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By Counterman
Transtar Holding Co. announced the formation of NexaMotion Group.
“NexaMotion Group will include the automotive aftermarket businesses that serve automotive professionals with best-in-class parts through distribution excellence and e-commerce solutions,” according to Cleveland-based Transtar.
The new group will include Transtar Industries, Transend, C&M Auto Parts, King-O-Matic, TransMart, RECON and Pro-King Automotive Products.
Transtar Holding Co. President and CEO Neil Sethi will lead NexaMotion Group.
“The formation of NexaMotion aligns our legacy transmission business, recent acquisitions in general automotive repair and our e-commerce solution into one platform,” said Sethi. “We’ve always focused our business on excellent customer service and innovation. With 48 years at the forefront of the aftermarket industry, it’s an exciting move for Transtar Holding Company and the future of our business.”
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The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group), a joint venture of The Pronto Network and Federated-Alliance, recently announced a national supply agreement with Monro Inc. on behalf of member distributors.
“The ability to provide national coverage through our collaboration with a single central billing process is key with national customers like Monro,” said Larry Pavey, CEO of the Automotive Parts Services Group. “By working together, our members are able to deliver the same benefits as retail competitors, as well as local expertise and dedication to the needs of professional service providers. This agreement provides members of The Group with the opportunity to offer premium parts and service to Monro and their more than 1,300 locations through an efficient, coast-to-coast system integration.”
The national supply program will begin in several pilot areas and will expand throughout the country in future weeks.
“We are excited about the agreement and working with The Group members who focus on serving professional service providers,” said Austin Phillips, vice president of marketing, merchandising and commercial for Monro. “We are impressed with The Group’s ability to develop integrated processes that allow their different members to act as one company which was essential to us. We recognize that working with their members and high-quality suppliers will allow our stores to provide enhanced value and service for our customers.”
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By Counterman
Lumileds received the Best New Tool for Repairs Award for its Philips Xperion 6000 UV Pillar work light from the Import Vehicle Community at AAPEX in Las Vegas.
“We designed the Philips Xperion 6000 UV Pillar as a multi-purpose work light that helps technicians save time, money and space in their tool chest,” noted Aubry Baugh, Lumileds senior manager, aftermarket marketing leader, NA. “This innovative light features three light sources: a main light rated CRI95 for color matching; a 180-lumen spotlight; and a very handy UV inspection light for critical repair jobs. The Xperion 6000 UV Pillar is three lights in one and allows techs to carry a single tool.”
Featuring an articulating LED panel for precise beam placement, a swiveling hook and powerful magnetic base, the Xperion 6000 UV Pillar can be placed in nearly any location or position to deliver light exactly where it is needed. The light features a rechargeable lithium battery for exceptional battery life, according to the company, and it’s compatible with the Philips multi-dock recharging station.
If the light is ever misplaced, technicians can find it anywhere in the shop by making it beep and flash with the optional Philips “Find My Device” key fob.
Designed to withstand the demands of automotive repair work, the Xperion 6000 UV Pillar is rated IP65 against intrusion by fluids and IK07 against impacts. The ABS rubber surfaces retain excellent grip, even in the presence of grease and oil, according to the company.
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Dayco announced that the company is taking steps “to become the preferred solution provider for front-end-drive-system components.”
With 140 part numbers being introduced in the coming months as well as a strategic effort to have specific top-selling parts guaranteed in stock,
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“We have the right team in place to help us re-establish our position in the market,” said Tom Tecklenburg, VP of Dayco N.A. Aftermarket. “Our key focus this past year has been on improving our fill rates and analyzing any possible gaps in our core product offerings – belts, kits and components. The Top Movers initiative and new coverage we’re introducing build on a commitment to our customers to help drive sales among the shops they serve, and to ensure top movers are always available so we can deliver the right part at the right time.”
The initiative also includes bringing to market 140 new part numbers during Q1 2024. Dayco’s line of light-duty serpentine-belt kits will grow by eight part numbers, for a total of 105 SKUs, focusing on high-VIO applications including popular last-mile delivery fleet vehicles.
Timing-chain kits will increase by nine SKUs. Serpentine belts will increase by 4 SKUs for an increase in VIO coverage of 2.3 million.
In addition, Dayco is launching more than 40 SKUs for tensioners, water pumps and pulley to enhance coverage for fast-moving applications.
Hoses also continue to see line adjustments, with 80 SKUs launching in 2023 for an additional 54 million in VIO coverage. The line includes two new branched hoses for super-duty Ford diesel trucks.
For additional details, distributors should contact their Dayco sales representative.
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By Counterman
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has released 276 new part numbers in its October new-number announcement.
This most recent release provides new coverage in 113 distinct product categories and 118 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their programs for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Standard’s latest additions include park-assist sensors for the 2022-2017 Toyota Prius Prime and canister purge solenoids for the 2022-18 Lexus ES300h.
Four Seasons released hose assemblies for hybrid vehicles such as the 2022-2018 Honda Accord and electric vehicles including the 2021-2017 Chevrolet Bolt. Brushless blower motors have been introduced for the 2022-2016 Mercedes C-Class Hybrid, and evaporators are now available for the 2022-2020 Ford Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator Hybrid.
Internal combustion engines are evolving to improve fuel economy while reducing emissions, and Standard is continually expanding popular categories for these vehicles. The Standard variable valve timing (VVT) program has grown with the introduction of new solenoids, sprockets and oil-control valves, while turbochargers and related components have been released for General Motors, Nissan, Ford and Chrysler vehicles.
Emission-control products including fuel-vapor canisters, EGR tubes, EGR valves, engine crankcase breather hoses and PCV valves also were added.
Powertrain-neutral categories such as active grille shutters and park-assist sensors represent repair opportunities that didn’t exist a few years ago. Active grille shutter assemblies have been introduced for new Ford and Chrysler applications, and active grille shutter actuators are new for Ford vehicles through model-year 2022. Fourteen park-assist sensors have been added covering popular vehicles such as the 2021-2020 Cadillac CT5 and 2021-2014 Infiniti Q50. Standard also has introduced 18 new ABS speed sensors covering 5 million vehicles.
“Our October new number announcement provides expansion in over 100 product categories, offering new coverage for countless vehicles in operation,” said Jack Ramsey, senior vice president of sales and marketing, SMP. “We are pleased to offer this level of coverage to our trusted partners.”
Four Seasons has introduced 107 new part numbers, including 63 new hose assemblies with domestic and import coverage for more than 7 million vehicles in operation, including the 2022-2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback and the 2023-2020 Ford Transit. New blower motors have been introduced for popular vehicles such as the 2022-2018 Honda Pilot and the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Additional newly released components include desiccant bags for 2023-2017 RAM ProMasters and reman compressors for 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln SUVs.
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