Tag: Shop Management

Meyer Distributing Opens New Pennsylvania Cross-Dock

Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Reading, Pennsylvania, the parts distributor announced. The new location will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s East Hanover, New Jersey and Scranton, Pennsylvania distribution hubs, which house inventories of automotive, RV and marine accessories and replacement parts as well as outdoor lifestyle, janitorial/sanitation and industrial products.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens New Pennsylvania Cross-Dock

Chuck Kinkade Joins Redline Detection to Oversee Global Business Development

Redline Detection, a provider of diagnostic leak detection equipment, announced today that Chuck Kinkade has joined the company to oversee Global Business Development. Kinkade comes to Redline from Mahle, where he was head of Workshop Engineering and Product Management. He also previously worked for Bosch North America as a sales manager of New Business Development,… Continue reading Chuck Kinkade Joins Redline Detection to Oversee Global Business Development

Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses

Epicor, a supplier of industry-specific enterprise software, has launched a new multi-feature Epicor Service CRM mobile app for automotive service businesses, the company announced. The mobile app is available for download through the App Store and Google Play. Use of the app requires an active subscription to Epicor Service CRM, a customer relationship management solution… Continue reading Epicor Launches New Mobile App for Automotive Service Businesses

Shanghai COVID-19 Outbreak Threatens Supply Chain

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, China, could cause further supply chain struggles, according to a recent report from The Guardian. The outbreak is the country’s worst since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and has led to a lockdown of Shanghai’s 26 million residents, the report said, and there are increasing signs that… Continue reading Shanghai COVID-19 Outbreak Threatens Supply Chain

SEMA Now Accepting Council, Network Volunteer Applications

SEMA is now accepting applications to volunteer as a leader of a SEMA council or network, the organization announced. According to SEMA, each council and network is led by a Select Committee, small groups of volunteers who are elected by the council or network they represent. The Select Committee meets throughout the year to develop… Continue reading SEMA Now Accepting Council, Network Volunteer Applications

Meyer Distributing Adds AO Coolers to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added AO Coolers to its line card, the parts distributor announced. “The request for additional cooler options has been high,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of brand strategy at Meyer Distributing. “The number of new customers in the RV, camping, marine, overlanding and powersports spaces has grown tremendously the last two years and… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds AO Coolers to Line Card

SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors

SEMA has appointed two new directors working in the councils and membership department: Pamela Brown-Matthis and Marcy Ann Yanus, the organization announced. Brown-Matthis will serve as the new education director based in McKinney, Texas. Yanus has been named the new SEMA council director overseeing Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and… Continue reading SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors

Garage Gurus Continues Scholarship Program

Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from Tenneco’s DRiV group, will again award up to $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are accepted or currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges and universities or enrolled full-time at a U.S. high school, the company announced. Applications are now available on the… Continue reading Garage Gurus Continues Scholarship Program

From the Mag: Selling at a Sales Meeting

As a restyler, it’s important for you to sell your products and services to dealership professionals. If you’re enthusiastic and honest, and deliver what you promise, the process can be fun and rewarding. Selling to Dealerships Two things I appreciate about car salespeople is that they know a good thing when they see it and… Continue reading From the Mag: Selling at a Sales Meeting

PRI Seeking Speakers for 2022 Trade Show

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is seeking speakers for its 2022 PRI Trade Show, the organization said. The organization is now accepting proposal submissions through April 15 that reflect current trends, ideas, best practices and processes, new techniques and discoveries within the racing and performance industry. Topics of Interest for PRI 2022: Business Operations Hiring/Employee Management… Continue reading PRI Seeking Speakers for 2022 Trade Show