Auto Care Association

Repairify Announces Ben Johnson as Vice President of General Automotive Repair Markets and Launch of asTech Mechanical

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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PLANO, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Repairify , the global leader in remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, announces that it has appointed Ben Johnson as Vice President of General Automotive Repair Markets to help lead the company's expansion into the mechanical market.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Repairify , the global leader in remote diagnostics, calibrations, programming, and automotive intelligence for the collision and mechanical repair industries, announces that it has appointed Ben Johnson as Vice President of General Automotive Repair Markets to help lead the company's expansion into the mechanical market.
  • Repairify has chosen Ben Johnson to lead the Business Development and Product Management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions to better serve the needs of the general automotive service and repair markets.
  • Ben Johnson's primary mission at Repairify will be to lead the strategic growth and product development of asTech Mechanical.
  • This new technology from asTech Mechanical will be available on asTech and other select third-party diagnostic devices starting May 20th.

Survey: 84% of Independent Repair Shops View Vehicle Data Access as Top Issue for Their Business

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Auto Care Association released results from a new nationwide survey of repair shops highlighting the challenges that independent repair facilities face when servicing vehicles, often forcing them to turn away business. These new survey findings reiterate the immediate need for the bipartisan REPAIR Act, which would ensure that vehicle owners and repairers of their choice have access to the vehicle data, tools, and software required to maintain modern vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • 84% of independent repair shops view vehicle repair and maintenance data access as the top issue for their business, surpassing other timely considerations, like technician recruitment and retention and inflation.
  • The majority (63%) of independent repair shops experience difficulties making routine repairs on a daily or weekly basis.
  • Half of independent repair shops (51%) report sending up to 5 vehicles per month to the dealer due to vehicle data restrictions.
  • This includes the amount of time that an independent repair shop spends trying to resolve the issue before referring the vehicle to the dealer due to data access restrictions – which can leave independent repair shops uncompensated for their labor and time.

Coghlin Companies Extends Strategic Partnership with Fenway Sports Management and Boston Red Sox

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coghlin Companies, a world-class engineering and contract manufacturing company specializing in accelerated Time to Market Services™ for global technology leaders, proudly announces a three-year extension of their strategic sponsorship with the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management. The partnership will continue through the 2026 season, allowing all Coghlin Companies brands to be proudly displayed in multiple ways throughout historic Fenway Park.

Key Points: 
  • Coghlin Companies Extends Dynamic Partnership through 2026, Further Unifying Two Organizations Focused on Teamwork, Culture, and Community Engagement.
  • WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coghlin Companies, a world-class engineering and contract manufacturing company specializing in accelerated Time to Market Services™ for global technology leaders, proudly announces a three-year extension of their strategic sponsorship with the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management .
  • The partnership will continue through the 2026 season, allowing all Coghlin Companies brands to be proudly displayed in multiple ways throughout historic Fenway Park.
  • "We are proud to continue our partnership with Coghlin Companies," said Troup Parkinson, EVP, Partnerships, Boston Red Sox.

BBB Industries to Host Visitors at AAPEX Booth in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BBB Industries will attend the 2023 Automotive Aftermarket Product Exposition (AAPEX) Show on October 31 – November 2, 2023, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BBB Industries will attend the 2023 Automotive Aftermarket Product Exposition (AAPEX) Show on October 31 – November 2, 2023, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
  • BBB highlights sustainably manufactured products at AAPEX booth #1425 in Vegas, "State of the Art in Sustainable Parts."
  • In addition to the AAPEX booth, BBB will have information on Women in Auto Care, an Auto Care Association community supporting women in the industry.
  • Our sales and marketing team will also be available at Booth #1425 to answer questions about our sustainably manufactured auto parts.

Coghlin Companies Selected As Manufacturer Of The Year By Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coghlin Companies, a trusted leader in Time-to-Market Services™ including engineering, contract manufacturing, and global fulfillment, has been selected as a Manufacturer of the Year following a nomination for the title by District 11 representative Hannah Kane. This recognition highlights Coghlin Companies' unwavering commitment to exceptional service and superior quality in the manufacturing industry.

Key Points: 
  • This recognition highlights Coghlin Companies' unwavering commitment to exceptional service and superior quality in the manufacturing industry.
  • Chris Coghlin, President & CEO of Coghlin Companies, shared, "This recognition is a true testament to the pride and dedication our Caring Associates have toward the successful commercialization of advanced technology products.
  • We are honored to work closely with our trusted innovation clients and local and state representatives to accelerate manufacturing excellence here in Massachusetts."
  • The award was presented on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, by the Commonwealth's Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, coinciding with the Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up at Polar Park in collaboration with prominent organizations including The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), MassMEP, MassRobotics, Forge, WPI, and the MassHire boards.

