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AutoZone 4th Quarter Total Company Same Store Sales Increase 1.3%; Domestic Same Store Sales Increase 0.2%; 4th Quarter EPS Increases to $51.58; Annual Sales of $18.5 Billion
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By Counterman
Frenkit, a European brake hardware supplier, is expanding coverage for the North American aftermarket. Featuring proprietary rubber components manufactured at its facilities in Spain and India, the company said it now offers U.S. customers nearly 4,500 different brake hardware kits, covering 95% of U.S. aftermarket sales.
link hidden, please login to view said its program includes hardware kits for both disc and drum brakes, caliper pistons, brake caliper repair kits, electronic parking brake kits and more. The company said its portfolio is comprised of more than 12,000 different components covering 50,000 parts cross-referenced to OE. Frenkit added that its catalog is fully ACES and PIES compliant and FMSI-indexed. The post
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By Counterman
line announced details of its sixth annual Mechanics Month initiative. Beginning Monday, March 3, the annual campaign celebrates what Valvoline called the often-unsung heroes of the mobility industry and beyond: the mechanics who keep the world moving forward.
According to Valvoline, this year’s theme, “The Future is in Your Hands,” shines a spotlight on mechanics across the globe, highlighting their expertise, skill and heart for the critical work they do each day. From independent workshops to dealerships, construction sites to fleets, mechanics solve problems that others can’t. Yet, fixing machinery is only part of the job; mechanics serve as educators and partners to their customers, offering peace of mind when it matters most, Valvoline said.
“Valvoline Global is proud to honor the important contributions of mechanics worldwide,” said Jamal Muashsher, chief executive officer of Valvoline Global. “Mechanics Month is about recognizing the mechanics in our local communities who not only maintain the present – but also shape the future – by keeping people around the world moving forward.”
Global Recognition of Local Mechanics
As part of Mechanics Month,
link hidden, please login to view teams in over 60 countries will celebrate local mechanics, working with community members to acknowledge their service. Notable celebrations spanning multiple regions include: Providing over 100 toolboxes, including safety gear and Valvoline-branded merchandise, to mechanics at workshops throughout Thailand. Hosting thank you dinners featuring games, prizes and live entertainment for mechanics and their families throughout Southeast Asia. Teaming up with Hendrick Motorsports for surprise deliveries of Valvoline Mechanics Month packages to hardworking team mechanics in the U.S. Working with select distributor and school partners to offer dozens of scholarships across Mexico and El Salvador. Offering brand and product training to over 200 mechanics and various scholarship programs and initiatives throughout China. The company will also feature mechanics in global web and social media spotlights during the month of March.
Grand Prix Meets Gratitude
As the Official Lubricant Partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® (AMAF1) Team, Valvoline Global will further collaborate with its AMAF1 partner to highlight the importance of continuously building a pipeline of talented mechanics.
For the second year in a row, AMAF1 will participate in Valvoline Global’s Aspiring Mechanics Program as they invite students from Milton Keynes College (United Kingdom) to learn from F1 mechanics.
The Valvoline Global Aspiring Mechanics Program, established in 2024, is focused on educating and supporting future mechanics as they grow their skills. Through this program, the company aims to play a direct role in minimizing the growing shortage of mechanics globally, while raising awareness of the importance of the trade, Valvoline said.
Join the Celebration
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By Counterman
Larry Pacey and the
link hidden, please login to view team created an evening to remember as hosts of their 12th Annual Million Dollar Vendor Award Reception and Dinner. It was a dazzling event as vendors from across the country gathered on the 40th floor of the EAST Hotel in Brickell, Miami, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. NPW is a member of both the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, as well as AAM Group. Chris Pacey, NPW CEO and President (in foreground), Larry Pacey, NPW Chairman. Arriving on buses with a police escort, vendors started the gala event with a fun cocktail hour. Then, guests enjoyed a fabulous filet and lobster tail dinner, followed up with bananas foster for dessert, as they listened to a musician on keyboard providing entertainment before the evening’s award presentations.
Founder Larry Pacey and his son, Chris Pacey, CEO and President of NPW, began the night’s presentation with a long and impressive list of accomplishments in 2024, while adding to buckle up for a spectacular 2025 as they continue their goal of growing their business.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Craig Kerins, Dorman VP Sales, Nico Dolciato, Dorman Regional Sales Manager, Larry Pacey, John Pacey, and Steve Berman, Dorman Chairman.
Chris underlined their commitment to invest in team member development and promotions this past year, in addition to continuing their aggressive stance that resulted in the introduction of 34,000 new, unique SKUs in 2024, plus the addition of 140 CSC members added to their network of repair shops.
On the docket for 2025 are programs to expand marketing initiatives, in addition to continuing their support of the nonprofit organization First Tee with their 35th annual golf tournament.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Gil Benjamin, US Motor Works CEO and President, Larry Pacey and John Pacey.
Chris also reminded the audience of Larry being awarded AWDA’s Pursuit of Excellence, and Danielle Rickerson being named a member of the AMN Women at the Wheel Class of 2024.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Mike Harvey, WIX VP Sales, Larry Pacey and John Pacey.
Following these remarks, Larry and Chris recognized and awarded 45 individual vendors, again an increase from 41 in 2023, at the $5 million, $15 million and $20 million levels, in addition to the $1 million club. NPW emphasized its goal to increase the number of participating members in 2025.
(from left): Chris Pacey, Matthew Kaufman, Anchor Industries Sales Manager, Larry Pacey, Doug Kaufman, Anchor Industries CEO, and John Pacey.
The companies in this year’s Million Dollar Vendor Club are below, followed by a photo gallery of the evening’s festivities:
Agility Auto Parts
Anchor Industries
APW
ARP
ATP/Pioneer
BBB/Remy
Bosch
Cific Heads
Cloyes
Davico
Deka
Dorman Products
DRiV
Dura-Go
Edelbrock Group
Energy Suspension
Engine-Pro
FCS
First Brands
Gates
Hastings Piston Rings
Highline Warren
Holley
Liland Global
MAHLE
Melling
Motive Gear
MPA
Niterra NA (NGK)
Plews & Edelmann
Race Winning Brands
Redhorse
SA Gear
SBI
SKF
Standard Motor Products (SMP)
Topline Products
Trakmotive
TYC
UEM Pistons
US Motorworks
Valvoline
WAI
Wilmar
WIX
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By OReilly Auto Parts
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company” or “O’Reilly”) (Nasdaq: ORLY), a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, today announced record revenue for its fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2024. The results represent 32 consecutive years of comparable store sales growth and record revenue and operating income for O’Reilly since becoming a public company in April of 1993.
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