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s Aftermarket International grows we include features that we believe will enhance our mission…providing information to the marketplace that makes our readers more knowledgeable of their markets, and helps them do their jobs more effectively.

With that in mind, we are happy to announce the appointment of James Wilder as our new Contributing Editor, effective with this issue. Jim comes to us from a US auto aftermarket publication, Undercar Digest.

Jim’s specialty is “how to”, meaning he is a big believer in using pictures to demonstrate to his audience how certain repairs should be done. In this issue, his feature is entitled “Engine Decarbonizing”. It’s our cover story.

I particularly like Jim’s observation that the expression “pedal to the metal” is more of a rarity than a frequent occurrence. Also, with the philosophy “a picture is worth a thousand words”, you’ll see how Jim uses pictures to further educate us.

We welcome Jim and look forward to his contributions in the future.

Each issue of Aftermarket International features two technical articles.

The second is from our friends at Brake Parts Inc / Raybestos. It’s entitled “Using the Right Lube for Brake Service” and is authored by Technical Trainer Dann Ingebritson. Thank you Dann.

Every issue of Aftermarket International and Aftermarket International en español reach various trade shows. In total, we go to close to 20 with physical distribution. It helps us get new subscribers and also is a bonus to our advertisers. This issue is no exception.

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Please take a look at our Industry News section. There is a lot of interesting things happening in the industry, and we included as many as possible. I hope you agree, its “meatier” than what we have previously published.

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Fe ature s 6/Engine Decarbonization has become a mainstay in the automotive aftermarket to keep diesel-powered and gasoline direct-injection vehicles running at maximum efficiency.

12/Using the Right Lube For Brake Service. If two pieces of metal are touching, lube it.

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ENGINE DECARBONIZING 6.0-Liter Power Stroke

By Jim Wilder, Contributing Editor

Engine decarbonization has become a mainstay in the automotive aftermarket to keep diesel-powered and gasoline direct-injection vehicles running at maximum efficiency. Rick’s Automotive, Springfield, Mo., services fleets of ambulances from 20 counties throughout southwest Missouri, northern Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

Engine decarbonization is included as part of the shop’s 60,000-mile preventive maintenance schedule on diesel engines in these emergency-vehicle fleets, and many other fleets it services.

Recently the shop tried a new engine-cleaning product that was introduced to them by Bartec USA, a company known for its tire-pressure monitoring diagnostic and service equipment. Called Revive, the product is a water-based, non-toxic and nonflammable fluid and was originally developed for the cleaning and maintenance of aviation jet engines, power-station turbines and large marine diesel engines.

Dennis Flanery, Bartec national sales manager, central, said Bartec recently bought the Revive product line from a manufacturer in England.

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Last Chance Before Replacing a Turbo Dennis Flanery, national sales manager, central, for Bartec, said that Revive is designed to be used as a preventive-maintenance procedure. However, the product has been found to be a “lastchance solution” before a shop is forced to buy a new turbo Dennis Flanery charger for an engine.

Such was the case a few months ago when he visited a school district in Alabama that owned a fleet of Freightliner school buses with Cummins engines. One bus was five or six years old but was only driven daily for very short trips to pick up students for school and then take them back home. With only 63,000 miles on the odometer

the truck’s variable geometric turbo impeller was caked with hardened carbon deposits. Flanery said other cleaning products were used to no avail, and with the warranty out of date, Cummins advised the school that the only “fix” was to replace the turbo charger, with parts and labor reaching about $3,000.

The first step of the three-step process using Resolve helps soften the hardened carbon with the following second and third steps providing the actual cleaning, he said. “With this particular bus, we used one kit to clean the hardened carbon from the impeller,” Flanery said “So the problem was solved for about one-tenth of the cost of a new turbo charger.”

In Florida, Flanery assisted with the turbo cleaning on a Chevrolet Duramax that was used only inside a U.S. Naval base where the legal speed limit was only 25 mph – the perfect recipe for extreme carbon build up.

“It took two kits to soften the carbon and clean the turbo system,” he said. “We can’t guarantee that this will work every time when a turbo has this much damage, but it is sure worth a shot for any fleet operator who wants to try and prevent unnecessary expenses.

Flanery advised that after any cleaning, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) may go into the active regeneration mode earlier than normal to help burn up any of the extra carbon soot deposits held in the filter from the cleaning.

Rick’s Automotive’s ASE Master Technician Dan Williams was assigned the task of using the new product on a 2010 Ford Power Stroke. He explained that engine carbon buildup is common on these ambulances because their daily duties, in essence, are much like that of taxis and law-enforcement patrol cars – they sit idling for extensive periods of time and often are driven in everyday traffic. Putting the “pedal to the metal” does not occur as often as some may believe. Bartec’s Dennis Flanery said the softening of the carbon deposits take place during the first step, with the actual cleaning taking place in steps two and three. Cleaning of the exhaust side of the turbo continues for a period of time as the vehicle is driven.

Williams noted that Revive did a better job of softening the carbon deposits compared to other cleaning systems he has used. He added that he preferred the Revive because the water-based cleaner was not caustic and he did not have to worry about skin damage to his hands. He also said that that the white flumes of smoke that blew out the tailpipe during the cleaning process, which took place in the parking lot, were not as offensive smelling as other products he had used.

The pump and applicator combination, which was included, was a “nice touch” since an added-cost specialized pump was not required.

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This 2010 Ford E-350 with the 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine has been well maintained. It has more than 360,000 miles on the odometer but Williams said that it is on its second engine. The replacement engine now has about 125,000 miles on it.

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The engine-cleaning procedure is a three-step process that starts with a cold engine. Note that the kit includes three bottles of water-based, nontoxic cleaning liquid and an applicator-spraying nozzle.

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The first step is to run the engine at 0.45 times the manufacturer’s maximum rpm (redline) of the engine.

For the 6.0-liter diesel, Williams determined that to be 1,485 rpm. He used a pedal prop to maintain the specified engine rpm.

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In the second step the engine should be running at 0.3 times the manufacturer’s maximum rpm (redline of the engine), which is 990 rpm for this engine.

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The bottom side, which did not have direct contact with the Revive spray, had turned from hardened carbon to a “gooey” substance that could be easily wiped off.

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Restart the engine with the engine speed at 0.4 times the manufacturer’s rpm (which is 1,320 rpm for this engine). Spray the last bottle of fluid into the intake. Leave the engine running a few more minutes.

The carbon on the EGR also had been softened.

It was first wiped with a shop towel to remove softened carbon build-up.

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Jim Wilder has been a member of the automotive aftermarket for more than 38 years as an editor, writing technical, management and industry news articles.

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Using the Right Lube For Brake Service

By Dann Ingebritson, Technical Trainer, Brake Parts Inc

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eing in the automotive repair business for many years, I am familiar with the various types of vehicle lubricants. Even way back when I first started in the trade there were things you do and things you don’t. We had special graphite grease for the door lock to prevent freezing, anti-seize for exhaust bolts under extreme heat and silicone for rubber parts. WD-40 was the catch all if you didn’t know what to use or didn’t have the right lube. All I knew was if two pieces of metal were touching, lube it. Ball joints, hood latches, door hinges, pitman arms – almost every part on the car that slid against another part needed some sort of lube, and that included the brake components.

