Keystone Automotive Operations will host the 2023 BIG Show, its annual customer event, in Aurora, Colorado at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, on Feb. 10-11, 2023, the company announced. “We have a wonderful relationship with the Gaylord properties nationally, and after hosting the show at their Grapevine, Texas location for the past 12 years,… Continue reading 2023 Keystone BIG Show Announces New Location
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Nickels Performance Sold to Summit Racing Equipment
Transtar Holding Company, the parent entity of Transtar Industries, a distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and software solutions, has sold Nickels Performance to Summit Racing Equipment, the company announced. “We will always be proud of the Nickels team, brand, and its excellent portfolio of racing parts, and we are equally proud to sell this exceptional… Continue reading Nickels Performance Sold to Summit Racing Equipment
Race Sport Lighting Partners with Premier Performance
Race Sport Lighting has partnered with Premier Performance to expand product distribution, the company announced. Premier Performance customers can begin ordering Race Sport Lighting products immediately, including Race Sport’s Solar Cab Roof Mount Light System, GEN4 LED Premium Upgrade Kits, P-Series Projector Perfect CANBUS Headlight Solutions and more. “Premier Performance has been a great distributing… Continue reading Race Sport Lighting Partners with Premier Performance
Crossing Over: Towing Market Proves Promising
Often discussed alongside RV, the towing category is a proven source of reliable revenue for the automotive aftermarket. SEMA data shows trailer and towing products are growing in market share every year, last clocked at $0.96 billion. That number is expected to keep growing, too. Despite record low inventory in both the new and used… Continue reading Crossing Over: Towing Market Proves Promising
SEMA Rebrands Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award
SEMA has rebranded its Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award as the Channel Partner of the Year Award, the organization announced. The adapted award aims to recognize the contributions of sales, distributors, retailers and eCommerce channels in the industry, while still continuing to recognize beneficial efforts by distribution companies as they support retailers, SEMA said… Continue reading SEMA Rebrands Warehouse Distributor of the Year Award
NPW Opens New Headquarters, Distribution Center
National Performance Warehouse (NPW) recently celebrated the opening of its new distribution center and corporate headquarters in Hialeah, Florida, the company announced. The facility has over 200,000 sq. ft. of usable space, which includes a state-of-the-art conveyor system along with an automated sortation system, company representatives said. As of June 15, all receiving and shipping… Continue reading NPW Opens New Headquarters, Distribution Center
Meyer Distributing Announces Winner of Wrangler Giveaway
Meyer Distributing has announced Jisco Truck and Off-Road of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, as the winner of its Jeep Wrangler LJ Trail Rig Giveaway. To qualify for the giveaway, resellers had to purchase a minimum of $10,000 in the qualifying brands from the distributor during the official program dates, Sept. 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Announces Winner of Wrangler Giveaway
Turn 14 Distribution Adds EvoCharge to Line Card
Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added electric vehicle charging station producer EvoCharge to its line card, the company announced. “EvoCharge is a leading manufacturer of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and cable management solutions. The 1.1MW solar carport and eight EV chargers installed at our Horsham, [Pennsylvania] headquarters show our early commitment to the… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds EvoCharge to Line Card
Akrapovič Audi RS 3 8Y Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Akrapovič has released its Audi RS 3 (8Y) Evolution Line (Titanium) exhaust system, which can now be found at Turn 14 Distribution, the sole U.S. automotive distributor for Akrapovič. This exhaust has been designed with two exhaust valves fitted outside the muffler to deliver enhanced gas flow and allow for the sound to be tailored,… Continue reading Akrapovič Audi RS 3 8Y Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust Now Available at Turn 14 Distribution
Meyer Distributing Opens South Carolina Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing has opened a new location in Columbia, South Carolina, the parts distributor announced. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Indiana facility, the company said. “The South Carolina coast will see nice improvements in delivery service times and consistency,” said Cody Ziegler, director of sales for Meyer. “We’ve always… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens South Carolina Cross-Dock
Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner
Meyer Distributing has given its 2022 First Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award to Senior Sales Account Manager Ray Greenlee, the company announced. “Day-in and day-out, Ray provides and sets excellence as the standard for customer service,” said Gary Filipski, Southwest regional sales manager for Meyer. “Ray stays focused on taking care of the customer which makes… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Performance Award Winner
Tri-State Enterprises Named AAM Group Member of the Year
The AAM Group honored Tri-State Enterprises as its 2022 Member of the Year at the organization’s annual Membership Meeting held May 10–12 in Frisco, Texas, the organization announced. According to the group, each year AAM makes the selection based on five key metrics: active participation, growth as a percentage, marketing participation, participation in group buys,… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Named AAM Group Member of the Year
AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers, Contributors
The AAM Group presented awards to nine supplier partners at its recent annual Membership Meeting, held May 10–12 in Frisco, Texas, the company announced. Highlighted by the Partnership and Group Impact Awards, the categories also included Data Quality, Fastest Growing, Manpower Excellence, Marketing Support, Product Innovation, Profit Generator and Shipping Excellence. The AAM Group provided… Continue reading AAM Group Recognizes Suppliers, Contributors
LKQ Corporation Announces $500 Million Increase in Stock Repurchase Program
LKQ Corporation’s Board of Directors has authorized a $500 million increase to its existing stock repurchase program, the company announced. The increase raises the aggregate program authorization to $2.5 billion through October 25, 2024. Since initiating the stock repurchase plan in October 2018, the company has repurchased 37.3 million shares through March 31 for total… Continue reading LKQ Corporation Announces $500 Million Increase in Stock Repurchase Program
Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP
Cahaba Media Group has acquired the assets of two business-to-business brands, THE SHOP and RV PRO, from National Business Media, Inc., the company announced. THE SHOP—which includes a print magazine, digital issue, website, daily newsletter, social media and podcast—offers automotive aftermarket professionals insight on trends and products in performance, restyling/aftermarket accessories, hot rods and customization,… Continue reading Cahaba Media Group Acquires THE SHOP