Akebono Brake Announces $82 Million Clarksville Plant Expansion
Akebono Brake Corp. has announced plans for an $82 million expansion of its Clarksville, Tenn., location. The expansion will bring an additional 94 jobs to the area. The expansion effort was the result of a partnership between the City of Clarksville, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, the Aspire Foundation and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association.
Akebono Brakes OE on 2011 Car of the Year
Akebono Brake Corporation is proud to announce that their ceramic brake pads are original equipment on the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Volt.
FMSI: Serving Shops and Brake Manufacturers for More than 60 Years
If you purchase almost any set of brake pads or shoes, the last three or four digits of the parts number match for most of your brand choices. This is not an accident or OEM conspiracy. This is the product of more than 60 years of cooperation of brake friction manufacturers. This collaboration is the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) and the FMS number system. The fruits of this endeavor go beyond part number; it has given shops new brake applications sooner and at a lower cost.
New Name, New Strategy for Akebono
Akebono Corporation (North America) announced that as of January 1, its North American headquarters will operate under the name Akebono Brake Corp.
Import Vehicle Community Announces 2018 Import Product And Marketing Award Winners
The Import Vehicle Community recently announced the winners of its annual Product and Marketing Awards. The awards were presented to the winners at the Import Vehicle Community booth during AAPEX currently taking place in Las Vegas. The Import Vehicle Community is a community of the Auto Care Association focused on serving the needs of all
Auto International Association Presents The 2014 AIA Import Product Awards
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, has announced the recipients of the 2014 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The winners were honored at a special AIA press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and recognized at the AIA Luncheon and Awards Program on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Automotive
AIA To Hold 26th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, will present its 26th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards with three new categories recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, including tools and functional fluids,
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Unwanted Pedal Pulsation And Vibration
The expression “warped rotors” still seems prevalent in the brake service community. According to common lore, a warped rotor is the usual cause for pedal pulsation or vibration in the car or steering wheel motorists experience during braking. In the cases that are related to the brake system sometimes caused by worn suspension components, the
FRAS-LE Hires New Director of Sales and Marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket
FRAS-LE, one of the largest friction materials manufacturers in the world, has appointed Randy Mordue as its director of sales and marketing for the North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket.
The Altrom Group Announces Supplier, Sales People of the Year Awards
The Altrom Group, a division of Genuine Parts Co. and a leading North American distributor of import auto parts, held its 2012 North American Sales Summit June 24-27 in Vancouver, Canada. This three-day event was attended by Altrom’s management team, sales professionals and key vendor partners from around the world.