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Activant catalog added to ASA Tire Systems software

November 4, 2009

Tire dealers and repair shops using TireMaster business management software will have a means to access a comprehensive auto parts catalog, thanks to Activant's Integrated Service Estimator (ISE).

Source: Aftermarket Business

TRICO names Orlando as aftermarket marketing manager

August 21, 2009

Trico Products announces the appointment of Danielle Orlando as marketing manager-aftermarket.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Consumers still associate name brand parts with quality, says NPD

Consumers don't always equate value with quality, report adds.
August 20, 2009

In other consumer goods categories, most consumers perceive the quality of private label brands as being equal to name brands, but a recent report from The NPD Group finds this isn't always the case with auto aftermarket products consumers.

Source: Aftermarket Business

CAWA accepting 2010 scholarship applications

August 19, 2009

CAWA announces the recipients for the 2009 Memorial Scholarship Program. The selected students will each receive funds toward their 2009 academic year.

Source: Motor Age

Dominic Grote named president, COO of Grote Industries

August 19, 2009

Grote Industries has appointed Dominic Grote as president and chief operating officer.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Changing consumer behavior toward automotive maintenance keeps repair shops on tenterhooks

August 4, 2009

Consumers invest more in the maintenance and repair of their vehicles as they expect to own the vehicles longer in the wake of financial uncertainties, job loss fears, and uncertain fuel prices triggered by the economic slump.

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