Tag: Restyling

THE SHOP Expands Sales Team

THE SHOP announces a sales team promotion and two new hires to better serve aftermarket companies with their business-to business marketing programs. Stacy Marshall, formerly associate publisher of THE SHOP, has been named Director of Sales for the brand’s parent company, Alabama-based Cahaba Media Group. She will oversee the sales teams for CMG’s three Colorado-based… Continue reading THE SHOP Expands Sales Team

Tint World Adds Location on Florida Gulf Coast

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is expanding its service along the Gulf Coast with a new location in Pensacola, Florida, the company announced. Tint World Pensacola, owned by John and Jennifer Mitchell, will deliver automotive aftermarket services and accessories to drivers throughout the western Panhandle area. In addition to window tint solutions, Tint World offers… Continue reading Tint World Adds Location on Florida Gulf Coast

Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Unplugged Performance, a customizer specializing in high-performance Tesla upgrades, has revealed ‘Dark Knight’, the latest Model S-APEX Plaid from its Complete Vehicle program, a program that offers bespoke Tesla vehicles tailored to individual preferences and style. The S-APEX builds start life as a Tesla Model S Plaid, which then undergoes aerodynamic, braking, suspension and luxury… Continue reading Unplugged Performance Unveils ‘Dark Knight’ Custom Tesla

Tint World Adds New Florida Location

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is opening its 22nd location in its home state of Florida, the company announced. Tint World Pembroke Pines, owned by Jeff Beauplan and John Blakley, will further expand access to the company’s automotive aftermarket accessories and services in southern Broward County and the Fort Lauderdale area, the franchise owners said.… Continue reading Tint World Adds New Florida Location

Katzkin Acquires Roadwire Leather

Katzkin Leather has acquired the assets of Roadwire Leather, the companies announced. The acquisition will allow the company to provide additional products to its customers, and extend its distribution and manufacturing capacity, according to a statement from Katzkin. “This acquisition expands Katzkin’s capabilities to serve all of our customers from OEMs to restylers and millions… Continue reading Katzkin Acquires Roadwire Leather

RealTruck Acquires Go Rhino

RealTruck has acquired the Go Rhino brand and its parent company, IDDEA (Industria Diseñadora De Autopartes, S.A. De C.V.), the companies announced. Go Rhino holds 40 issued and pending patents for the products it develops and manufactures for truck, Jeep and SUV applications, the company said. The acquisition adds to RealTruck’s existing portfolio of brands… Continue reading RealTruck Acquires Go Rhino

Tint World Expands in New Jersey

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is continuing its expansion in New Jersey with the opening of a new location in Maple Shade, the company announced. Owned by Maurice and Davante Hooks, Tint World Maple Shade provides a variety of automotive aftermarket accessories and services, including window-tint solutions, custom wheels and tires, nano ceramic coatings, automotive… Continue reading Tint World Expands in New Jersey

Leer Group Appoints New President, COO

Leer Group has appointed Nando Zucchi as its new president and chief operating officer, the company announced. Before joining Leer Group, Zucchi served as president of Pacific Cycle for three years, leading strategy, revenue and profit operations, the company said, and initiated successful eCommerce growth and implemented operation plans that improved both Pacific Cycle’s sourcing… Continue reading Leer Group Appoints New President, COO

Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Ziebart International Corporation has promoted Thomas Bowler to director of U.S. Retail Operations, the company annnounced. Bowler first started at Ziebart in 2016 as a product sales and technical support specialist. He most recently served as a regional sales manager, working closely with Ziebart’s franchise owners, the company said. As director of U.S. Retail Operations,… Continue reading Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

MasterTech Expo Adds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Event

MasterTech Expo, an annual trade event produced by Mobile Solutions, is adding a new awards ceremony to the event, organizers announced. Presented during the event, scheduled for March 3-6, 2024, in Mesa, Arizona, the awards will encompass two groups: the attendees of MasterTech Expo and the vendor partners and exhibitors at the event. “These awards… Continue reading MasterTech Expo Adds Awards Ceremony for 2024 Event

Tint World Plans Carolinas Expansion

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers is planning the development of six additional locations in North and South Carolina, the company announced. Under the development agreement, Shawn McMaster, Jaysen McMaster Forman and Candi Krueger, who opened Tint World locations in Fayeteville and Greensboro, North Carolina, in 2023, will open three additional locations in North Carolina (Asheville,… Continue reading Tint World Plans Carolinas Expansion

Spray Lubricants: Canned Responses

End users are looking for specialized spray lubricant formulas to meet specific needs. (Photo courtesy WD-40 Brand)

This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Stuck on a project? There’s a spray lubricant that can help. A staple of any shop shelf, today’s lubricants are more effective, more versatile and more targeted than ever. Use them to break free stuck fasteners, protect metals and resist rust. While… Continue reading Spray Lubricants: Canned Responses