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By APF
Advance Auto Parts today announced with their Q3 release a new strategic plan that includes a reduction in U.S. footprint:
Store operations Reduction in U.S. asset footprint - closing 523 Advance corporate stores, exiting 204 independent locations, and closing four distribution centers. Standardization of store operating model and improving labor productivity. Acceleration in pace of new store openings. Merchandising excellence Strategic sourcing to improve first costs and bring link hidden, please login to view to market faster. Assortment management to enhance availability of link hidden, please login to view. Pricing and promotions management to improve gross margin. Supply chain Consolidation of distribution centers to operate 13 large facilities by 2026. Opening of 60 market hub locations by mid-2027. Optimization of transportation routes and freight to lower costs and improve productivity.
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By Counterman
Dayco, a supplier of engine products and drive systems for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is expanding its timing chain kit line with 41 part numbers to cover another 49 million vehicles in operation (VIO). Additionally, the company is introducing the next generation of its AutoPartIQ inventory assessment tool—with new features for a more productive customer experience.
New Parts Bring Timing Chain Kit Coverage to 120+ Million
Dayco’s aftermarket team launched the line in 2022 due to the car parc shift from timing belts to timing chains at the OE level. The
link hidden, please login to view, which feature OE-quality components, cover high-volume light-duty engine applications. They include all the necessary components for a thorough and complete repair, building on Dayco’s mission of recommending system replacement as a best practice. Dayco says the kits include: Timing and secondary chains that prevent stretch for the life of the kit – and address the no. 1 replacement issue; Precision-machined cam and crank sprockets for quiet, noise-free performance; Direct fit OE-quality, high-grade plastic guides, as well as VVT solenoids and cam phasers when the application calls for it; and Packaging that features a QR code that links directly to detailed installation instructions. Dayco backs its entire timing chain kit line with an industry-leading two year or 60,000 mile (96,000 kilometer) link hidden, please login to view, whichever occurs first, giving technicians confidence in what they’re installing. Three of the new part numbers are already available, and the remaining 38 are scheduled for Q1 or Q2 2025.
“We entered the timing chain kit market to meet the needs of our customers. The line continues to grow with sales increasing year over year and we are supporting our high-quality product line with important investments in warranty and training material,” said Tom Tecklenburg, Vice President, Aftermarket, Dayco North America. “We encourage our customers as well as shop owners to reach out to our tech team to schedule virtual training and to learn more about this line if they aren’t already stocking it.”
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By Counterman
link hidden, please login to view announced the company has expanded product coverage for its starter and alternator, brake caliper, brake pad, brake shoe, power brake booster and brake rotor programs, with 505 new part numbers covering 302 million vehicles in operation. The new part numbers are offered through QB, Quality-Built, Quality-Built Black Series and Pure Energy brands powered by
link hidden, please login to view, which serve the professional installer market. A select list of late-model part number introductions can be found link hidden, please login to view. A complete list is available by contacting a Motorcar Parts of America sales representative. “In addition to our private label offerings, our Quality-Built and Pure Energy products are steadily gaining momentum in the professional market, and the introduction of new part numbers underscores our proactive approach to developing, cataloging, and distributing products to meet evolving demand,” said Jamie Cook, senior vice president of sales and marketing.
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link hidden, please login to view announced the launch of link hidden, please login to view, a new automotive aftermarket distribution platform. The launch coincides with Driven Distribution Group’s acquisition of the auto parts and accessories distribution business of Chicago Parts & Sound, following the recapitalization of Tri-State Enterprises, Inc. in November 2023. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. By bringing together CPS and Tri-State under the Driven Distribution Group umbrella, HCI said it “aims to establish a leading platform in the automotive aftermarket industry by equipping its brands with shared resources, strategic vision, investment and advanced technology to enable its companies to deliver best-in-class customer service.” Both CPS and Tri-State will continue to operate under their respective brands, while benefiting from the shared resources of the Driven Distribution Group platform.
“We are thrilled to welcome the CPS team to the Driven Distribution platform. Consistent with our original platform thesis, CPS represents a geographically strategic beachhead in the Midwest and is a great complement to Tri-State’s existing product categories. We look forward to working together to achieve our shared vision for growth,” said Scott Gibaratz, partner at HCI.
Chicago Parts & Sound, based in Elk Grove Village, IL, with additional locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, is a warehouse distributor focused on automotive aftermarket parts, batteries, consumables, and accessories. The company serves auto dealerships, independent repair shops, municipalities/governments and company fleets.
Bob Lederer, co-owner of CPS, said, “the growth of Tri-State Enterprises parallels that of CPS – just in a different part of the country. Opportunities to combine businesses of such similar backgrounds, culture, and customer focus make tremendous sense for all stakeholders in each company.”
“We are extremely impressed with the stellar business and established market reputation Bob and Jackie Lederer have built over the past 22 years. The combination of CPS and Tri-State as part of the Driven Distribution Group platform will enable us to expand our resources and capabilities to better serve our employees and customers,” said Tristan Taylor, CEO of Tri-State.
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link hidden, please login to view announced the release of an expanded range of timing chain kits and components for Q3 2024. The company said this latest product launch provides aftermarket solutions for a broad selection of popular vehicle makes and models. Cloyes said this quarter’s new offerings include comprehensive timing chain kits for Ford and Subaru vehicles. They’re designed to support Ford models such as the F-150, Mustang, Expedition and Transit, with engine sizes ranging from 2.7L to 3.7L. Subaru models, including the Forester, Impreza, Outback, and BRZ, are also covered, with kits tailored for 2.0L and 2.5L engines.
Cloyes further expanded its product line with new timing chain kits for Mercedes-Benz and Mazda vehicles. Mercedes-Benz kits are designed for the 2.1L and 2.7L engines found in models such as the E250, GLE300d, and Sprinter vans. For Mazda, owners of vehicles such as the Mazda 3, CX-5, and MX-5 Miata can benefit from Cloyes’ new timing and oil pump chain kits, the company said.
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link hidden, please login to view now offers expanded coverage for Hyundai, Kia, and General Motors vehicles. The new kits support popular Hyundai and Kia models like the Sonata, Optima, Santa Fe and Sorento, with engine sizes ranging from 2.0L to 2.4L. For GM, Cloyes has introduced timing chain kits for 1.4L and 1.5L engines in models such as the Chevrolet Spark, Malibu, and GMC Terrain. Cloyes said each kit is engineered for optimal engine performance and includes a variety of essential components such as timing chains, accessory drive belts, variable valve timing (VVT) components and water pumps, where applicable. The company added that the kits “provide all necessary timing and oil pump chain system components to ensure long-lasting, efficient engine performance, meeting or exceeding OEM standards.”
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