The brake pads may not slide a long distance, but they still need to move freely. Everyone has done a brake job where the old pads had to be hammered out of the bracket. You have seen pads wear unevenly due to one pad moving and the other one being stuck in place. Even if the caliper square-cut seal is doing its job and flexing to retract the piston, you still need pads to move easily. Most manufacturers use floating calipers for higher

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corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) ratings rather than the old sliding type, so ease of movement is absolutely necessary.

Working at Brake Parts Inc (BPI) in the technical service department for the past 18 years has allowed me to see and perform many brake jobs. I am still Pad with dry shim amazed when I see pads installed dry. that can migrate When I see the person doing it or see off of the pad due to no lubrication

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it in the warranty bin, I usually question the shop or individual on why they did not lube any part of the brake job. Normally the answer is “they don’t lube them from the factory.” I agree, most manufacturers do not lube the slide area or backing plates.

This may be due to cost, EPA regulations, cleanliness, possible contamination, time factor or whatever else we can think of.

But I also know of a couple technical service bulletins (TSB) that have been created over the years that specifically direct the technician to apply high-temperature synthetic lube to the back of the pads. The GM version even gives a part number for the silicone brake lubricant (88862181), but I have found many equivalents. The TSB is normally for noise issues, but that just proves the point. Why not cut back on noise, extend pad life, prevent brake pulls and make your customer happy by just lubing metal to metal contact points? You will also extend the life of the shims, which can get pulled off of the backing plate with pad movement.

Also, don’t forget when the vehicle is brand new all parts are clean and there are no rusty brackets, but instead, perfectly clean hardware and functioning calipers. You get the vehicle with rusty worn-out everything, including shocks and struts.

I hear from many technicians who reuse the old hardware because the new stuff doesn’t fit in the bracket. As I stated before, I am involved in hundreds of brake jobs per year and I can’t remember the last time I had an issue with hardware. This is due to the fact we sand blast brackets and/or file any knuckle assembly that the pads ride in. After cleaning and applying the correct lube, the hardware fits great, as do the pads. And remember, no grinding the edges. I will sometimes prove to a non-believer that sandblasting works by ordering a rebuilt caliper for the vehicle they claim the pad does not fit. I’ll take the pad that will not work on their car, yet it slips into place on the new caliper. This just shows how much cast iron “grows” with rust. Wire brushes may not remove rust, but coarse files and sandblasters do.

There are many good brake lubes on the market, but here are some things to look for: high-temp and synthetic.

High-temp can handle more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit with some claiming protection higher than 2,500 degrees. Synthetic or silicone lube is needed because it will be in contact with rubber parts, such as caliper bushings and piston dust boots. Petroleumbased lubes will cause some rubber components to distort or bind, such as caliper-slide bushings. Lubing the backing plates where they touch metal will cut back on the noise issues and keep the shims intact.

Remember the GM TSB I referred to earlier? It was designed for noise problems.

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If you read it, it says to try three to four aggressive stops first. If that doesn’t cure noise, remove the brake pads and apply the high-temp silicone to the back of all pads. That is the end of the TSB and don’t forget this is for GM technicians working on warranty flat rate.

If your brake job comes back for noise, rapid wear or brake pull, it will cost you time and the shop’s reputation also takes a hit. Why not take the extra few steps of cleaning and lubing to make your customer happy, and then they only come back when they need new work – not to redo what has already been done.

So, what is an acceptable core? Injectors, for example, are more sensitive than most other engine products—such as an alternator or a cylinder head—so a core-acceptance policy must be carefully followed. Cores must be in reasonably good and in repairable condition. Every core needs to be visually inspected by the customer. Cores must be packaged and protected very well, to prevent any damage during transportation which would make the core unrepairable. n Dann Ingebritson is a technical trainer for Brake Parts Inc. BPI’s technical team can be reached at 800-407-0354 or www.raybestos.com

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Guide to Aftermarket Air Disc Brakes Unlike some aftermarket kits, Bendix replacement kits include a complete OEM hardware kit, including pad retention springs, retainer bars, and shear adaptors. While they may seem like unimportant accessories, these pieces play an important role in proper ADB function and service life.

Some aftermarket pad kits do not include the retainer bar, requiring the customer to reuse

a part that was not designed to be reused. Other AM pad kits also use weak pad springs.

These two conditions introduce the risk of retainer bar failure

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Arnott’s SK-3199 (pictured) is a remanufactured OE rear shock for the 2003-2009 MercedesBenz E-Class (W211 chassis) and 2005-2011 CLS-Class (W219 chassis) AMG models with AIRMATIC and ADS and without 4MATIC and Arnott remanufactured rear OE shocks are inspected, steam cleaned, and spin blasted to bare metal before being recharged with new high-performance shock oil. Worn components, such as the piston, rod guides and seal pack are replaced before being

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The U.S. designed and assembled replacement shocks come just months after the company released Arnott remanufactured OE rear shocks SK-3197 and SK-3268 for the 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211 chassis) and 2005-2011 CLS-Class (W219 chassis) with ADS. Arnott’s new and remanufactured rear shocks are fully compatible with both the OE rear air spring and Arnott’s innovative rear air spring for the E-Class which offers a significantly faster and easier installation than the OE. Arnott also introduces remanufactured OE rear shocks for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class (W251) with AIRMATIC and ADS. SK-3262 (pictured) is an Arnott remanufactured OE rear shock absorber for the left or right side of the 2006-2013 Mercedes R-Class (W251 chassis) with

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Also new from Arnott are remanufactured OE front air struts for the 2010-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212) and 2012-2017 CLS-Class (W218). Arnott’s AS-3237 right and AS-3238 left (pictured) are completely remanufactured OE front struts for the W212 chassis 2010-2016 MercedesBenz E-Class and W218 chassis 2012-2017 CLS-Class, both with 4MATIC, AIRMATIC & ADS and includes AMG models. arnottindustries.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 618.

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The new universal Range Rover air springs fit either the left or right side of the vehicle and are backed by Arnott’s industry leading warranty.

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[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

NEWS John Kujawa

MAHLE Acquires Transmission Specialist MAHLE is taking over transmission specialist ZG-Zahnräder und Getriebe GmbH, based in Eching, near Munich/ Germany. With this acquisition, MAHLE is able to further develop its competence in the entire powertrain. Details of the agreement and the purchase price will not be disclosed.

Through the acquisition, MAHLE is expanding its expertise in the powertrain as a whole, to include the transmission, a key component. This is significant because the trend in electric vehicles is moving toward integrated drive systems.

MAHLE says this strategic move allows the company to tap into additional development competence in this field, thus putting it in a position to offer its customers integrated systems solutions for the powertrain from a single source, including transmission design.

ZG-Zahnräder und Getriebe GmbH is a highly innovative service provider in the field of powertrain engineering and has particular expertise in state-of-theart gearing technology. The company was founded in 2008 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich. Its approximately 40 employees support automobile manufacturers and suppliers throughout the entire development process.