Torqata Data & Analytics Provides Market Intelligence on the Tire Industry for the 2024 Auto Care Association Factbook

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torqata Data & Analytics, a software company in the tire industry offering market intelligence and real-time actionable data to the aftermarket auto industry, announced today that the company’s data was used in the newly released Auto Care Association’s 2024 Factbook to expand tire related data.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torqata Data & Analytics, a software company in the tire industry offering market intelligence and real-time actionable data to the aftermarket auto industry, announced today that the company’s data was used in the newly released Auto Care Association’s 2024 Factbook to expand tire related data.
  • The award-winning Auto Care Factbook, available now, provides a comprehensive overview of the entire auto care industry.
  • It provides the aftermarket auto care executives with insights that will help them make critical business decisions, including the tire industry.
  • “We are working with the Auto Care Association to identify ways to provide timely industry data,” said Tim Eisenmann, CEO of Torqata Data & Analytics.

New Research: Auto Care Industry Expected to Grow 8.1% in 2023, Reach $574 Billion in 2026

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Auto Care Association today released its award-winning and industry-leading online publications, the 2024 Auto Care Factbook and the 2024 Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual. The annual reports are the go-to source for automotive aftermarket industry data and include critical insight for aftermarket businesses to make informed, data-based decisions for the future. This 33rd edition of the Auto Care Factbook report provides more new data than ever, including insight on how the auto care industry continues to thrive amidst disruption, the latest consumer and industry trends, expanded international market performance and more.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Auto Care Association today released its award-winning and industry-leading online publications, the 2024 Auto Care Factbook and the 2024 Auto Care Factbook & Lang Annual.
  • This 33rd edition of the Auto Care Factbook report provides more new data than ever, including insight on how the auto care industry continues to thrive amidst disruption, the latest consumer and industry trends, expanded international market performance and more.
  • The 2024 Auto Care Factbook also provides Auto Care Association members access to more than 70 of the latest market categories included in the report through the association's Auto Care TrendLens™ interactive data platform.
  • All Auto Care Association contacts at member companies receive a complimentary digital copy of the 2024 Auto Care Factbook report as a member benefit.

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Outperforms Expectations, Growing 9.7% in 2022

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, in partnership with S&P Global, have released the 2023 Joint Channel Forecast Model report, providing valuable insights and strategic guidance for the automotive aftermarket industry. The annual report gives an in-depth industry outlook with the latest and most reliable market projections, channel performance analysis and emerging trends. This year's report finds that despite the recent increase in economic strain for many Americans due to rising costs, the industry continues to show its reliability and ability to adapt across the service and retail sectors, continually adjusting to meet demand in an ever-dynamic market.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, in partnership with S&P Global, have released the 2023 Joint Channel Forecast Model report, providing valuable insights and strategic guidance for the automotive aftermarket industry.
  • The 2023 Joint Channel Forecast Model finds the automotive aftermarket grew 9.7% in 2022, outperforming expectations.
  • The 2023 Joint Channel Forecast Model finds that the automotive aftermarket grew 9.7% in 2022, outperforming expectations (previously forecast at 8.5%).
  • "This year's Joint Channel Forecast provides an impressive outlook for the aftermarket and underscores the value of investment in this industry."

Average Age of Light Vehicles in the US Hits Record High 12.5 years, according to S&P Global Mobility

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on U.S. roads, the average age of cars and light trucks in the US has risen again this year to a new record of 12.5 years, up by more than three months over 2022, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The growth is in line with the firm's prediction from last year that constrained new vehicle sales would continue to impact and put upward pressure on the average age. In addition, the continued rise of light trucks/utilities means the number of passenger cars on the road will fall beneath 100 million for the first time since 1978.

Key Points: 
  • This is the sixth straight year of increase in the average vehicle age of the U.S. fleet.
  • "We expected the confluence of factors impacting the fleet coming out of 2021 would provide further upward pressure on average vehicle age.
  • The increased pace of growth of the average light vehicle age benefits the vehicle service industry.
  • In total, vehicles older than six years will account for more than 74% of the vehicle fleet in 2028, according to S&P Global Mobility estimates.

Columbia Tech Launches Grant-Funded Skills Training Program as Continued Investment in Caring Associate Growth

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc. and provider of world-class capital equipment engineering and manufacturing services, announced that they have launched a two-year training program funded by a Workforce Training Fund grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program, administered by Commonwealth Corporation, will provide valuable skills training to more than 200 Caring Associates. The purposefully crafted course roster will benefit associates in all company areas and continue advancing their skill sets while bolstering Columbia Tech's competitiveness in delivering time-to-market engineering, manufacturing, and global fulfillment services."

Key Points: 
  • The grant program, administered by Commonwealth Corporation, will provide valuable skills training to more than 200 Caring Associates.
  • This is a win for our Caring Associates, our company, and our customers."
  • Columbia Tech is committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes growth and development among Caring Associates through collaboration, transparent communication, innovation, and respect.
  • They work diligently to build a culture where each Caring Associate is empowered to reach their highest potential while making meaningful contributions towards achieving the company's objectives.