Wix Filters Selects Canadian Business Development Manager
Wix Filters has named Steve Ellis its Canadian business development manager. “Steve is a valuable addition to the Wix sales team in Canada,” said Jeff Blocher, vice president of sales for Wix Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products. “He brings 35 years of sales and retail experience to the position, both at the customer
Oil Filters: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
To many people, oil filters are a generic product. They look for the cheapest filter that fits their vehicle and make their buying decision based on price alone. Oil filters do look pretty much the same on the outside, but what’s inside the can or cartridge can make a big difference. Filter manufacturers use a
Wix Filters Appoints Ellis to Canadian Business Development Manager
Steve Ellis was named Canadian business development manager for Wix Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products. As part of his role, Ellis will manage a 11-person team of national sales representatives responsible for 13 provinces and territories in Canada. “Steve is a valuable addition to the Wix sales team in Canada,” said Jeff Blocher,
Mann+Hummel Takes Over Purolator Filters from Bosch
The Mann+Hummel Group, based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, is taking over Purolator Filters LLC, previously a joint venture between Bosch and Mann+Hummel. The business will continue to be based in Fayetteville, N.C., but will be renamed to Mann+Hummel Purolator Filters LLC. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Mann+Hummel and Bosch ran the joint venture
New Heavy-Duty Time-Release Oil Filters from Luber-finer
Luber-finer has launched a new line of heavy-duty time-release technology oil filters, which the company said provides users with an oil management system that helps maintain oil quality and reduce maintenance costs associated with oil change intervals.
Wix Filters Wins Three Automotive Communications Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board and the Automotive Communication Council recognized Wix Filters as a 2012 winner of the Automotive Communications Award in radio commercial, print/electronic ad and special promotions and promotional events categories. The awards were presented at the 15th annual Car Care Council Women’s Board Reception on Oct. 30 at the Sands
Mahle Clevite Launches New Original Filters Website
Mahle Clevite Inc. launched its new Mahle Original filters website, mahleoriginalfilters.com, which the company said includes detailed information, advanced search features for both consumers and automotive repair shops, and informative videos that are specific to the comprehensive Mahle Original filter product line. Featuring expanded search functionality, the website allows users to input their vehicle year,
Product Spotlight: Filters
Efficient filtration can protect against unnecessary wear and prevent premature failure. Here are several options available on the market today.
Wix Filters Lines Now Cover 99% of Light-Duty Vehicles
Wix introduced 256 new filters the first nine months of 2011, including 92 domestic and 67 foreign nameplate premium light-duty filters.
Purolator Offers Group 7 Line of Smaller Oil Filters
The new line of oil filters from Group 7 by Purolator features innovative media design, materials and construction that offer an average 12% improvement in efficiency and capacity in a much smaller filter than previous designs. The filters’ smaller size allows selected part numbers to replace both larger filters and filter configurations that share a common thread size and gasket location.