“The acquisition is another important step in the expansion of MAHLE’s product portfolio and on its path to become a systems provider for all powertrain technologies,” said Dr. Jörg Stratmann, chairman of the management board and CEO of MAHLE. Integrated drive systems have decisive advantages over individual modules, according to MAHLE. For example, take the drive motor, transmission or power electronics -- their components are ideally coordinated, their construction can be more compact, and they also can be used more flexibly in different vehicle types.

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Truck-Lite Acquires Lumitec LLC Truck-Lite Co., global provider of heavy-duty and off-road lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems, has acquired Lumitec LLC, a premier supplier of LED lighting for the marine industry.

Lumitec is based in Delray Beach, Fla. Since its founding in 2007, the company has grown from a small startup to a market-leading, international LED lighting manufacturer.

Today, the company is known for its innovative lighting solutions used on the finest boats and yachts in the world and is recognized for its commitment to high-performance and failsafe reliability.

Truck-Lite is a leading producer of forward and safety lighting, wiring harnesses, mirrors, fuel filtration and water separation, turn signals, safety accessories and telematics solutions to the medium- and heavy-duty truck, trailer and commercial vehicle industries. The company is headquartered in Falconer, New York, with additional U.S. facilities in Wellsboro, Coudersport and McElhattan, Pa.; Auburn Hills and Saline, Mich.; and Gilbert, Ariz.

International facilities are located in Harlow and Birmingham, England; and Puebla, Mexico.

A frequent winner of innovation and supplier-performance awards, Lumitec has been named to Inc. Magazine’s fastestgrowing private businesses list for seven consecutive years.

In addition to its marine lighting, Lumitec offers a line of LED lighting for commercial vehicles.

John Kujawa, Lumitec’s founder and president, will continue to lead the business.

“We see in Truck-Lite a partner with a strong philosophical alignment combined with deep technical resources and a massive market presence. We couldn’t be more excited about our partnership,” Kujawa said. “Our relationship with Truck-Lite expands our sales reach, broadens our access to suppliers and technologies and strengthens our ability to achieve our overarching goal of delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

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Eaton Aftermarket Expands Product Portfolio with Bezares SA’s Mobile Power Hydraulics Agreements Power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group’s Aftermarket division has reached a distribution agreement with Bezares SA to become the North American master distributor for its mobile power hydraulic portfolio.

Bezares SA is a global manufacturer of Power Takeoffs (PTOs), hydraulic pumps, fittings, tanks, valves and other related mobile power hydraulic components.

In addition to distribution services, Eaton will also provide post-sale service and support through its Roadranger field team.

“Eaton’s market reputation, customer reach and Roadranger support network make them an ideal partner for Bezares to quickly increase our presence in the North American marketplace,” said Francisco Pulido, general manager of Bezares USA. Eaton’s decades of experience and leadership in commercial vehicle transmissions will allow its Aftermarket team

to leverage its partnership with Bezares to offer comprehensive mobile hydraulic solutions. Since PTOs are powered by the transmission, customers will be able to draw on Eaton’s knowledge in this area to develop complete customized systems for vocational and specialty applications, the company says.

“Our customer relationships provide us with the opportunity to offer the Bezares portfolio to a wide and diverse market,” said Tim Bauer, vice president, Aftermarket, North America, Eaton Vehicle Group.

Eaton and Bezares will work together to ensure a smooth transition, Eaton says. To ensure product availability for North American customers, Eaton is stocking inventory at the Eaton Logistics Center.

More information about these new products can be found at Eaton’s aftermarket portal, www.

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NEWS

Dana Names New Aftermarket Sales, Strategy Leaders Dana announced the appointment of Dan Griffin to the position of senior director of strategy, product planning and program management for commercial vehicle and the aftermarket. The company also appointed Bill Nunnery to the position of senior director of aftermarket sales, customer service, and marketing.

Griffin will be responsible for executing growth initiatives for Dana’s commercial vehicle and the aftermarket businesses, including expanding Dana’s global e-commerce platform, enhancing the company’s product portfolio and identifying opportunities to further global market presence. Griffin joined Dana’s aftermarket team in 2016 from IAC Group, where he held several roles with global responsibilities.

Nunnery assumes responsibility for driving the global aftermarket sales and marketing strategies while leading the global integration of the customer operations teams. Nunnery joined Dana’s aftermarket team in 2017 from Federal-Mogul, where he held various senior sales leadership roles for the aftermarket.

“As we continue to expand our product offerings, grow our digital presence, and further our reach in the global market, Dana is aligning our team to deliver the products and service to our customers while achieving our growth objectives,” said Mark Wallace, president of Commercial Vehicle and Aftermarket.

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Standard Motor Products Named ‘2018 Supplier of the Year’

by O’Reilly Auto Parts Standard Motor Products Inc. announces that it was named ‘2018 Supplier of the Year’ by O’Reilly Auto Parts.

SMP was presented with the prestigious award during last week’s O’Reilly Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX. During the award presentation, Cory Blackburn, Vice President of Merchandise, O’Reilly Auto Parts, credited SMP’s supply chain support for what he called “one of the largest changeovers in the history of the automotive aftermarket”. In addition to the changeover, Blackburn attributed the award to SMP’s great partnership in growing sales across multiple categories.

Earlier in the night, SMP was presented with the ‘Technical and Training’ Award. Reserved for suppliers who go above and beyond in training, SMP was recognized for its extensive training support throughout 2018, which included training seminars reaching thousands of technicians, store calls, professional technician calls, and participation in all five O’Reilly Expos.

Commenting on the news, Phil Hutchens, Vice President Engine Management Marketing, SMP, stated, “We’re honored to receive both of these prestigious awards from O’Reilly Auto Parts. As we look ahead to 2019, we’re determined to build upon last year’s success to continue to strengthen this great partnership.”

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Bill Ellis Promoted to President of Phillips Connect Technologies Ellis joined Phillips Connect Technologies in 2017 as managing director of the newly formed company.

Since taking the helm, Ellis has been instrumental in leading the effort to Bill Ellis create the first truly open platform for intelligent trailers, chassis, and containers. He directed the essential formation of important supplier partnerships and oversaw the recent acquisition of Connected Holdings, LLC in Newport Beach. PCT has developed a telematics product portfolio designed to communicate and integrate into one master channel of information about components, activity, and conditions that fleets require to make sound operational and business decisions.

“This is the first time in our 91-year history that we’ve had a non-Phillips family member earn a president’s title,” stated Rob Phillips, CEO of Phillips Connect Technologies. “Bill has earned that milestone through his incredible work ethic and the inspiration he extends throughout the organization.

Bill has been the primary catalyst and driver responsible for most of our forward progress at PCT. We have a very exciting future ahead of us, and are in good hands with Bill leading the charge!”

Prior to joining Phillips Connect Technologies, Ellis forged his career by launching multiple start-up companies as well as overseeing international investments and business strategy deployment. He earned a BA in Government Studies from Cornell University and his MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia Business School. Ellis is a US Navy veteran.

