Car Care Council Women’s Board Names Aftermarket Women Of The Year
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announces that Paula Lombard, president, WEXCO Industries, and founder, AutoTex Pink, has been chosen as the 10th annual Aftermarket Woman of the Year. Diane Larson, owner and manager, Larson’s Service Inc., has been named the Female Service Shop Owner of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2013 Women’s Board reception, Tuesday, Nov. 5, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev.
MAHLE Clevite Outlines Plans For Aftermarket Tool & Equipment Division
At a news conference at AAPEX in Las Vegas, MAHLE Clevite outlined future plans for its new division specializing in the tool and equipment segment. Max Dull, who was recently named manager of the new division in North America, said the company will announce a new name for the division during the first quarter of 2014.
ACDelco Illustrated Catalog Available Through Epicor LaserCat 3 Interface
The new ACDelco illustrated catalog of replacement components for millions of GM vehicles is now available to select aftermarket wholesalers and retailers through the Epicor LaserCat 3 electronic catalog interface.
Repair Chain Analytics, Vehicle Service Intelligence Now Offered Through Epicor Vista Aftermarket Solution
Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, recently announced the availability of automotive repair chain analytics and other highly targeted vehicle service market information tools through the Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket business intelligence solution.
Tenneco’s Walker Brand Helping Shops Meet Latest New York Emissions Requirements
Tenneco and the Walker emissions control brand have developed an extensive educational outreach program to assist automotive service businesses affected by new regulations covering many vehicle emissions repairs performed in New York state.
Dayco Adds License Plate Parts Lookup, 3D Training To Patent-Pending App
Dayco Products, LLC will release a major update to its industry-first VIN-scanning app during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. The new update, available in both the App Store and Google Play Store, includes first-of-its-kind license plate parts lookup technology as well as Augmented Reality training features, said the company.
New Brake Pad Sets Added To Monroe Total Solution Line
Tenneco has introduced new brake pad sets to the Monroe Total Solution line of ultra-premium ceramic and semi-metallic brake pads. The new pad SKUs cover over two million popular late-model passenger vehicles, and the Monroe Total Solution line now offers 97-percent coverage of domestic- and foreign-nameplate applications.
Brake Parts Inc. To Introduce New Braking Technology
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI), manufacturer of Raybestos brand brakes, has announced plans to present what it says will be the next major transformation of the disc brake pad. The official unveiling takes place at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo next week in Las Vegas.
Hytec Automotive Launches New Electrical Component Line
The Hytec Automotive Group has announced the launch of a new line of electrical component parts for the automotive aftermarket. According to Hytec, the new Electrical Shield Technologies (EST) product line includes TS-16949-certified fuel pumps and ignition coils, joining an extensive line of TS-16949-certified aftermarket products from Hytec, including heavy-duty batteries, water pumps, shock absorbers, hub bearings, fan belts and fan clutches.
AASA Know Your Parts Campaign Redefines Value
Is there a formula for aftermarket parts value? According to the latest iteration of the popular Know Your Parts campaign, developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the answer is yes. The formula is: function, plus quality over time, equals value; in simple terms, the equation says price is not always an indicator of value.