Myers Debuts MTS Xpress Vending at Annual Sales Meeting
Myers Tire Supply paired its recent annual sales meeting with a vendor fair. The event – MTS Power of One – was the first of its kind for Myers as the company invited not only its district sales managers, but also its 160 sales representatives. Todd Smith, vice president and general manager for Myers Tire
Advantages of Twin-Tube Shocks
Twin-tube shocks and struts have been used as original equipment on most vehicles for many years. Recently, we’ve seen more monotube shocks and struts being used as OE dampers on sports and performance vehicles. So, what are the differences, advantages and disadvantages of each design? We’ll take a look at twin-tube shocks and struts to
Product Spotlight: Brakes & Friction Materials
The latest brakes and friction materials are designed to fight rust, corrosion and peeling so drivers get the longest performance out of their brake system. New technology helps brakes absorb vibration for quieter stops while displacing heat and cutting down on brake dust. ACDelco ACDelco has added a proprietary surface coating to its police car
ASA Notes Babcox Among Latest Associate Member Renewals
Babcox Media, publisher of Tire Review magazine, was among a group of some two dozen companies that renewed their associate memberships with the Automotive Service Association. Among the companies re-upping with ASA were Tire Review partner AskPatty.com, Babcox Media unit Automotive Video Inc., and aftermarket suppliers ACDelco, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Robert Bosch, Carquest, Denso,
2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Award Winners
The Auto International Association (AIA) announced the recipients of the 2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The awards recognize products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket industry. The winners were honored during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev. The 2011 winners included: • Best Overall Import
Toolmaker Taking Steps to Deal With Costs
As with tiremakers, Bosch is also facing a run-up in raw material costs, but the toolmaker said it is doing all it can to avoid taking price hikes. "Like others in the aftermarket, we face challenges in the cost of commodity products as well as transport," said Odd Joergenrud, North American automotive aftermarket president for
AAIA Sets Officers, Board
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2010-2011. Elected officers include: Chairman Robert Egan of Federal-Mogul Corp.; Vice Chairman Richard Jago of Old World Industries; Vice President Ira Davis of Multi Parts Supply; Vice President Michael Klein of IDQ Holdings/Interdynamics; Vice President Lisa Kranc of AutoZone; Vice
Doubling Pre Tax Profits, Euro Car Parts Thinks Big
Aftermarket parts supplier Euro Car Parts has reported pre-tax profits of over £17 million in 2009, two and a half times the £6.6 million figure it reported in 2008. According to the company, this has been achieved through partnerships with many leading original equipment brands. In 2009, ECP entered into a long-term agreement, which added
Purolator Launches New Campaign
Vehicle filter maker Purolator has launched a new consumer advertising and promotional campaign designed to build awareness and demand for its products among do-it-yourselfers.
Economy on the Verge of an Upswing Experts Report at GAAS
(Aftermarketnews.com) Hopefully coming out of what he described as the “worst global recession in 60 years,” Jeff Applegate, chief investment officer at Citi Global Wealth Management, predicts that the U.S. economy will begin its recovery at the end of this year.