GFX in the News President of GFX, Fanny Hanono, was warmly received and recognized as the first American company to attend Automechanika, Kazakhstan, the largest exhibition of spare parts, automotive components and equipment for car service in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

GFX was one of the most sought-after Fanny Hanono companies at the show and generated a tremendous amount of interest with their selection of market-specific repair kits and components.

“This market is truly unique and fairly untouched. I am excited with our future prospects,” stated Hanono. Fanny will be at the show for its duration, then off to Germany, Prague and Amsterdam.

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HDAW 2019 Blasts Attendance Records for 14th Annual Conference Event organizers for the 14th annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW ‘19) have reported recordbreaking attendance for both independent distributors and exhibiting suppliers at this year’s event.

The heavy-duty independent aftermarket conference was held Jan. 28-31 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. More than 2,500 aftermarket industry leaders attended the three-day conference, including more than 1,800 supplier and 680 distributor executives.

Available booth spaces for exhibitors at the HDAW Product Expo sold out less than a month after the initial space release in September 2018, resulting in a long waiting list. In addition, 1,524 private oneon-one meetings were held during the four-day conference, according to event organizers.

“The buzz during HDAW 2019 was loud throughout the week, and the attendance numbers support[ed] the feeling of excitement felt during the elements of the conference. “In one week, we learned to embrace technology and the benefits of using it in our businesses, finding and retaining the right people for our organizations and understanding what the independent distributor will need to know to prepare for the increasing technology on the vehicles our customers will be driving,” said Ian Johnston, vice president of sales and marketing at Harman HVS and HDAW 22

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‘19 distributor co-chair. Nearly 1,200 people attended the Jan. 29 opening general session to listen to the keynote speaker, futurist Daniel Burrus, who presented “The Anticipatory Organization: A Proven Model to Predict Change & Create Extraordinary Results.” The session demonstrated how to understand and adapt to trends, predicting disruptions before they disrupt and how to pay close attention to emerging opportunities so organizations can quickly capitalize on them.

Afterwards, Burrus was joined on stage by Sam Schmitt, Indy car team owner and driver, to discuss the impact that disruptive technologies in motor vehicles has made in his life and how he has used new technology to overcome his disability to ‘drive a vehicle after a catastrophic test racing accident in 2000.

CRW Parts Inc. was named Truck Parts & Service Magazine’s 2018 Distributor of the Year. CRW Parts Inc. President Dave Willis accepted the award presented by the magazine’s editor, Lucas Deal. The 2018 Distributor of the Year award was sponsored

by Meritor, Minimizer, Interstate Billing Service Inc. and Karmak. The award stands as the heavy-duty independent aftermarket’s most respected and highest honor. Top-performing distributors are chosen by peers, manufacturer representatives, and other industry leaders.

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Midwest Wheel President and CEO John Minor was honored as the 11th recipient of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame Award.

Influential in Minor’s growth, Bob Phillips, CEO of Phillips Industries, was on hand to present the award and to acknowledge Minor for his commitment to the industry. The 2019 Heavy Duty Industry Hall of Fame Award was sponsored by FleetOwner and recognizes a strong leader for their many years in the heavy-duty industry for both their significant contributions and altruistic service to their customers, company, team and the industry.

Four education workshops focused on technology, products, customers, and people were held concurrently during HDAW ‘19: • Technology: Megatrends Driving Digitalization in the North American Independent Aftermarket – Sandeep Kar, chief strategy officer, Fleet Complete • Products: Impact of Better Products and Changing Industries – Gerry Mead, executive director of innovation, Phillips Industries

• Customers: Defining the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Digital Experience – Ram Chandra Sekar (Chandra), founder and CEO, Phase Zero • People: Growing and Keeping Your Best Assets from an Industry Insider – Homer Hogg, director, technical service, TA Petro More than 100 young leaders in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket attended The Leaders of Tomorrow (L.O.T.) reception, held immediately before the opening All-Industry Welcome Reception.

Open to those under the age of 45 who registered for HDAW, L.O.T. is an opportunity for attendees to network among peers and enhance their careers.

For the second year in a row, HDAW hosted Distributor Product Sales Training on the Product Expo floor during the morning of Jan. 30. More than 100 distributors from 63 companies participated in the training offered by ATRO Engineered Systems Inc., Automann USA, ConMet, Dana Inc., Dayton Parts, Eaton, Kit Masters, Meritor, Phillips Industries, SAF-HOLLAND and TECTRAN.

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Brake Parts Inc Names Darwin Moen Vice President, Sales, OE and OES

North America where he was responsible for sales strategy and operations, program and team development, customer relations, category management, pricing and product placement, technical support and training, as well as the establishment and measurement of key performance indicators.

Moen began his career with the Maytag Company and was promoted to regional positions in Chicago, Los Angeles and Indianapolis before moving to the company’s corporate headquarters in Newton, Iowa in 2004. When the Maytag Company was acquired

by Whirlpool Corporation in 2006, he relocated to its world headquarters in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Moen is a graduate of the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing management.

Brake Parts Inc (BPI) has named Darwin Moen as vice president of sales, OE and OES, it was announced today by Paul Ferrandino, chief commercial officer.

“We are very pleased to welcome Darwin Moen Darwin to BPI as vice president sales, OE and OES,” said Ferrandino.

“With over 30 years of sales experience, he has the knowledge, expertise and proven track record to lead this important market channel. In his new role, he will manage the sales functions required to generate revenue and help customers successfully grow their businesses.”

Before joining BPI, Moen most recently served as vice president of sales for Remy Power Products

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BBB Industries Announces Executive Management Changes responsible for all aspects of BBB’s passenger vehicle sales in the independent aftermarket.

Boyer joined BBB in 2015.

In the past three years, he has built a well-respected product management and cataloging capability. As BBB moves forward with its product-centric business team structure and continues adding new product lines, this function will become even more central to the company’s success, BBB says.

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BBB Industries has announced two executive promotions reporting to the CEO: Chris Garner to executive vice president of sales and John Boyer to executive vice president of marketing and product management.

Garner joined BBB in 2006.

Over the past few years, he has been a catalyst for extraordinary growth, according to BBB management. In his new role, he will serve as the senior customer-facing executive

our company’s commitment to excellence,” said BBB’s CEO Duncan Gillis. “Chris and John have been vital to BBB’s growth, and we are proud to recognize their contributions to our company’s success with these promotions.”

Odd Joergenrud, formerly BBB’s president and chief commercial officer, has left the company to pursue other opportunities. BBB thanks him for his service over the past two years and wishes him well.

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Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Organizers Announce New Location For 2020 Conference Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy-duty aftermarket industry, has announced that the 15th annual conference, traditionally held in Las Vegas, will move in 2020 to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. The move will accommodate the increased need and industry demand for more exhibit space, expanding the Product Expo by 80 percent, from 100,000 to 180,000 square feet, and adding more than 250,000 square feet of meeting and event space, allowing HDAW to expand opportunities for industry meetings, events and distributor education offerings.

HDAW 2020 will be held Jan. 27-30, 2020.

This business-to-business event welcomes more than 2,500 executives and managers from the U.S., Canada and six other countries – including distributors, suppliers, service providers, educators and industry media. Event organizers say this move guarantees the supplier community larger exhibit space options and an accessible hotel venue making the event convenient and affordable.

“Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the Gaylord Texan,” said Tim Kraus, president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. “The decision to move was not taken lightly. It comes after much consideration of industry feedback and our goal to ensure the industry has the best opportunity to come together and conduct business. This new space will provide a more business-culture-focused venue, which will allow us 26

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HDAW 2020 will offer the independent aftermarket four days of targeted distributor education workshops and product training, including “SOLD!” (Service Opportunities & Learning Day), offering a two-day program designed for distributors with service and repair technicians.

In addition, the event will feature a product expo with the latest in heavy-duty parts and services on display. Product experts will be available to assist attendees with gathering the information they need to make buying decisions.

Attendees also will benefit from the multiple peer networking opportunities, social and spouse activities, as well as the popular supplier and distributor one-on-one meetings, giving the heavyduty aftermarket community opportunities to share ideas, collaborate, make business connections and have some fun.

“HDAW is the premier event of the year for networking and industry learning,” said Andy Robblee, president of Six Robblees’ Inc. and CVSN.“As an independent distributor, I am thrilled that the ownership group continues to invest in and look for ways to move the industry and the conference forward. The move to Dallas will be a win for the majority of the distributors who are coming from the Midwest and East Coast, as well as provide more space for the vendor show.

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Genuine Parts Company Announces New Executive Officer Genuine Parts Company announced today that Scott A. Sonnemaker has joined the company as group president, North American Automotive. In this Scott A. Sonnemaker key role, created to further the company’s global focus, Sonnemaker will have responsibility for all aspects of the automotive business in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Sonnemaker is a seasoned executive in the distribution industry, having spent many years leading teams in the complex, multi-vertical structure of food service distribution at Sysco Corp. Upon joining Sysco in 1996, Sonnemaker advanced his career with progressively larger sales and operational leadership positions, including several key executive level roles. Most recently, Sonnemaker served Sysco as senior vice president, International Americas, which included responsibility for Canada, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Previously, he was chief customer officer and senior vice president of sales from 2010 to 2016. Prior to his tenure at Sysco, Sonnemaker served in the U.S. Navy from 1985 to 1990, and he was national sales manager for Mobil Corporation from 1990 until 1996.

Paul Donahue, president and chief executive officer of Genuine Parts Company, stated, “We are excited to welcome Scott to the Genuine Parts Company family. Scott is a proven leader and executive with an extensive distribution background making him an excellent choice for this new role. as group president for our North American Automotive business, Scott will lead our talented and experienced management teams to maximize the future growth potential for this important segment of the company.”

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CRC Industries Partners with Universal Technical Institute Help Educate Future Technicians As part of a partnership with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), CRC Industries will supply all UTI locations with a variety of products from its chemical brands, including CRC®, SmartWasher®, Sta-Lube®, K&W®, and Weld-Aid®.

Additionally, CRC will provide product training materials and workshops to UTI students and instructors.

John Dodson, UTI Vice President of Business Alliances, said, “We are extremely excited about the partnership between CRC Industries and UTI. The technicians we train are in high demand, and CRC’s partnership gives our students the opportunity to work with the tools they’ll use on the job, in the real world. We look forward to working with CRC to support UTI students as they train for good jobs and rewarding careers in the transportation industry.”

CRC offers a broad range of application-specific chemicals and service solutions for automotive, diesel, marine, welding and industrial maintenance and repair. According to Scott Grey, president of CRC Industries, “UTI is known for providing state-of-the-industry programs and education, and we are privileged to have CRC products used in their classrooms and labs and for facilities maintenance at their campuses.

It’s extremely rewarding to see our products in the hands of students as they are developing their skills as the next generation of technicians.”

In January, CRC launched its first sponsored classrooms at UTI’s Exton, Pennsylvania campus and its NASCAR Tech campus in Mooresville, North Carolina. CRC plans to roll out three additional sponsored classrooms this year. The rooms showcase some of the company’s best-known products including CRC Brakleen® Brake Parts Cleaner, CRC Knock’er Loose® Penetrating Solvent and the CRC SmartWasher® Bioremediating Parts Washing System.

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HDMA’s Parent, MEMA Names Bill Long as President and CEO” The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the leading trade association focused on advancing the fastchanging mobility industry, has named William (Bill) Long as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

William (Bill) Long Long was selected by the MEMA Board of Directors after a national search conducted by Egon Zehnder to replace former MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh, who retired in December 2018.

Long takes the helm of the 115-year-old trade association at a critical time. The motor vehicle parts supplier industry, which represents the largest sector of manufacturing jobs in the United States, is rising to significant challenges and opportunities. In addition to the biggest technological advances in 100 years, the industry is adapting to threats to international free trade, wide-ranging tariffs, significant regulatory shifts, and workforce development initiatives.

MEMA has earned a seat at the table in the Trump administration and has emerged as a consistent and trusted voice in the national conversation on the issues that affect MEMA’s division members. Long will be tasked with ensuring that MEMA is able to continue to successfully represent it’s 1,000 company members in Washington and around the world.

“Bill brings to bear decades of level-headed experience participating in all market sectors in this industry, and we are fortunate to have his guidance as we address unprecedented levels of change,” said MEMA Board Chairman Dan Sceli, MEMA Board Chairman and President and CEO of Peterson American Corp. “Bill is a staunch advocate for our members. With his leadership, we will be able to face these headwinds and advance our industry in the global marketplace. I am excited to have Bill in this key role at this important time.”

Previously, Long was president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), MEMA’s light vehicle aftermarket division, which exclusively serves and represents North American aftermarket product manufacturers.

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Government Affairs for MEMA, representing the business interests of all four MEMA divisions (which in addition to AASA include the Original Equipment Manufacturers Association, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, and MERA, the Association for Sustainable Manufacturing).

“Our industry and our members are both experiencing and driving transformational advances in vehicle technology while at the same time adapting to tectonic shifts in the global marketplace,” Long said in a statement. “Now more than ever, it is important that our collective voice, across all of our divisions, be clear and strong on the issues that affect us all. I am grateful to the Board and the MEMA membership for the opportunity to serve them at this level.”

Prior to joining AASA in 2012, Long served as president of Long Strategies LLC and as managing partner of BC Partners LLC, providing strategic planning, brand relevance, and leadership services to the automotive industry. Bill is most recognized for his 25 years at Echlin/DANA, where he led the company’s Engine Management Division and during his time as Executive Vice President, North American Operations for Proliance International, a leading manufacturer of temperature control and heat exchange products.

Long is also well-known in motor sports circles, where he served as a corporate officer for NASCAR in Daytona Beach and as a top executive for the IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Long serves on the board of the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) and as member of the Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket Advisory Board and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Board. Long is also a past chairman of the National Car Care Council.

Long was awarded the prestigious MEMA Triangle Award and Northwood University’s Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award, both recognizing his work in educating federal lawmakers and serving as a technical expert on issues concerning the industry’s access to vehicle on-board diagnostics and repair information. Long was also honored with the Jack Arute Sr. Excellence in Motorsports Award for his contribution and dedication to the motorsports industry.

