KYB Americas Announces Win with KYB Sweepstakes

KYB Americas Corp. is excited to announce the ‘Win with KYB Sweepstakes’, which offers hard-working Automotive Service Provider Owners a unique opportunity to win over $50,000 in prizes including a brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited pickup truck.  The Sweepstakes kicked off August 1st and Service Providers in the U.S. and Canada will have until September 30th to enter. 

To enter, Service Providers will need to register their shop at www.winwithkyb.com.  There is no purchase necessary to win, but the chances of winning get better with each KYB purchased during the promotion. The grand prize is a brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited pickup truck for the winning Service Provider.  The Tundra comes equipped with KYB shocks and is valued at over $43,000.  Some of the other prizes include 2 race event trips for two and 5 sets of four KYB shocks and struts.

“Automotive Service Providers are the key focus of our company” said KYB Marketing Manager Kyle Freund. “We are beyond excited to offer them an opportunity to win some great prizes in the form of our first ever Win with KYB Sweepstakes.  We also really love the idea of offering a new truck for their shop’s use, and what better truck than one factory-equipped with our great products.”

For more information visit www.winwithkyb.com

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

Federated Names Co-Man Vendors Of The Year; KYB Takes Top Honors

June 17, 2015 11:37 AM
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KYB Americas Corp. has once again been honored by Federated Auto Parts as its Outstanding Co-Man Vendor of the Year.

“The Federated Co-Man program is instrumental to the success of Federated and its members. This year’s winners have embraced the Co-Man philosophy and have consistently delivered,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “Top honors go to KYB for overall excellence. The entire KYB team works closely with our staff to ensure that the Co-Man program functions productively for the Federated membership. It is only fitting that they be honored once again with this important award. We thank them for their partnership and continued support.

Presented annually, the prestigious Federated Co-Man vendor awards recognize supplier partners that have shown outstanding dedication and support of the Federated Co-Man operation and programs. The Federated Co-Man enterprise began with Federated members deciding to open a jointly owned warehouse. According to Federated, the operation has seen significant growth each year since its inception, expanding numerous times to meet the rapidly growing demand of members.

 

 

KYB Americas Receives Two Awards at Parts Authority Show

KYB Americas Corp. is proud to announce it was recently presented with two Awards at Parts Authority’s Trade Show held at Citi Field in New York. After an exciting event, KYB Northeast Territory Sales Manager Rob Africano was awarded the outstanding Service Representative of the Year and KYB was also named a Parts Authority Partner of Excellence.

“I always like to tell my customers there is price, quality and service… pick two. Rarely can a supplier deliver all three. KYB’s quality, at their price point, coupled with the superb representation supplied by Rob Africano, allowed the triple play to occur!” said Parts Authority President and CEO Randy Buller. “We were very pleased to award KYB the Parts Authority Partner in Excellence Award, as well as Rob Africano the Parts Authority Representative of the Year. The 40 year partnership between KYB and Parts Authority makes us that much prouder! ”

“We are honored to be recognized by Parts Authority for not only our partnership with their great organization, but the efforts of Rob Africano as well. Parts Authority is a valued customer and it’s great to see the results of our joint efforts,” commented KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito. “We also weren’t surprised Rob received an award for his commitment. He is a very talented and dedicated individual and we are proud of what Rob has accomplished for the KYB Team.”

Rob Africano joined KYB Americas in June of 2006 covering sections of the Northeast that includes New York, Maryland and DC. Since 2006, Rob has earned many individual company sales awards. Prior to KYB, Rob held manager roles at IBF, Beck/Arnley and Interco Parts Corp.

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Launches 2015 $40 for 4 Motorist Promotion

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KYB Rebates

 

KYB Americas Corp. – During March and April, KYB Americas will offer motorists $40.00 via a mail-in-rebate with a single purchase of any four KYB shocks, struts and Strut-Plus complete assemblies.  The KYB $40 for 4 promotion will be available at participating automotive service providers and automotive parts retail locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.

“We had tremendous success with this program in 2014,” said KYB Americas Marketing Manager Kyle Freund. “We hope to continue the momentum and exposure that this promotion created last year and of course offer a great motorist rebate for KYB’s Original Equipment for the Aftermarket shocks and struts.”

KYB shocks and struts has a long history of supplying ride control components to new vehicle manufacturers and top automotive service professionals around the world. Original designed performance is important so KYB offers products that are built to either help restore the vehicle’s original control & handling or increase performance above the original design.

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Corp. Wins AIA Website Award

KYB Americas Corp. recently received an Auto International Association (AIA) award for the Best Website Presentation of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks at the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo in Las Vegas. AIA operates as a segment of the Auto Care Association

The award recognized KYB’s new website launched in April of 2014.  The website was designed to help the motorist make better decisions about designed ride control performance and help service providers with better sales & communication tools.

“We are very honored to be recognized by AIA for the improvements on www.kyb.com ,” said KYB’s Director of Marketing & Training Mac McGovern. “Everybody on our marketing, product and customer support teams had a hand in creating the content and layout of our new site and for that we are thankful.  We’d also like to thank some of our key customers that provided input that proved critical to the success of the site thus far.  We are excited to expand and develop the site to continue our efforts to help the industry and interested consumers.”

