Christopher Funk of Monticello, Iowa, was named the 2021 Mitchell 1 / National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician of the Future.

Akebono Brake Corp. was awarded the 2021 “Best Problem-Solver for Import Vehicles” by the Import Vehicle Community, Product and Marketing Awards held at the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has unveiled a  new logo in recognition of its 50th anniversary in 2022.

ZF Aftermarket announces Ben Smart as the new vice president, aftermarket for North America.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has announced the recipients of its 2021 Scholarship Program. 

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has promoted William (Jim) Holik to the director of marketing. 

Permatex has named Ben Grueser its new associate marketing manager. 

Michael Clark, automotive technology instructor at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, Wash., has been named the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year.

Topdon USA has opened an office in Rockaway, N.J., and has made two key, executive-level appointments.

Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc. recently announced its annual Channel Partner awards, recognizing companies "for exceptional support in six key categories essential to its operation."

The Pronto Network has named Frank Garcia its Executive of the Year. Garcia is chief operating officer of XL Parts.

Parts Professionals will have the opportunity to earn extra cash, beginning in May, by recommending and selling KYB Strut-Plus and Truck-Plus assemblies. 

Brand strategy veteran Brian Tarnacki has joined Pinnacle Media as its vice president of brand development. Pinnacle is a full-service marketing communications agency that serves clients in the transportation market.