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Car Care Council North America Created The Car Care Council today announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Rich White Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) to create Car Care Council North America to direct the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“Car Care Council North America builds on the positive reputation and image of the current Car Care Council, that has been funded and directed by the Auto Care Association for nearly 20 years as a credible source of information about the benefits of vehicle maintenance, care and repair,” said Rich White, Car Care Council executive director.

“As everyone working in the global auto care industry knows, proper vehicle maintenance is a universal issue and a challenge that has no borders. Expanding the Car Care Council initiatives in Canada and Mexico is a logical next step in educating consumers about the benefits of regular vehicle upkeep,” said Bill Hanvey, Auto Care Association president and CEO. “We are thrilled to reinforce our association’s ongoing partnerships with AIA Canada and ARIDRA.” “The North American automotive aftermarket industry is more connected than ever before,” says Jean-François Champagne, 30

president, AIA Canada. “Establishing the CCCNA as an organization that reaches across borders to provide extensive consumer education on vehicle care and maintenance in all three countries together is a clear reflection of that interconnectivity.

AIA Canada is proud to be a part of this initiative.”

“The creation of the expanded council seeks the unification of services in the United States, Canada and Mexico, to ensure that vehicles have preventive and not corrective maintenance. We intend

to create consumer awareness to keep the vehicles in optimal condition,” said Alejandro Calderón, ARIDRA president. “For ARIDRA, it is an honor to join Car Care Council North America, which will surely help reduce accidents and increase vehicle passenger safety.”

AIA Canada is the national trade association that brings together the entire automotive aftermarket supply and service chain. AIA’s mandate is to promote, educate and represent members in areas that impact the growth and prosperity of the industry.

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75 years on matters of common interest to help its strategic development and improving their business environment. ARIDRA currently has 151 members in Mexico.

The key goals of Car Care Council North America (CCCNA) include: • Substantially increasing the number of consumers reached with information about proper vehicle care and maintenance on behalf of the three associations’ respective members and industries as a whole.

• Structuring CCCNA to ensure a level of autonomy to accommodate countryspecific cultural, language and other unique needs for each of the U.S., Canada and Mexico organizations, while centralizing the organization under the umbrella of the current U.S. Car Care Council to leverage economies of scale.

• Creating an advisory group with representatives from each association to help guide CCCNA to ensure that the needs of their respective members, motoring public and industries are being met.

• Launching a central easy-to-navigate web portal where consumers, industry professionals and the media can locate and download car care content in English, Spanish and French from each of the U.S., Canada and Mexico websites.

• Increasing the number of service and repair businesses throughout North America participating in the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign by providing them access to communications materials, marketing tools and other helpful resources.

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Transtar Renews Partnership with Freudenberg-NOK German Supplier ZF Agrees to Pay $7 Billion for Wabco Trucking parts supplier Wabco Holdings Inc. today confirmed it would sell itself to German rival ZF Friedrichshafen for more than $7 billion.

The all-cash deal is for $136.50 per share and represents a 13 percent premium to Wabco’s closing price of $120.75 on Feb. 26.

Last month, Reuters reported that ZF had held takeover talks with Wabco, as the unlisted company seeks to overhaul its business for an era of self-driving trucks.

Wabco, based in Brussels, specializes in braking control systems and other safety technologies for commercial vehicles. Last month Wabco reported record annual sales and earnings, posting net income of $418 million on revenue of $3.83 billion. It employs about 16,000 people in 40 countries.

Following the acquisition, ZF expects to generate about $44 billion a year in revenue.

ZF CEO Wolf-Henning Scheider said in a statement: “We believe that, together with WABCO, ZF can form the world’s leading integrated systems provider for commercial vehicle technology, creating long-term value and security for its customers, employees and owners.

“For ZF the acquisition of a specialist and leader for commercial vehicle braking systems means adding a stable and growing business segment and enables our existing commercial vehicle division to expand its expertise in vehicle dynamics control.

“This will create the foundation for ZF to offer comprehensive systems for safe and automated mobility solutions for passengers and goods to our customers.”

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Transtar Industries has renewed their decades-long partnership with Freudenberg-NOK, the OE manufacturer that engineers and delivers TransTec® sealing kits to the aftermarket. While the terms of the agreement will not be disclosed, this continued collaboration provides a commitment to Transtar and Neil Sethi its customers, promoting good faith and growth within the transmission aftermarket and ensures shops will continue to have access to the popular TransTecTranstar co-branded sealing kits.

Headquartered in Weinheim Germany, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader in sealing technology worldwide. With its unique materials and technology expertise, the company is a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industry. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan and operates more than 20 facilities across the Americas, including the TransTec brand global lead center in Milan, Ohio. Transtar is proud to be a distributor of the company’s transmission related products.

With both companies being industry leaders, this unrivaled partnership is the launching point of a larger initiative to expertly and jointly serve production rebuilders and transmission shops. Freudenberg-NOK’s continued focus to accelerate the development of TransTec overhaul kits for latemodel applications supports Transtar’s dedication to stocking these kits for rebuilders. In fact, under the terms of the new agreement, Transtar will be first to market on all new kit applications offered by TransTec, with a 60-day “pre-launch” exclusivity period on every new kit.

“Freudenberg-NOK is one of our longest-standing partners and I could not be more pleased with our renewed spirit of commitment to ensuring the transmission industry thrives both today and well into the future. We are looking forward to many more years of working together,” comments Chief Executive Officer Neil Sethi.

Echoing Sethi’s enthusiasm, Vice President of Supply Chain Kevin Rozsa comments, “The combined expertise of both companies will benefit transmission rebuilders for years to come. We recognize the importance of offering the highest-quality parts to help prevent comebacks – and in continuing to partner with Freudenberg-NOK, we are achieving just that.”

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Marx Group and Eisbrenner Public Relations Will Merge to Form Marx Buscemi Eisbrenner Group The Eisbrenner team will relocate from Royal Oak Marx Group, a full-service marketing to Bloomfield Hills during the spring of 2019. communications agency and Eisbrenner Public “The foundational principles of both companies Relations, one of the leading public relations firms in will continue here: being an extension of our clients’ the Midwest, have agreed to merge and form Marx teams, providing great work and solid strategy and Buscemi Eisbrenner Group, LLC. The deal will close always continuing to learn,” said Eisbrenner. “We will in April 2019. continue to strive to be people who others want to The new agency will bring together two wellwork with.” known and respected firms with substantial In addition, the new agency will continue the experience to provide integrated B2B and B2C affiliation that Marx Group has with Near Perfect marketing communications services to the global Media (www.nearperfectmedia.com), which automotive, mobility, tech, trucking and consumer provides public relations and marketing for goods industries. professionals, corporations and celebrities. The Marx Buscemi Eisbrenner Group will be companies, which headquartered in currently share office Bloomfield Hills, space, are expanding Mich., with a second into two suites location in San Rafael, within the current Calif. Additionally, the Bloomfield Hills company will be a building. member of IPREX, the “Marx Group was leading worldwide actively looking partnership platform for opportunities of independent to expand its communications capabilities and take firms, giving it a true Tom Marx (from left), Frank Buscemi and Tom Eisbrenner will lead the next step in its global reach through the newly combined Marx Buscemi Eisbrenner Group. evolution,” said Marx. a network of affiliated “By joining forces with the Eisbrenner PR team, we agencies with 110 offices around the world. now have a combined agency with a tremendous The company will be led by Frank Buscemi, who skill set, a ton of experience and a very bright will serve as CEO and chief creative officer, Tom future, all based on being true partners dedicated Eisbrenner, president, and Tom Marx, chairman and to helping clients grow their business.” chief strategy officer.

