Federated Renews Relationship with Ken Schrader Racing
Federated Auto Parts will continue its long-time relationship with NASCAR driver Ken Schrader and Ken Schrader Racing for the 2009 race season ….
News: Remember the Mac Tools Tool Fair!
San Antonio, TX — Just steps away from The Alamo, more than 800 Mac Tools distributors and 150 vendors convened for the 2009 Mac Tools Tool Fair Jan. 15-18. This year’s tool fair featured Mac Tools’ 2009 theme of “The Pride and The Promise” and a supporting message of a five-point pledge — a pledge
News: Bosch, ALLDATA Plan New Shop Productivity, Efficiency Solutions
Las Vegas — Robert Bosch LLC and ALLDATA announced at AAPEX that the two companies are planning new software solutions in the area of ECU diagnostics and repair/service information that will provide automotive service shops in the U.S. and Canada with a solution to increase shop efficiency and productivity. Availability is planned for 2009. The
News Extra: Next Generation AIA Import Specialist Tests
The aftermarket parts and service industry needs qualified personnel to drive sales and provide top-notch customer service. Recognizing this need, the Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), created its certification program in 1989. Recently updated, the program is designed to help create “real experts” in the import parts
News: SPX Acquires Chinese Diagnostic Tool and Equipment Maker
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports Shanghai, China — SPX Corp.’s Service Solutions business unit has completed its acquisition of AUTOBOSS Tech Inc., a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of diagnostic tools and equipment. “This investment further underscores our commitment to accelerate growth and expand our business in strategic markets, China in particular,” said David Wilson, president
News: ISN Show Draws Record Crowd
Orlando, FL — The ISN 2008 Tool Dealer Expo was held in Orlando, FL, June 27 and 28 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The event attracted 190 suppliers, and nearly 700 tool and equipment distributors. Guests spent the two days visiting with manufacturers, learning about the latest and greatest new products to hit the market,
News Update: Federated Recognizes Supplier Support During Federated 300 in Nashville
Federated enjoyed another successful day at the races at the annual Federated 300 held June 7 in Nashville, entertaining customers and recognizing supplier support during the festivities, according to Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “The Federated 300 is a special event for over 1,200 Federated customers due, in part, to the efforts of
News: Snap-on Equipment Dedicates New Training Center
Conway, AR — Snap-on Equipment officially dedicated its new Jack D. Michaels Training Center at a ceremony May 8 in honor of Snap-on Incorporated’s Board Chairman and past CEO and President, Jack D. Michaels. The day celebrated Michaels’ contribution to the productivity and innovation that have long been a part of Snap-on Incorporated’s corporate identity.
News Update: ALLDATA Celebrates 70,000 Customers
Customer-Centric Focus Heightens Success ALLDATA held a media day event at its headquarters in Elk Grove, CA, on Apr. 3, to celebrate its latest accomplishment — 70,000 customers — and to spotlight how ALLDATA is helping automotive service professionals boost their business success. ALLDATA President Jeff Lagges and other company executives discussed how ALLDATA is
News Update: Pennzoil Offers Active Cleansing Motor Oil
Pennzoil has embarked upon a new brand strategy that makes strong claims about the oil’s ability to help keep a vehicle’s engine clean, and a clean engine’s connection to the driver. The bold new brand initiative is built around the theme of “Feel the Clean.” This new focus on Pennzoil’s active cleansing agents highlights the