The Stanley Works and Black & Decker Combine to Create an $8.4 Billion Global Diversified Industrial Leader
Combining Stanley and Black & Decker creates a stronger, globally diversified company with a broad array of products and services, say the two companies. The combination will enhance both companies’ core strengths and provide increased resources to invest in growth opportunities.
‘Be Car Care Aware’ Point-of-Sale Kits Enhance Fall Car Care Month Events
The starter kits contain materials to enhance Fall Car Care Month celebrations and community car care events throughout the year. The kits can be easily ordered by visiting www.carcare.org.
Register Your Fall Car Care Month Community Car Care Event Online
Car Care Council’s website offers event locator to consumers across the country.
OnStar: Helping Drivers Save Millions on Auto Maintenance
The Shop of Tomorrow exhibit at AAPEX 2009 will show aftermarket companies how to get a piece of the telematics pie.
WORLDPAC Appointed as Distributor for Versatile Automotive Diagnostics (VAD)
Versatile Automotive Diagnostics’ line of professional diagnostic tools is now available across Canada and the US through WORLDPAC. The VAD Pro-901 fills a distinct void in the scan tool market offering an in-depth level of VW/Audi functionality for today’s modern CAN equipped vehicles in a rugged handheld platform that is both affordable and accessible to independent service center professionals.
JohnDow Industries Receives TEDA Award
JohnDow Industries has received the 2008 President’s Award from the Tool & Equipment Distributors Associates, Inc. The award was presented by TEDA President, Glen Pratt to JDI Sales Manager, Bob Hendry on June 3rd at TEDA’s 2009 Vendor Advisory Meeting held at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, MD.
Flu Reinforces the Need for Good Hand Hygiene Practices
The news surrounding H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) has demonstrated the impact germs can have on individuals and businesses, and reinforces the need to wash and sanitize hands in the workplace.
AAIA Recognizes World Class Technicians
Of the more than 850,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 17 outstanding individuals have qualified for the AAIA World Class Technician Award, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced recently. Each of these professional technicians tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2008 test administrated by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Tech Feature: Preventive Maintenance Should Include Checking the TPMS
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring and sometimes are 12-month-long concerns for drivers – and opportunities for tire dealers.
OTC 5195 Named Top Five 2009 Aftermarket Product
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week selects the OTC 5195 Wheel Stud Installer / Remover Kit for innovative design and ease of use.