Eisbrenner Public Relations, founded in 1985 by Ray Discussions for the merger began in October Eisbrenner and based in Royal Oak, was known as one 2018, when Buscemi and Eisbrenner saw the of Michigan’s leading B2B public relations firms in the opportunity to bring together two companies with automotive, technology and energy industries. exceptionally complementary skill sets and talent.

Marx Group, founded in 1984 in Los Angeles, by “When we began discussions last fall, we saw Tom Marx and based in San Rafael, provided fully a very natural fit for our two companies and the integrated marketing communications services immediate benefits it would provide to our clients,” as well as research and strategy to companies said Buscemi. “We are bringing together the expert in the automotive, trucking, tech and consumer public relations skills of the Eisbrenner team and the goods industries. wide-ranging advertising, branding development, The company will launch its new branding and research and digital experience of Marx Group to website soon. At this time, additional information create a true full-service marketing communications can be found at www.eisbrenner.com and www. agency that can deliver top-tier strategy and marxgrp.com. execution with speed, cost and efficiency in mind.”

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Alliance President and CEO John Washbish Accepts Northwood Outstanding Business Leader Award

PetersonPULSE™ is named a 2019 ‘Top 20 Product’ by HDT Magazine Peterson Manufacturing is honored to win Heavy Duty Trucking magazine’s 2019 ‘Top 20 Products’ award for its PetersonPULSE™ Intelligent Trailer System. The significant award, announced March 18 at the American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Atlanta, is presented by HDT editors who identify the best new trucking products introduced––and commercially available––the previous year.

Engineered and all USAmade specifically for fleets, the PetersonPULSE™ system brings CAN-Bus technology and telematic capability to trailers. It controls and detects real-time status of vital trailer systems––lights, ABS, tire pressure, cargo temperature, and more––and also alerts drivers and fleet managers via Bluetooth and cellular communications.

PetersonPULSE™ effectively makes fleet trailers as smart and safe as today’s new trucks.

All products considered for Top 20 awards are evaluated in three areas: level of innovation; ability to address industry issues; and potential benefit to a fleet’s bottom line.

Once selected by HDT editors, the list of award candidates is then reviewed by the HDT Editorial Advisory Board, a small group of fleet professionals who help determine the Top 20 award winners.

“After all the work that went into bringing such an innovative product to market, it’s very satisfying to have the revolutionary nature of the PetersonPULSE™ system recognized by industry professionals,” said Al Anderson, Corporate Director of Heavy Duty Sales.

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“We couldn’t be more excited and proud of John,” said Northwood University President and CEO Keith Pretty.

“John is a Northwood man. He has dedicated his life and career to the automotive market. His roots are here at Northwood. We’d like to think that some of his wild success comes from his foundation he received here.”

Washbish was officially bestowed the honor at Northwood’s 39th annual ceremony at The Breakers Hotel.

More than 200 people including the 2019 incoming honoree class, past honorees, board members and Northwood students, friends and family attended the event.

The award is intended to recognize leaders in the American free enterprise system. Northwood University Board of Trustees members select awardees based on each nominee’s contribution to the philosophy of private enterprise, support of the integration of business and the arts, contribution to education, economic innovation, creative marketing ideas, community involvement, religious leadership, and philanthropic contributions, as well as business success.

A 50-year industry veteran described by Northwood as an “icon” of the automotive aftermarket, Washbish has been leading the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance since Jan. 1, 2010. In the near decade he has spent as president there, he has expanded the company’s international presence first by joining forces with TEMOT International and then by becoming the first program group to create a footprint in China.

Washbish’s industry career began as a boy at his father’s automotive and heavy-duty warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky. He worked through almost every level of the supply chain, graduated from Northwood University, and began his adult career with AEC Universal Joints.

For the next 35 years, Washbish’s abilities as a leader became more and more apparent as he successfully moved up the ranks at a number of companies, including Michigan Engine bearings, Clevite Engine Parts, Dana Corp. and Affinia Group Inc. Northwood University student Morgen Panning, left, introduced John R. Washbish, presented with the school’s Outstanding Business Leader award.

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Friedrich Baumann Named Navistar President of Aftersales Navistar International Corporation today announced that Friedrich Baumann has been named president of Aftersales, a new Friedrich Baumann role at the company.

Additionally, Baumann will continue to be Navistar’s TRATON alliance liaison.

Previously, Baumann was the company’s senior vice president, Strategy and Planning.

The new Aftersales business will manage every facet of the business after the sale of the truck, including oversight of parts and service, Uptime, warranty and dealer development. Aftersales continues to be a critical aspect of the value chain for Navistar, and this enhanced alignment of multiple critical functions will drive improved customer Uptime.

“Friedrich brings an unparalleled, rich set of experiences to lead Navistar’s new Aftersales business,” said Troy A. Clarke, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “In this role he will transform our dealer and service network into an industry leader. Additionally, Friedrich will continue to oversee the company’s alliance with TRATON, which has already achieved significant savings through the Procurement JV and will deliver heightened levels of vertical integration as we leverage our global partners.”

“I am eager to lead Navistar’s new Aftersales business unit with the specific goal of leading the industry in terms of customer Uptime and dealer performance,” said Baumann.

“Aftersales is not only a critical element in surpassing customers’ expectations in terms of Uptime, but also a driver of revenue growth for both the company and our dealer network.”

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Peterson Manufacturing’s Cory Adams Named Vice President of Engineering Peterson Manufacturing, a global leader in vehicle safety lighting technology and related equipment, is pleased to announce that Cory Adams has been named as Vice President of Engineering effective January 1, 2019. He was also elected as the newest member of Peterson’s Board of Directors.

Adams heads Peterson’s 15-member Cory Adams engineering team consisting of electrical, mechanical, and optics specialists. In addition to managing the department, he helps guide the design and development of all PM catalog items as well as custom OEM products.

“Since joining Peterson, Cory has demonstrated the leadership, solid management and engineering expertise that consistently support the company’s innovation and growth,” said Peterson’s Vice President of Human Resources.

A native of Kansas and a 2003 graduate of Pittsburg State University, Adams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with an emphasis on plastics design and manufacturing.

Coming out of college, Adams hired on as a process engineer for a family-owned firm near Kansas City that designs and manufactures a wide range of plumbing products, parts and accessories. He quickly rose to management positions, leading a team of design engineers.

Plews & Edelmann Promotes Wes Sherman to Vice President of Category Management Sherman has held various positions over his 28 year career with Plews & Edelmann including: Customer Service Representative, Customer Service Manager, Category Manager, Sr. Category Manager, Marketing Manager and most recently as Director Category Management - Applied. In his new role, Sherman will Wes Sherman have primary responsibility for overseeing all areas of category management and marketing globally for the organization. Sherman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University.

