Tire Review Magazine Announces First ‘Top Shop’ Award Winner
Tire Review has announced the winners of its 2007 Tire Review Top Shop Award. The Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Hennessy Industries seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada. This year’s Top Shop winner is Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, headquartered in Melbourne, FL. The seven-location dealership, owned by Pamela Gatto, has been in business for 35 years.
Car Makers, Association Mark Agreement Anniversary
WASHINGTON — Oct. 17 marked the fifth anniversary of the “voluntary agreement” between the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) to make vehicle repair information available to independent service shops, including tire dealers. The groups claim the agreement provides “the same service, repair and training
“Keystone Wants You” Sweepstakes Announced
POMONA, CA. – From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, all customers of Keystone Automotive Industries’ OrderKeystone.com that are enrolled in Aftermarket Rewards will automatically be entered into the “Keystone Wants You!” sweepstakes every time they “Click to Claim” their bonus points. One grand prize winner will receive 100,000 Aftermarket Rewards bonus points redeemable toward a
New Canadian Warehousing and Sales Partners for Peterson Manufacturing
Peterson Manufacturing (PM) has formed new partnerships with two respected Canadian firms in an effort to further enhance the PM brand with Canadian customers. According to the company, these new partnerships will also help improve Peterson’s responsiveness to the specialized needs of the safety lighting market in Canada. Now representing Peterson throughout Canada is Grant Brothers Sales Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario, one of the country’s leading manufacturers’ representatives. On the distribution side, G’Day Warehousing Inc. of Brampton, Ontario will now provide distribution center services for the Peterson line.
Central Tools Names New President
CRANSTON, RI — Central Tools, Inc. of Cranston , RI , has announced that Robert Pond will become president of Central effective Oct. 1. Central Tools is a manufacturer and supplier of tools and equipment for the professional automotive repair industry. Known for its Central Tools measuring tool line, Central Lighting’s BounceLite and the Storm
Jiffy Lube Adds Operations and Customer Experience Executives to Senior Management Team
HOUSTON — Jiffy Lube International (JLI) has named two new senior managers to its team. Rick Altizer recently joined the company as general manager, global operations, and Craig Linington arrived earlier this year to serve as customer experience manager. In his new role, Altizer, who previously worked at Midas International, is responsible for the operation
NASTF Marks First Anniversary of Incorporation
LEESBURG, VA — The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) has entered its second year as a formal organization. Although NASTF has existed through the efforts of many hard-working volunteers for many years, last summer marked the beginning of the newly formed 501(c)-6 organization. In addition to continuing its five-plus year history of facilitating communication
Federal-Mogul Introduces New Print, Online Ad Campaign
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Federal-Mogul Corp. has introduced an extensive new print and online advertising campaign that invites millions of vehicle owners and maintainers to join the celebration of the Champion spark plug brand’s 100th anniversary. The “Always a Champion” campaign, featuring NASCAR Nextel Cup superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr., invites do-it-yourselfers and automotive professionals to experience
Timken Joins Effort to Reduce Mercury Emissions
The Timken Company has announced its participation in a program designed to improve environmental quality by reducing levels of mercury emitted from automobile scrap used as raw material in the steelmaking process. Timken has become a member of the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program (NVMSRP), which exists to help lower the level of mercury emissions in the United States by approximately 75 tons over 15 years.
Federal-Mogul Celebrates Champion Brand’s 100th Anniversary
Federal-Mogul Corp. is celebrating the Champion brand’s 100th anniversary with a limited-edition pack assortment of Champion Double Platinum Power spark plugs. The special assortment features a commemorative over-pack highlighting Champion milestones of the past century as well as a custom-designed Champion anniversary die-cast racecar. The new Champion 100-year assortment includes 20 Double Platinum Power spark plug 4-packs and commemorative packaging as well as an in-pack 1/64th-scale limited edition racecar. Each assortment also includes a promotional poster and counter card merchandiser to help maximize consumer involvement in the brand’s centennial celebration while driving sales of Champion Double Platinum Power plugs.