CV Products and Motor State Distributing Team Up
CV Products Consolidated, LLC has announced its plans to further increase focus on growing its various manufacturing businesses, and is appointing Motor State Distributing as a Master Distributor of CV’s proprietary brands.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Names Kyle Fischer Director of Marketing, Bob Miller Director of Sales
Lubrication Specialties Inc. has announced that two key management positions have been filled—Director of Marketing and Director of Sales.
Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. Names 2016 Vendor and Representative of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse Inc. (EPWI) has named its 2016 “Vendor Of The Year” and “Representative Of The Year” at the Awards Dinner during EPWI’s annual summer conference in Vail, Colorado on Thursday, August 10th, 2017.
Rockford Systems Expands Executive Sales Team
To lead the growth in Rockford Systems’ corporate sales, Mike Spain joins the company as director of Key Accounts, a new position within the company. Mr. Spain is a 22-year veteran of the machine safeguarding and automation industries.
Ray Field and Dougans Racing Engines are the 2015 Performance Engine Builder of the Year
The folks at Dougans Racing Engines won a lot in 2015. Between the Best in The Desert series and the SCORE Racing series, both of which are trophy truck racing, Dougans won three races in each series and had podium finishes at every single race. “It was a banner year,” says Ray Field, owner of
Trade Shows Are Business Benefits If Properly Planned
Yes I am and I will tell you why. I have been a trade show junkie since I was just a little sales manager. Yep, I am not lying. To me, trade shows are the premier method to be able to see, touch and learn about any and all things in any market you go
CRP Automotive Names Marie Yeager as Product Manager for Pentosin and Ajusa
CRP Automotive has announced the appointment of Marie Yeager as Product Manager for the Pentosin and Ajusa brands. In this role, Yeager will be responsible for managing product line life cycles from strategic planning to tactical activities, developing product sales, and providing technical support.
Permatex Appoints Paco Agrafojo as Director of Marketing
Permatex has named Paco Agrafojo to head up its marketing team. As Director of Marketing, Agrafojo will be responsible for driving product innovation, engaging consumers through the brands, and providing Permatex’s retail partners with viable solutions to drive their category growth.
Roush Yates Engines and L.S. Starrett Announce Partnership
Roush Yates Engines has announced a new Technical Partner, The L.S. Starrett Company, a precision measuring solutions provider. Over the past 13 years, Starrett has been a long standing premier supplier to Roush Yates Engines, providing premium measuring tools.
Brian Lounsberry Named Motovicity President and CEO
Motovicity Distribution has announced that it has appointed Brian Lounsberry as president and CEO effective December 7, 2016. An 11-year veteran of the company, Brian Lounsberry has played an integral role in the company’s long history of successive growth.
David Williams Named Director of OE Sales, Marketing and Strategic Planning for DENSO
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. has promoted David H. Williams to director of Original Equipment Sales (OES), Marketing and Strategic Planning. In the newly created position, Williams oversees all aspects of DENSO’s original equipment service sales, product development and original equipment service parts while continuing to manage the company’s Marketing and Strategic Planning departments.
DENSO Announces New Marketing Manager
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of DENSO Corp., has named Daniel Muramoto marketing manager of the company’s aftermarket automotive products and services, as well as its MovinCool, Robotics and ADC divisions.
Timken Names Two To New Marketing Roles in Automotive Aftermarket
The Timken Company has announced that Mark Stangl and Ryan Shaffer have assumed new marketing roles to support its automotive aftermarket group.
Rockford Systems Appoints Carrie Halle as Vice President of Marketing
Rockford Systems, LLC has hired Carrie Halle as vice president of marketing. In this position, Carrie will report directly to Joe Nitiss, CEO of Rockford Systems. In her role, Carrie will be responsible for managing all of the firm’s strategic and marketing programs, with a short-term focus on web development, re-focusing the brand, channel marketing programs and strategic growth initiatives.
Robert Christy Joins JohnDow Industries as Vice President af Sales & Marketing
JohnDow Industries has announced that Robert Christy has joined JDI as the company’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Rob will be responsible for leading the sales team, driving revenue and new product development as well as contributing to the marketing and growth strategies of JohnDow.
Jim Markle Joins Lesjöfors Springs America Inc. as VP Sales & Marketing, IAM Division
Robert Glynn, vice president and general manager of aftermarket operations for Lesjöfors Group, has announced the appointment of Jim Markle to this key role within the group’s US operation. Markle has many years of experience in the automotive aftermarket.
Jenny Schmitz Joins FM3 Performance Marketing as Director of Marketing and Special Events
Automotive aftermarket and grassroots enthusiast event expert Jenny Schmitz has joined the FM3 Performance Marketing team. Jenny’s responsibilities will include development of new and existing business for FM3’s core business of event & mobile marketing and live event production for the automotive aftermarket performance industry. In addition, she will be responsible for developing and overseeing
Mopar and Pennzoil Announce Sponsorship of Leah Pritchett-Piloted NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
Mopar and Pennzoil have announced sponsorship of the NHRA Top Fuel Dragster driven by Leah Pritchett, returning the brand to the class in which Mopar first established its reputation for excellence at the dragstrip.
SEMA Show Expands Education Program with Friday Sessions
The 2016 SEMA Show will feature education sessions on Friday, a first since the inception of the Show’s Education Days program. The additional sessions on Friday will provide attendees with the opportunity to accomplish more during the Show, create a schedule with more flexibility and participate in a desired session.
Autologic Diagnostics Expands Market Presence and Adds to its Team
Autologic Diagnostics, a provider of an aftermarket automotive diagnostics solution that enables repair shops to quickly identify faults and repair cars faster, has announced the appointment of new professionals to its team along with an employee promotion at its Commack, Long Island, N.Y. North American headquarters.
