RANDYS Worldwide Promotes Hollingsworth
RANDYS Worldwide has announced the promotion of Neal Hollingsworth to vice president of marketing. As a part of the executive leadership team and reporting to the president and chief executive officer, Hollingsworth will continue to be responsible for activities related to RANDYS Worldwide and the network of brands across all sales and marketing channels. Hollingsworth
Software Upgrade Helps Unlock Full Potential Diagnostic Platforms
With the latest Snap-on software release, professional technicians get the full potential of their diagnostic platform to increase their productivity and overcome even the toughest obstacles more quickly. From the moment they power-on, technicians can confidently service customers with a tool containing unparalleled depth in general and collision repair coverage for Asian, domestic and European
GM 8L45, 8L90 Signal Accumulator Piston Kit
Sonnax has a new drop-in Zip Valve product: signal accumulator piston kit (p/n 154740-06K). Including four piston sets that fit any of seven locations in GM 8L45 and 8L90 units, this kit allows bores to be reconditioned quickly and easily with no reaming required. The hydraulic integrity of the VFS signal pressure circuits are re-set.
Transtar Industries Names New Supply Chain VP
Transtar Industries recently announced that Greg Kaganovich has joined the growing organization as vice president of supply chain. Kaganovich succeeds former VP, Supply Chain Kevin Rozsa who will now serve as vice president, marketing. Chief Operating Officer Joe Levanduski says, “I am excited to welcome Greg Kaganovich to the Transtar team. He is a high-level
ATMC Conducts 2021 Training Benchmarks Survey
The ASE Training Mangers Council (ATMC) has announced that its annual training benchmarks survey of the auto and heavy-vehicle service and repair industry is now underway. “The survey builds a longitudinal series of metrics that pinpoint trends. It also provides a comparison standard and helps align training offerings with the needs of our training consumers,”
Standard Motor Products Names New VP
Duane Burns joins SMP with more than 25 years of logistics experience
New GM Corporate 14-Bolt Kit for Rear Axle/Flange
Stage 8 recently introduced an all-new GM Corporate 14-Bolt Kit for Rear Axle/Flange, (p/n GM-14AX). High-intensity off-roading over extreme terrain creates harsh conditions that can often cause bolts to loosen, which is a major safety issue. As a solution, Stage 8 has added to its off-road lineup a full-floating rear axle retaining bolt kit with ½-in.
Free ASE Webinar On Electronic System Diagnostic Strategies
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar for service technicians on Friday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET entitled “Electronic System Diagnostic Strategies.”
Lubegard Scientist Dr. Landis Passes Away
We were saddened to learn that Dr. Phillip Landis, the scientist who developed the Lubegard synthetic lubricant molecule, passed at his Sedona, AZ home on February 4. He was 98. During his 38-year career with Mobil Oil, Dr. Landis was the manager of the company’s Applied Research Group during which time he oversaw the team
New Filter Catalog Adds 142 Late Model P/Ns, Expands Older Vehicle Coverage
Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) has released its new 2021 automotive filter catalog. The catalog represents the most current application information available in the automotive filters business, featuring 142 new late model part numbers and expanded application coverage for older vehicles. A total of 1644 SKUs are presented in a simple and easy-to-use make/model/year format. The 1040-page
Babcox Media Mourns the Passing of Tim Fritz, Longtime Editor and Friend
Babcox Media Editor Tim Fritz passed away on Feb. 23 from a heart attack. He was 53 years old. Tim joined Babcox Media in 1990 and spent 31 years working in various editorial roles, most recently as the digital editor of Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Underhood Service, Tomorrow’s Tech and ShopOwner. He was also
GM Investing $100M in Transmission Plants
Following a $75M funding injection in its Toledo, Ohio transmission plant, General Motors has announced it will invest a further $100M in two of its manufacturing facilities – $93M at the Romulus, MI propulsion plant and $7M at its Bedford, IN casting operations. The manufacturer says the Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford
