ArvinMeritor Sells Light Vehicle Exhaust Business

(Akron/Tire Review) ArvinMeritor has sold its North American Light Vehicle Aftermarket exhaust business, with plants in Loudon, Tenn., and Moncton, New Brunswick, to International Muffler Co., headquartered in Schulenburg, Texas.

Published: March 9, 2006

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

This latest move follows the late-February sale of ArvinMeritor’s Purolator filter business to Mann+Hummel for $170 million in cash.

Commenting on the sale, Chip McClure, ArvinMeritor chairman, president and CEO, said: "This transaction will further enhance ArvinMeritor’s goal to strengthen our financial position and focus on our core operations. This sale also provides the LVA exhaust group the opportunity to grow with IMCO."

The sale affects approximately 500 employees at the Loudon and Moncton facilities.

Discount Tire strikes sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Angels

The sponsorship will run for the entire 2024 season in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 23, 2024

Discount Tire & Service Centers has a new sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2024 season. Discount Tire said this partnership will not only benefit its customers with season-long promotions and giveaways but will also support local non-profits.

"We're thrilled to launch this strategic partnership with the Los Angeles Angels," said Sergio Andonian, president, Discount Tire & Service Centers. "As neighbors, from Anaheim, we are dedicated to serving our local communities and providing quality tire & automotive service at the most competitive prices. Together, we look forward to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities. Add baseball to the mix, and with this winning combination, the possibilities are endless."