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log ontowww.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Awarded National Pronto Association Partnership Award

KYB Americas Corp. is proud to announce it was recently presented with the National Pronto Association’s Partnership Award.  The announcement was made at the Pronto Fall Shareholder’s Conference and Expo in San Francisco, CA.  The award is voted on by Pronto’s members across North America using relevant criteria that help members achieve their goals.

“Partnership is a concept that sometimes carries a nebulous meaning, due to the overuse of the term:  Not so at Pronto,” said Mike Mohler, Vice President, National Pronto Association. “When members vote for this prestigious award, they are asked to concentrate on “that” vendor who is indispensable to their business – one who transcends the boundaries of a mere seller and buyer relationship, steeping solidly into to the realm of:  consultant, analyst, category manager, and confidant.  We are thrilled to honor the folks at KYB for delighting our members and exceeding our lofty expectations.”

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Pronto’s membership as their Partner of the year,” commented KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito.  “Everyone in our organization has a hand in helping KYB provide the world class support to each member’s unique needs.  When Pronto’s members have success, we succeed.  We look forward to our continued partnership with Pronto and their Membership.”

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Announces Expanded Strut-Plus Coverage

KYB Americas Corp. is excited to announce the release of expanded coverage for their popular complete strut assembly lineup: Strut-Plus.  With the addition of these new part numbers, Strut-Plus now covers over 70 million vehicles on the road today, including the most popular late model Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM, and Chrysler applications.

First introduced in 2008, the KYB Strut-Plus is widely recognized as the highest quality performance-restoring complete strut assembly available anywhere in the world. Since its launch, the Strut-Plus lineup has grown significantly by adding vehicle and corner-specific part numbers that help restore original equipment designed performance.

“With all the various components involved in manufacturing complete assemblies, it was even more important for us to integrate the same OE procedures and processes we apply to our traditional products into our complete assemblies,” said KYB Americas Product Manager Tim Oldiges.  “Our entire product team is dedicated to making sure we manufacture the highest quality ride control products our customers can go to market with… The success of this Strut-Plus lineup expansion is a direct reflection of that.”

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Corp. Launches New Website

KYB Americas Corp, a world class manufacturer of ride control products, is proud to announce the release of a new and improved kyb.com website.  The site was designed to provide visitors with important ride control information that will help the motorist and auto care industry professionals alike.

Visitors have the ability to index any page of information right from the home page.  Also on the home page is a “The More You Know… The Safer You Drive” themed video section.  These three videos provide valuable video content on the main questions people are asking about shocks and struts.  Visitors will also find the KYB fan zone that includes social media links, cell phone, tablet and pc wallpapers and the ability to communicate their KYB Story. The site will receive ongoing updates and design enhancements to better serve KYB’s online interaction.

“We took a close look at how people were using our site and from what devices,” said KYB Marketing Manager Kyle Freund. “We realized that drastic changes needed to be made to the structure of our site and how we prioritize the information people were searching for.  Whether it is a consumer on a cell phone in a coffee shop, or a technician on a tablet, we wanted our site to serve as the online information center for anybody seeking information on ride control,”

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is the world’s largest supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Corp. Co-Man Vendor of the Year by Federated Auto Parts

Federated Auto Parts recently awarded KYB Americas as the “2013 Co-Man Vendor of the Year” at Federated’s Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. This is the third time KYB Americas has been recognized with this award.

“KYB earned our Co-Man Vendor of the Year award by demonstrating exceptional performance and doing their part day in and day out to make sure our Co-Man operation runs smoothly and efficiently. We want to thank the entire KYB team for going the extra mile for the Federated membership,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts.

“It is tremendously rewarding to be recognized by Federated Auto Parts again as their 2013 Co-Man Vendor of the Year. The KYB team as a whole is fully dedicated to providing the best support and superior product quality to the Federated Group,” commented KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito. “To win this award three times means a lot to the KYB Team and reaffirms our commitments to strive to be our customers #1 supplier.”

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is the world’s largest supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.

KYB Americas Announces $40 for 4 Motorist Promotion

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See this page for new promotions.

KYB Rebates

 

KYB Americas Corp. – During March and April, KYB Americas will offer motorists $40.00 via a mail-in-rebate with a single purchase of any four KYB shocks and struts. The KYB $40 for 4 promotion will be available at participating automotive service providers and automotive parts retail locations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.

“We’re really excited about offering this rebate to motorists,” said KYB Americas Marketing Manager Kyle Freund. “It’s critical that a vehicles ride control components be maintained and the $40 for 4 promotion gives motorists an unprecedented rebate for KYB’s Original Equipment for the Aftermarket shocks and struts.”

KYB shocks and struts have long been recognized as the ride control solution of choice among new vehicle manufacturers and top automotive service professionals around the world.  Based on the desired performance of the motorist, KYB offers products that are built to either help restore the vehicle’s original control & handling or increase performance above the original design.

KYB Corporation is a $4 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to vehicle manufacturers and has a full range of domestic and import shocks and struts for the aftermarket. For more information, log onto www.kyb.com.