Brent Christensen, President of Plews and Edelmann, stated, “We are excited about the promotion of Wes Sherman to Vice President, Category Management. Wes has been a stalwart at Plews & Edelmann for over 25 years. Wes embodies our culture and is extremely deserving.”

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Craig Stark Joins Maval Industries and Brake Parts Inc

Superior Industries Names New President And CEO

Craig Stark has joined Maval Industries LLC and Brake Parts Inc (BPI) as general manager, remanufactured products, it was announced today by Craig Stark David Overbeeke, president and CEO. “We are very pleased to welcome Craig to Maval and BPI as our general manager of remanufactured products,” said Overbeeke. “In his new role, Craig will lead the development and execution of the strategy and long term planning necessary to achieve product line goals and objectives for the Maval Business Unit and BPI calipers.”

Throughout his career, Stark has managed a variety of new and remanufactured automotive aftermarket technologies and brands. Most recently, he served as president of Flight Systems Automotive, a remanufacturer of complex electronics and diesel fuel components, where he led the turnaround and sale of the company. Prior aftermarket experience includes working with brands such as NAPA, Dana, Bendix, Sonnax and Stemco.

Stark graduated from Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business with a bachelor of business degree in industrial marketing. In addition, Stark has achieved Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.

Superior Industries International has announced the appointment of Majdi Abulaban as president and CEO, effective May 15.

Abulaban was most recently a senior vice president at Aptiv and group president, Global Signal and Power Solutions Segment, the largest business unit of Aptiv with $9.5 billion in revenue, 106 facilities and operations in 48 countries. Aptiv, formerly known as Delphi Automotive, emerged from the completion of Delphi Automotive PLC’s spin-off of its Powertrain segment. During his time with the company, Abulaban successfully led significant expansion into new markets and product segments including through the integration of multiple acquisitions. Abulaban was previously the president, Asia-Pacific for Delphi, and held various business unit leadership positions with Delphi in China, Singapore and the United States.

“Majdi brings to Superior a significant amount of operational experience in global leadership positions within the automotive industry,” said Timothy McQuay, executive chairman of Superior Industries. “He has a demonstrated track record of creating value for shareholders, customers and other stakeholders in his roles with Aptiv and its predecessor company. We are excited to have Majdi join Superior and believe he is the right leader for the company as we continue to implement best practices across our entire organization and enhance our global competitiveness.”

Abulaban is currently a member of the board of directors of SPX FLOW Inc., a global supplier of highly specialized, engineered solutions with operations in more than 35 countries and sales in over 150 countries around the world. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Business Administration from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

In Memoriam These days, a black flag on the main building of Tungsram announces András Gábor’s death on March 26, 2019. András Gábor was Tungsram’s last CEO before the regime change in Central Eastern Europe, from 1985 to 1990 serving as president and CEO of Tungsram Ltd. From 1990 to 1993, Aftermarket International

Gábor was president of the board of directors of GE Tungsram. He supported the foundation of the Lipót Aschner prize – the first manager prize in Hungary. In 2002, Gábor himself received this prize for his life achievement. Between 1975 and 1980, András Gábor was director of the department for industrial development in the ministry of metallurgical and August 2019

machine building industry. From 1980 on, he served as deputy minister in the Ministry of Industry, directly supervising machine building, and the electrotechnical industry.

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MIMS Automechanika Moscow 2019

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he 23rd International Exhibition of Spare Parts, Auto Components, Equipment and Products for Automobile Maintenance—will return to the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from August 26 to August 29, according to its site.

Last year’s show welcomed 1,314 companies from 35 countries—and 27,950 visitors from 64 countries—across an exhibition area that exceeded 45,000 square meters. It boasted more than 300 hours of business events, with more than 250 delegates at the event’s “Car Service conference” alone. And it offered the MIMS Automechanika Moscow APP 2, a smart phone app that helped to inform and connect participants and visitors.

Featured exhibition sections from last year’s show included: • Automotive and spare parts • Accessories and tuning • Automobile electrics and electronics • Automobile wash and maintenance • Automobile repair and technical maintenance • Automobile business management and IT Last year, goods and services were showcased by leading companies in the industry. This year, many of those

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same companies are returning to exhibit and present, including: • AD Russia • Auger • BREMBO • BPW Ost • BSG Autoparts • Federal Mogul • Delphi • Dr. Marcus • GROUP AUTO Russia • GS YUASA, Krafttech • KYB, Meiji • MK Kashiyama • Monbat • Nexus Alliance Russia • PEKAR • SASH Lubricants • WOLF Oil • GAZ Group • VolgaAvtoProm • Carville • Lada Image • MARKON • Peugeot Citroën RUS • RN-Lubricants • Ryazan Tungstone Battery Factory • Service Kluch • SovPlym • SHATE-M

The AGORA open conference platform returns to this year’s show, too. Last year’s AGORA featured more than 30 topics covered by key speakers in the industry.

Some 360 representatives of exhibitor companies and authoritative experts took part in that show.

MIMS Automechanika Moscow also offers a business program: During the first two days of this year’s show, “more than 500 (business-to-business) negotiations will take place between Chinese suppliers of goods and services for the automotive after-sales service industry with representatives of purchasing … and wholesale companies,” its website says.

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quip Auto will be held from October 15 through October 19, 2019 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

This event is held bi-annually, on the odd-numbered years.

The event aims to gather together the complete vehicle aftersales ecosystem, generating business and conveying a vision of the issues and challenges in the industry, both present and future.

The international trade show for automotive aftermarket sales and services for mobility expects to receive 95,000 visits—of which 20 percent are from abroad—and host 1,200 exhibitors and represented brands. Confirmed exhibitors and brands include Berner, Continental, Lacour, Liqui Moly, Sicam, as well as Beissbarth and Werther, Texa, and ZF. Owned jointly by the French Federation of Vehicle Industries and Equipment (FIEV) and the French Bodywork Federation (FFC) and supported by trade-body partners, the Equip Auto exhibition revolves around three values: business, innovation, and conviviality.

“Equip Auto has established itself as the unifying meeting for the industry, bringing together all the reference professional organizations,” Philippe Baudin, chairman of Equip Auto, says in a press release. “I wish to maintain this commitment so that all visitors have a single event in France, located at the heart of all the major transformations, to meet, exchange, make discoveries, and spend an enjoyable time with other professionals.”

This year’s exhibition will be organized into three halls, including: • Hall 1: Vehicle equipment, parts and components; maintenance and distribution networks; bodywork and painting; car remarketing, washing, and service areas; lubricants; and vehicle care products.

• Hall 2: Vehicle equipment, parts and components; maintenance, and distribution networks; services

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• Hall 3: Repairs, maintenance, tools, and diagnostics; tires, wheel rims, and accessories.

Specific emphasis will be placed this year on the tire market. The objective is to make the tire sector a “show within the show” bringing together the entire ecosystem, from manufacturers to service and repair businesses.

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