Distributors/Aftermarket | Powersports Business

New distributorship agreement for accessories brand

Dave McMahon — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:05:00 +0000

Parts department managers will want to be aware of a new distribution agreement that will land Scott USA products into more dealerships. Bangor, Maine-based Automatic Distributors has added Scott USA’s lineup of action-sports eyewear and grips to its distribution portfolio. Scott USA has become one of the most worn off-road goggle brands in the industry. ...

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Aftermarket parts company names new sales manager

Dave McMahon — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:03:00 +0000

Quebec-based RMSTATOR has named Chris Capaldi as sales manager – Distribution. He will be responsible for developing relations with the company’s B2B distribution partners and promoting the RMSTATOR brand to the U.S. market. Capaldi has 10 years of experience in the automotive/powersport industry for companies like Risk Racing and Ford Performance Racing School. Chris Capaldi ...

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Brands That Shine adds Heinemeyer as partner due to growth

Dave McMahon — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Gunnar Heinemeyer got his start working at dealerships in 1991, working as a service technician on a range of bikes, from Honda to Harley-Davidson. Working mostly within the V-twin world, he moved on to sales and product management roles at Custom Chrome Europe and transferred to CCI as a product manager before landing with HardDrive ...

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Dealership mourns loss of parts manager

Dave McMahon — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:06:14 +0000

A motorcycle accident has claimed the life of Dakota Neron, parts manager at Xtreme Machines in Millstone, New Jersey. Here’s a tribute from the dealership’s enewsletter. “It is with great personal sadness we announce the death of our beloved parts manager; Dakota Neron. “He passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 as the result of a ...

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Rockford Fosgate audio solutions for Polaris RZR Pro XP models unveiled

Madelyn Hubbard — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 15:38:00 +0000

Rockford Fosgate unveils new aftermarket audio solutions purpose built for RZR Pro XP models. Six aftermarket solutions are now shipping with the option of either a PMX source unit or a Ride Command interface, kitted as a Stage 4, 5, or 6 audio system. Rockford Fosgate has unveiled new aftermarket audio solutions purpose built for ...

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For Parts Unlimited RSM, what’s old is new again!

Dave McMahon — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:09:55 +0000

Parts Unlimited and dealers in the Southeast region are welcoming back Tim Bowen as the regional sales manager for that neck of the woods. Bowen has a long history with Parts Unlimited as a previous sales rep and regional manager for 27 years. He has been in the industry for over 49 years at dealership/distributor ...

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Fox Racing to be purchased by Vista Outdoor

Dave McMahon — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:06:29 +0000

Anoka, Minnesota-based Vista Outdoor Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Irvine, California-based Fox Racing. The purchase price is $540 million, with the potential for an additional $50 million earnout based on Fox Racing's financial performance. For 50 years, Fox Racing has been a leading voice in the motocross ...

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PSB visits Arrowhead Engineered Products

Dave McMahon — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:05:41 +0000

The five industry veterans brought more than 100 years of experience to a meeting last week at Arrowhead Engineered Products in Blaine, Minnesota. (New guy checked in at No. 5 with only a decade of contributions!) Chera Gibb, senior VP of Marketing for North America at Arrowhead, offered some time to meet with some members ...

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Yoshimura introduces 2022 Honda Navi RS-2 Race Series exhaust system

Dave McMahon — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:14:38 +0000

Yoshimura has introduced its 2022 Honda Navi RS-2 Race Series exhaust system, elevating the experience of many of your dealership's customers who have been showing up at local track days and racing the Navi. The Navi incorporates a 110cc carbureted CVT-driven power plant with 10-inch wheels. Yoshimura opted for an RS-2 mini carbon muffler full ...

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Tire Manufacturers Association applauds NHTSA’s action on improper labeling

Dave McMahon — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:44:51 +0000

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced this week that it applauds the recent information letter issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advising tire dealers and distributors that some side-by-side and ATV tires for sale in the U.S. are mislabeled and marketed as compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), instead ...

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