In an on-going effort to further diversify its product offerings, JohnDow Industries Inc. (JDI) recently completed the asset purchase of Austin Engineering Inc. Both companies are based in Barberton, Ohio.
Tags: Mark Pfleeger, Service bays, Shop equipment
Myers Tire Supply Distribution Inc. has added seven 1/2-inch preset torque wrenches to its lineup.
Tags: Service bays, Technicians, Under-car service
Raybestos brand brake calipers and ball joints are available for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler for the first time.
Tags: Brakes, Service bays, Under-car service
The Bosch Automotive Aftermarket division of Robert Bosch LLC plans to acquire the "Service Solutions" business of SPX Corp. for $1.15 billion. The parties signed an agreement to that effect on Jan. 23, 2012.
Tags: Acquisition, Robert Hanser, Service bays, Under-car service, Underhood service
Oil changes are not a high-ticket item in the automotive aftermarket. There is way too much competition.
Tags: B.O.B., Facts Issue, Oil changes, Service bays
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Penny Hydraulics Ltd., a manufacturer of lifting and handling equipment in the United Kingdom, is introducing its Single Wheel Lift to the United States.
Tags: Lifts, Service bays
A new series of fluid exchange products is available from Bosch. The products are designed "to boost shop revenue and margins, and increase the shop’s customer satisfaction," according to the company.
Tags: Fluid exchange products, Service bays, Tim Stumpff, Underhood service
A new flexible type of storage system from Equipto can create denser, more space and labor-efficient parts storage capacity as business, budget, or storage needs change.
Tags: Service bays, Storage system
Hogan Tire Co. recently opened its seventh store in Massachusetts. The new Hogan Tire & Auto Service Centers outlet is located in Hudson, Mass.
Tags: Ed Hogan, Hogan Tire, Service bays, Store expansion
Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack posted net income of $7 million on net sales of $522.2 million for its 13-week third quarter ended Oct. 29, 2011. That compares to earnings of $5.7 million on sales of $496.4 million for the same period a year ago.
Tags: Mike Odell, Pep Boys financials, Service bays
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has added to the list of vehicles covered by its VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS Sensors.
Tags: OE, Service bays, Technicians, TPMS
Two aftermarket parts manufacturers are hoping television will increase their brand awareness.
Tags: Brakes, Service bays, Television advertising, Under-car service, Wiper Blades
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