Bendix to Add More Than 30 New Jobs at Ohio Headquarters
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, said it will add more than 30 engineers, information technology specialists and supply chain professionals to support its staff. The company said surging demand for its medium- and heavy-duty truck products has resulted in the need for additional staff. Bendix currently employs 1,800 in North America, including 450 at its Elyria, Ohio, headquarters.
Pep Boys to Supply Independent Tire Dealers Group
Pep Boys has formed a supply arrangement with the Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) to supply aftermarket hard parts, shop equipment and tires to the group’s 260 members. Pep Boys will supply the Independent Tire Dealers Group through its auto parts delivery business known as Pep Express Parts (PEP).
AAPEX Online Registration Now Open
Online registration for the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) – scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5 – is now available online at www.aapexshow.com. Online registration is only $10 — a $40 savings from on-site registration fees.
John Kerry Wants Timken, Union to Talk
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry on Thursday asked President Bush to help settle the dispute that threatens to close Timken’s three bearings plants in Canton, Ohio. The Canton Industrial Bearing Complex includes the plant where the president promoted his tax-cut plan last year. Kerry said Bush should urge the Timken Co. and the United Steelworkers of America Local 1123 to accept a federal mediator to help settle their disagreement.
Ira Davis Joins ARI
Ira Davis has joined ARI as vice president of purchasing and logistics. Davis brings broad experience in purchasing, remanufacturing and distribution to ARI. He comes from Forecast Products where he served as vice president, general manager for the company, with a focus on importing and distribution of automotive components, since 2002. Prior to that assignment, he worked with Beck/Arnley from 1976 to 2001.
Venture Owner Winget Resigns from Board
Macomb County businessman Larry Winget, cofounder and majority owner of bankrupt auto supplier Venture Corp., has resigned from the board amid a lawsuit that alleges he and his family siphoned millions of dollars from the company. Winget’s son and son-in-law, executives with the struggling auto-plastics firm, have been placed on paid leaves of absence.
Prolong International Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
Prolong International Corp., parent of Prolong Super Lubricants, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of patented consumer automotive, commercial/industrial and household products, has announced financial results for the first quarter, which ended on March 31.
IPOWER Dash Series Event to be Sponsored by zMax
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the IPOWER (International Participants Of Winning Edge Racing) Dash Series, which was acquired from NASCAR in 2003. Now, the IPOWERacing organization plans to market to a new generation of motorsports enthusiasts catering to the 14 to 34 demographic who are looking for fast, competitive, cutting-edge racing. On Saturday, May 22nd, IPOWER is partnering with zMAX Micro-lubricant as the event sponsor for the zMAX Dash, a 75-mile sprint race prior to the NEXTEL All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.
Auto Trim Market Seen Growing
CSM Worldwide of Michigan Wednesday predicted the North American automotive interior trim market will grow to more than $10 billion by 2009.
Registration for 2004 SEMA Show Begins
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has launched online registration for the 2004 show. The 2004 SEMA Show will take place Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.