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SEMA Report: Automotive Parts Retail Stores Still Thriving
THE SHOP StaffEighty-three percent of automotive specialty-equipment retailers report stable or growing sales in recent years, showing that the more than 3,000 SEMA-member retailers are primed for...
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AkzoNobel’s Carbeat Bodyshop Workflow System Gets Patent
THE SHOP StaffCarbeat, AkzoNobel’s digital bodyshop workflow control solution that enables automotive body repair shops to track their work in production has been awarded an industry patent. The U.S....
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Keystone Automotive Operations Launches Jobber and Installer Friendly...
THE SHOP StaffKeystone Automotive Operations has announced the launch of its e-commerce website, PartsVia.com, a consumer-facing, transactional destination that connects the company’s supply chain...
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Yukon Gear & Axle Announces New Authorized Master Installer Program
THE SHOP StaffYukon Gear & Axle announced plans today at the 2019 SEMA Show for an all new Yukon Gear & Axle Authorized Installer Program. Yukon Gear & Axle is manufactured by RANDYS...
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Techs Rock Awards Nominations Now Open
THE SHOP StaffTechForce Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Techs Rock Awards, celebrating the nation’s most accomplished transportation technicians. Nominations close Thursday, Nov....
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The Next Great Frontier in Automotive Education
In early 2015, Anthony Williams had a dream—a very vivid dream. In it, the Colorado resident, who at the time was an automotive teacher in real life, walked through a futuristic high school. There,...
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AAPEX 2019 Announces New Product and Packaging Showcase Winners
THE SHOP StaffAAPEX 2019 announced the winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during the show last week at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.The AAPEX New Product Showcase is the launchpad...
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Stertil-Koni Vice President of Sales Retires
THE SHOP StaffHeavy duty vehicle lift producer Stertil-Koni USA announced that Jim Sylvester, vice president of sales, has retired after 21-years in sales and distributor support.Sylvester joined...
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ZF Aftermarket Earns Partslife Environmental Award
THE SHOP StaffZF Aftermarket has earned a Partslife Environmental Award for its new technology that offers brake pad production without using organic solvents.The dry powder coating adhesive for brakes...
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ChannelAdvisor Hosting E-Commerce Event for Automotive Brands and Retailers
THE SHOP StaffChannelAdvisor Corporation, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions, has announced that it will host AutoCommerce 2020, a training and networking event for automotive brands,...
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Automotive Lift Institute Elects Jeff Kritzer Chairman of Board
THE SHOP StaffJeff Kritzer of BendPak was elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 4. ALI is dedicated to...
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Aftermarket Websites Adds ‘Pro’ Level Tier of Service
THE SHOP StaffAftermarket Websites, The AAM Group’s website-building service for resellers in the automotive aftermarket, now has a ‘PRO’ level of service designed to meet the sales goals of more...
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From the Mag: How to Gain Local Customers
Barry AltBarry Alt, owner of full-service digital agency, Motorhead Digital, knows a thing or two about digital strategy, especially when it comes to everything automotive. In THE SHOP Magazine’s...
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BendPak Retains Simpson Communications as PR Agency of Record
THE SHOP StaffBendPak has named Simpson Communications its public relations agency of record for its BendPak, Ranger and Autostacker brands of car lifts, parking lifts, wheel service and shop...
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SEMA Young Executives Network Hosting PRI Meetup
THE SHOP StaffSEMA’sYoung Executives Network (YEN) will host a networking event for local automotive professionals, Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Westin - Nourish Bar during the 2019 PRI Trade Show in...
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From the Mag: Circle Track Market Roundup
While it’s down time for circle track racers, aftermarket racing and performance shops are kicking things into high gear as cars get torn down and rebuilt in preparation for the 2020 season. In the...
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AAM Group Offering Warranty Extensions for Resellers
THE SHOP StaffThe AAM Group has announced its 5/50 Warranty program, a service that extends the OE warranties of certain categories of products from participating brands up to 5 years or 50,000...
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SEMA Creates State Sales Tax Webpage
THE SHOP StaffThe Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has created a webpage for SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers that have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court...
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