Tag: Restyling

Tri-State Enterprises Acquires 12V Distributor

Tri-State Enterprises, a wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and truck accessories, has acquired 12V electronics distributor O.W. Donald. O.W. Donald, a third-generation family owned business, started in 1968, specialized in products for the RV industry. In 2005 OWD expanded to become a distributor for the 12V aftermarket, with a focus on higher quality brands… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Acquires 12V Distributor

Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide

Miami Corporation, a distributor of automotive interior and exterior trim products for both OEM and aftermarket companies, has published a guide explaining what materials can be used to create personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as possible alternatives if the materials cannot be sourced. The guide also includes links to templates, videos and other information… Continue reading Miami Corp. Publishes PPE Material Guide

Alcantara Re-Opens Italian Production Facility

Production resumes at Alcantara facilities in Nera Montoro.

Alcantara is re-opening its Nera Montoro, Italy, production and R&D facilities north of Rome to supply demand for its “Made in Italy” automotive interior material. Alcantara voluntarily closed the facility, which has 500 employees, in late March in response to the COVID-19 crisis, although it was authorized to stay in production. “Our decision to close… Continue reading Alcantara Re-Opens Italian Production Facility

Classic Industries Releases Classic Car Coloring Book

Classic Industries has released a downloadable, 24-page coloring book featuring some of the greatest classic muscle cars and trucks of all time. Curated by the team at Classic Industries, the coloring book was designed with both kids and adult enthusiasts in mind. The free coloring book can be downloaded and printed by clicking here.

Stimulus Checks Boosting Mobile Electronics Sales

Mobile electronics retailers, reps and distributors are reporting a notable boost in sales following the release of government stimulus payments to consumers, according to a CE Outlook poll. Dealers have reported back to the magazine that sales are up 20% to 300% in the mobile electronics segment since stimulus checks hit consumers’ bank accounts, and… Continue reading Stimulus Checks Boosting Mobile Electronics Sales

Automotive Paint Manufacturer Retools to Produce Hand Sanitizer

In an effort to help alleviate chronic shortages of Personal Protective Equipment for medical workers combating COVID-19, AutomotiveTouchup, a New Orleans based manufacturer of automobile paints and supplies, repurposed part of its production line to produce and donate more than 900 units of hand sanitizer for hospital use at LCMC Health New Orleans. “It was… Continue reading Automotive Paint Manufacturer Retools to Produce Hand Sanitizer

European Leather Supply Largely Unaffected by COVID-19

According to automotive upholstery blog The Hog Ring, supply of Hydes Leather and Alcantara from German and Italian warehouses has been largely unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. While the blog had previously reported that Italy and Germany had halted leather production, any product marked as inventory could still be packaged and shipped, meaning supply of… Continue reading European Leather Supply Largely Unaffected by COVID-19

LINE-X Named Top Automotive Services Franchise Company for 11th Straight Year

LINE-X, manufacturer of high-performance protective coatings and automotive accessories, topped the Miscellaneous Auto Products and Services category for an 11th consecutive year as part of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 41st annual Franchise 500 rankings. LINE-X’s growth, customer support, brand strength and low franchise fees helped secure a ranking of #327 on the magazine’s Franchise 500 list. The… Continue reading LINE-X Named Top Automotive Services Franchise Company for 11th Straight Year

Truck Hero Retools Facilities to Produce PPE

Truck Hero has announced that five of the company’s manufacturing facilities have been retooled and are now producing personal protective equipment (PPE). Truck Hero facilities located in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Howe, Indiana; Nashville, Tennessee; Lawrenceville, Georgia and Yankton, South Dakota, will aid in COVID-19 efforts by producing face masks, face shields, isolation gowns and plastic… Continue reading Truck Hero Retools Facilities to Produce PPE

Trim Shop Caught Making Knockoff Medical Masks

A trim shop in the United Arab Emirates was busted for making knockoff medical masks, according to auto upholstery blog The Hog Ring. The masks, designed to appear like medical-grade masks, were made of poor-quality fabric and headed to a nearby grocery store to be sold to customers before the shop was raided by local… Continue reading Trim Shop Caught Making Knockoff Medical Masks

Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

In January, Mazda Motor Corporation marked its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, announced its 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio

Alpine Electronics has named Ed Moriarty as its new assistant vice president of aftermarket car audio, according to CE Outlook. In the position, Moriarty will oversee channel management and support the company’s aftermarket sales staff. “I’m thrilled to start at a company that has such a large presence in the mobile electronics industry,” Moriarty told… Continue reading Alpine Names New Assistant VP of Aftermarket Car Audio