer party package promotion – Elliott’s Neighborhood BBQ Sweepstakes. NASCAR driver and Gillett Evernham Motorsports team member, Elliott Sadler and Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper have come up with a once in a lifetime experience for race fans. On August 22, 2008, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper will invade the ….
Alliance Extends Commitment to Charity Cars Campaign
During the Winter Shareholder’s Meeting of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) in Boca Raton, Florida, the members of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper unanimously agreed to extend their commitment to their Charity Cars Campaign through 2008 to reach their new donation target of 1,000 vehicles to victims escaping domestic abuse.
Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Races into Fourth Year of NASCAR Sponsorship
Moving into a new year marking the fourth season of sponsorship, Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper has contracted with Gillett Evernham Motorsports as the primary sponsor for six 2008 NASCAR races. This partnership embraces the entire Gillett Evernham family of drivers including Kasey Kahne and the legendary Ray Evernham.