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Posts by Steve Pawlett
Pre-registered buyers are invited to vote for their favorite products in the AAPEX New Product Showcase starting Monday, Oct. 15. Buyers have until Friday, Oct. 19,…
More Monroe Quick-Strut Assemblies
Tenneco continues to expand its aftermarket ride control offering. Monroe Quick-Strut premium replacement strut assemblies are now available for an additional 4.2 million vehicles throughout North…
Rubber Recycling Symposium
The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) together with Host Sponsor, eTracks Tire Management Systems, are hosting the 2018…
ATD Files for Bankruptcy
American Tire Distributors Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after reaching a deal with most of its bondholders to cut about $1.1 billion of debt. The…
Let’s Tech 20-Minute Presentations at AAPEX
Technology experts will give “TED Talk-style” presentations on the latest new products, tools and technologies and how they benefit automotive aftermarket businesses at AAPEX. The 20-minute…
Conti LAR 3 Light Truck Tire
Continental has added the 16-inch Conti LAR 3 to its commercial light truck tire portfolio. The Conti LAR 3 is designed for regional routes and speeds of more…
Dan Baker Takes on New Leadership Role at Schrader
Dan Baker has stepped into the newly developed role of Global Sales Director and Robert Tinson has moved into Dan’s previous role of Director of Sales,…
New Versa Cross All-Terrain Tire From ITP
Designed to dominate on multiple surfaces, the Versa Cross 8-ply rated radial from the Carlstar Group is compliant with DOT standards and made in the USA. …
Cloyes Timing Drive Systems at AAPEX
Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc., will display its complete line of timing drive system products during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), October 30 – November…
Yokohama Development Centre Opens in NC
Local officials joined Yokohama executives for the ribbon-cutting festivities for Yokohama’s new tire research facility in Cornelius, North Carolina. The high- tech, 25,000 sq. ft. building…