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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Quadratec to Host ‘Jeeps and Java’ in Ohio

Quadratec is hosting a “Jeeps and Java” car meet at Trail Quest in Plain City, Ohio, the company announced. Scheduled for July 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the event will be open to all Jeep enthusiasts, and will feature coffee, donuts and raffle prizes. Quadratec’s team of Jeep experts will be on-site at the… Continue reading Quadratec to Host ‘Jeeps and Java’ in Ohio

Meyer Distributing Adds Outdoor Equipment to Product Lineup

Meyer Distributing is now offering a variety of hunting blinds and other outdoor equipment, the distributor announced. “With over 10 brand names and over 100 units in stock, we have what you need to get ready for the season,” said Nick Gramelspacher of Meyer Distributing. “[We have] big names in stock like Ardisam, Banks Outdoors,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Outdoor Equipment to Product Lineup

Continental Tire Partners with UTI

Continental Tire has been selected as the Official Tire of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the company announced. The new partnership includes campus and curriculum aides to each of UTI’s 13 locations across the nation. “We are pleased to announce Continental Tire’s sponsorship of Universal Technical Institute (UTI),” said Chris Charity, vice president of sales –… Continue reading Continental Tire Partners with UTI

Tint World Names New Accounting Manager

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has hired Chris Hejda to serve as its accounting manager, the company announced. Hejda will be responsible for oversight of internal and external financial reporting, financial controls, accounting, tax and audit relations. “Our goal at Tint World is to continue accelerating our growth, and that depends on a foundation of… Continue reading Tint World Names New Accounting Manager

Tri-State Enterprises Adds to Sales Team

Tri-State Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of automotive parts, car audio/electronics, and truck accessories, has hired Greg Frabotta to join its sales team, the company announced. Frabotta will be responsible for driving and growing outside sales in the North Texas region, the company said, and will be working out of its Arlington, Texas distribution center. Frabotta… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Adds to Sales Team

LSI Appoints New Chemical Business Development Manager

Lubrication Specialties Inc. has promoted Julie Blankenship to the position of LSI Chemical Business Development Manager, the company announced. The position serves as the primary support to international distributors authorized to sell LSI Chemical branded additives and Hot Shot’s Secret products overseas. In this position, Blankenship will coordinate all LSI Chemical sales and marketing activity… Continue reading LSI Appoints New Chemical Business Development Manager

Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program

Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, has formed a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its Collision Engineering Program, the company announced. Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program uses a two-year apprenticeship model in which students receive real-world experience… Continue reading Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program

Petersen Museum to Host Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion

The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to host a screening of Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road and a panel discussion the organization announced. The documentary film investigates the history of Route 66 by looking at how women overcame segregation and gender discrimination to build fulfilling lives for themselves and… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Host Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion

Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands

Milton Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic accessories, has acquired Casey Tool and Lock Technology, the company announced. Casey Tool and Lock Technology is the designer and manufacturer of the LTI Tools brand of professional technician specialty tools and equipment including Texas Twister, Shockit Socket, Kentucky Kicker and several other sub-brands. The Casey… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands

KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries

Stillwater Designs, the maker of KICKER mobile-audio products, celebrated the anniversaries of 48 employees on July 21, culminating with recognition of four employees who have worked for the company 30 years or more, the company announced. Warranty Manager Clint Cooke was honored for 30 years of service, Electronics Engineer Bill Doering and General Manager Jay… Continue reading KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries