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Dayco begins full-scale belt production in Mexico

Dayco has announced that full-scale production at its newly constructed facility in Mexico is underway ahead of schedule. At the end of 2022, Dayco, a leading engine product and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries,...

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Standard Motor Products intros 100+ numbers

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) introduced 118 new part numbers in its February new number announcement. This recent release provides new coverage in 57 distinct product categories and 55 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. In coming years,...

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AutoZone reports growth, same store sales rise of 1.5%

AutoZone, Inc. reported net sales of $3.9 billion for its second quarter ended February 10, 2024, an increase of 4.6% from the second quarter of fiscal 2023. AutoZone, which operates in the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, reported that same store sales, or sales for its...

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GSP North America appoints Greg Snyder to key role

GSP North America, a leading manufacturer and distributor in the automotive aftermarket, has announced the appointment of Greg Snyder as Senior Account Manager Specialty Accounts.    In this role, Greg will be responsible for spearheading sales efforts for...

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Philips Xperion 3000 LED work lights durable, affordable

Lumileds has introduced the new line of Philips Xperion 3000 LEDwork lights. Designed for durability, reliability, and affordability, Xperion 3000 LED work lights include advanced features that make the lights more useful to DIYers and auto service professionals....

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Cloyes acquires accessory drive and tensioner company

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc., designer of timing drive systems and components for the automotive aftermarket, announced the acquisition of Denton, TX based Automotive Tensioners, Inc., a leading front-end accessory drive pulley and tensioner supplier to the...

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O’Reilly Automotive posts continued comp store sales growth

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket -- and which acquired Canada's Groupe Del Vasto in January 2024 -- announced record revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023. The results represent 31...

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