News
BCA Product Line Continues to Grow
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has announced the release of 139 new product SKUs. The new products cover BCA’s wheel hubs and bearings product lines.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Receives GCommerce Award
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance was recently recognized by GCommerce for its critical partnership and was inducted as the inaugural customer in the GCommerce Hall of Fame.
Craig Stark Joins Maval and BPI as GM, Reman Products
Craig Stark has joined Maval Industries LLC and Brake Parts Inc (BPI) as general manager, remanufactured products, reports David Overbeeke, president and CEO.
Jim Zhang Inducted into Federated Hall of Fame
Jim Zhang, founder, chairman and CEO of Friction One, has been inducted into the Federated Auto Parts Vendor Hall of Fame. The Federated Hall of Fame induction took place during the recent Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) national meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Elgin Industries Earns Top Supplier Recognition from GM
Elgin Industries has again earned Platinum Supplier status from the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization. Platinum status, GM’s top supplier level, is awarded only to manufacturers that have maintained 100% on-time delivery over the course of a year,.
Carparts Distribution Center Buys Motor Supply Co.
Carparts Distribution Center, an Auto Value affiliate of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc., has acquired Motor Supply Co. Effective April 1, 2019, the acquisition brings nine new stores and 69 additional Certified Service Centers to Carparts’ operations.
Bosch Expands Braking Product Lines
Bosch has added new parts coverage for more than 2.1 million vehicles in operation in North America. The new SKUs fit select vehicles including Audi, Chrysler, Honda, Lexus, Ram trucks and more.
Castrol Adds 2 Distributors for Northeast Region
Castrol has announced two new distributor relationships. Pilot Thomas Logistics and Northeast Lubricants will service Castrol's customers in the Northeast Region – including southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Announce Sweepstakes Winners
A dozen technicians have won a trip to Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s Ultimate Outdoor Adventure.
The Group Honors KYB, Autolite with Vendor Awards
Two supplier partners of the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) were honored at The Group’s recent national meeting. KYB was chosen by members as the Co-Man Vendor of the Year and Autolite was recognized as Co-Man Vendor of the Year for Order Fill.
