K&M Tire Co.: All in the Family
K&M Tire Co. is all about family, if you can call a major regional wholesaler with 18 distribution centers servicing dealers in 22 states a tight-knit family. Moreso, a tight-knit family made up of some 700 people that meet annually for a quaint family reunion. The Delphos, Ohio-based K&M Tire really is all about family,
Auto Care Association Names Award Winners
The Auto Care Association announced the winners of its Impact Award: For the Future. The 2014 recipients are Brandi Gardner, AutoZone, Michael Rukov, One Stop Parts Source, Danielle Sonnefeld, N.A. Williams Co., and Jessica Wynn, Federal-Mogul. “These four shining stars represent the best of young ambition, promise and professionalism in the auto care industry,” said
Auto Care Association Elects New Leadership
The Auto Care Association elected new officers and board of directors for 2014-2015. Changes are effective as of July 1. The association’s elected officers of the executive committee are: Chairman – Richard Jago, Old World Industries Vice chairman – Michael Klein, Armored AutoGroup Treasurer – Mike Carlet, Sears Holdings Corp. Secretary – Ira Davis, Multi
After Spurt, K&M Shifts Focus to Improve
Back in 1970, Ken Langhals never dreamed that one day he would be hosting a dinner for 600 people. The early years, he’ll recall, were about hand-to-mouth survival. Now he puts food on the table for some 400 employees. K&M Tire’s focus today is on “continuous improvement of planning, product, service and marketing” to provide
May End R2R Battle
Hailing it as "decisively ending the longstanding Right to Repair debate within the industry," a collection of automaker and aftermarket groups signed an agreement earlier this week to accept on a nationwide basis the "essential provisions" of the recently enacted Massachusetts Right to Repair legislation. On Nov. 26, 2013, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick
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Bosch Changes Up Its U.S. Sales Personnel
Robert Bosch’s North America aftermarket division recently made several changes in its U.S. sales organization. Robert Bloom was named senior vice president for automotive aftermarket sales and will lead sales, customer service, marketing, category management, and the Bosch Car Service network in his new role. Bloom started in at Bosch in 2011 after several years
Handschuh to Succeed McKenna at MEMA
Steve Handschuh has been named president and CEO of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), effective Oct. 1. Starting the same day, current president and CEO Bob McKenna will serve as president emeritus of MEMA until his retirement in January. “I am honored to have been chosen to lead MEMA,” said Handschuh. “MEMA and
AAIA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for the 2013-14 year. Effective July 1, AAIA’s elected officers of the Executive Committee are: • Chairman, Timothy Lee, Lang Distributing Inc.• Vice Chairman, Richard Jago, Old World Industries Inc.• Treasurer, Michael Klein, IDQ Holding Inc.• Secretary, Ira Davis, Multi Parts
Advance Taps Commercial Marketing Exec
Advance Auto Parts Inc. has appointed John Hanighen to vice president of commercial marketing. Hanighen, former president and CEO of Rostra Precision Controls, will report to Jim Durkin, senior vice president of commercial business, and will be based in Roanoke, Va. He also held executive posts with NAPA and AutoZone. “I am thrilled to welcome John