LARTE Updates Logo

Alexey Yanovskiy, founder of LARTE, more than six years ago personally painted a model logo for the company…

LINE-X to Partner with ‘Legendary’ NHRA Race Team

LINE-X is teaming up with NHRA race team Tasca Racing and funny car driver Bob Tasca III, driver of the Ford Performance Shelby Mustang…

Covercraft Acquires 40-Year-Old Seat Cover Maker

Covercraft Industries has acquired Marathon Seat Covers, a manufacturer of custom-fit seat covers for the automotive industry….

New Mobile App Aims to Speed Up Parts Search

TrakMotive has launched an online parts application lookup available for Apple iOS and Android devices….

Axalta Names New CEO

Axalta Coating Systems has appointed Terrence Hahn as CEO, effective Sept. 4…

Shop vs. Shop: Are Loaner Car Programs Worth It?

Having a loaner car program is a great opportunity to expose customers to more aftermarket products. But is the risk worth the reward? Two shop principals duke it out in THE SHOP magazine’s newest show SHOP vs. SHOP. Click play above to watch. — MEET THE PRINCIPALS Josh Poulson is the principal of Auto Additions in Columbus, Ohio,… Continue reading Shop vs. Shop: Are Loaner Car Programs Worth It?

CURT to Expand Hitch Production, Transition Electrical Manufacturing

CURT is expanding its hitch manufacturing capacity in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and consolidating Eau Claire and Philippines electrical manufacturing operations into one location…

BOLT Lock Hires New Sales Account Manager

BOLT Lock has appointed Jason Buckles as the new sales account manager for the company…

COVERCRAFT Names Henson as VP of Finance

Covercraft Industries has appointed Donna Henson as vice president of finance….

The Final Touch: Installing Edge Trims and Rubber Seals

Your customer’s car or truck wouldn’t be complete without the proper trims and rubber seals to make it look sleek and protect it from the elements. Universal Edge Trims and Rubber Seals like those offered by Trim-Lok can easily be installed on nearly any vehicle, regardless of make or model. Adding a protective trim to… Continue reading The Final Touch: Installing Edge Trims and Rubber Seals

Tint World Expands into New Orleans and Delaware

Boca Raton, Florida-based Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened its first franchises in New Orleans and in Delaware…

Bonded Trim-Seal vs. Co-Extruded Trim-Seal

Which Trim-Seal is right for you? Which will improve or enhance your project? Learn the key similarities and differences between Trim-Lok’s Trim-Seal lines.

Butyl Adhesive and Hot Melt Adhesive

Trim-Lok offers the widest variety of Trim Seals and Edge Trim products on the market today. Most of these products are now available with pre-applied out-of-the box Butyl adhesive sealant or Hot Melt adhesive. Both provide an additional protection to your Trim Seals and Edge Trim selection.