Bestbuy Distributors Limited has announced that Auto Parts Authority of Edmonton, Alta., has joined Bestbuy as a full member shareholder. Scott Strabel and Mark Haner, owners of Auto Parts Authority are experienced auto part store owners. Scott Strabel and Mark Haner,...
First Brands Group acquires Centric Parts
First Brands Group, a global automotive parts company, has acquired Centric Parts, a leading manufacturer and supplier of replacement brake components, whose labels include Centric, C-TEK, Posi Quiet, and StopTech. “We are excited to add Centric Parts to our...
Parts distributors and suppliers charting path to ‘EPIC Results’ through new Epicor Program
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, is helping a growing number of vehicle service providers, replacement parts distributors, and manufacturers/suppliers identify and address opportunities...
Jeep Gladiator axles available from Dana
Dana Incorporated has announced that Ultimate Dana 60 front and rear axles are now available for the Jeep® Gladiator® JT. The Jeep Gladiator axles are specially engineered to be a direct-fit, bolt-in solution, Ultimate Dana 60 axles are designed to give Jeep owners a...
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance adds to IT leadership team
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. has announced the addition of Lance Brierley to its information technology team. As Senior Manager of Technology Solutions, Brierley will play a key role in the development and deployment of Alliance technology. Lance Brierley...
Dan Billie appointed CEO of Plews & Edelmann
Plews & Edelmann, a leading manufacturer and marketer of power steering components, hoses, automotive fittings, and turbo oil lines, has just announced the appointment of Dan Billie to the position of Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made by David...
LIQUI MOLY celebrates growing team
LIQUI MOLY, the German motor oil manufacturer, is not immune to the effects of the pandemic, but continues to invest in personnel and on December 1st welcome its 101st new employee in 2020. “As an exporter to 150 countries, we are also suffering from the global...
Virtual AAPEX Experience delivered for aftermarket
The Virtual AAPEX Experience aftermarket event delivered more than 4,000 buyers to exhibiting companies while provided training, insights and connections to prepare shop owners, service advisors and technicians for the road ahead. The experience included weekly...
Winhere Brake Parts awarded 2019 NAPA Supplier Excellence Award
UAP Inc. has announced that its 2019 NAPA Supplier Excellence Award goes to Winhere Brake Parts. Winhere is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of brake rotors, pads, and drums. Winhere was identified in each of NAPA’s regions across the country as meeting all of...
New Socket Roll additions
Socket Roll, the award-winning solution for portable socket storage, is proud to introduce two new products - Socket Roll Metric Pro and Socket Roll SAE Pro. In response to consumer demand, Socket Roll now offers a portable and easily stowable compact organizer in six...