KYB Americas Corp. Announces Two Key Hires

KYB Americas Corp. recently announced the hiring of two key sales positions. The announcement was made recently by Mike Fiorito from KYB’s Aftermarket headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana.

Sal Fabela is a new Territory Sales Manager in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area covering portions of the Central U.S.  servicing key KYB channel partners. Sal earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Marketing and Economics and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. Sal is also an active member of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s. An industry veteran prior to KYB, Sal spent the last four years with Robert Bosch LLC as a Demand Planner and Sales Analyst.

 

Craig Bussey is a new Territory Sales Manager covering portions of the Northwestern U.S..  Craig most recently served as a Workshop Field Sales Specialist for Robert Bosch LLC in the Dallas, TX market, was Tour Manager of a 16 state Bosch Tech Tour campaign. Craig earned a Bachelor of University Studies degree from the University of New Mexico but is a Certified Emergency Medical Technician., Craig has also been a Health Care Case Manager and taught English at a middle school in Busan, South Korea.

“We are excited to announce two new key hires in crucial markets for KYB,” KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito commented “Sal and Craig come to us with diverse but experienced backgrounds that will help propel KYB sales in their markets.  Sal will be taking over for industry legend Bob Gibson who recently retired from many years of service to KYB. We feel strongly that Sal has the skillsets to provide exceptional service to our distribution and sales channel partners. Craig comes to us with several years of experience in high activity roles in the aftermarket.  We are pleased at his eagerness to jump right in and help KYB service customers and achieve sales targets in a critical KYB territory”

KYB Corporation is a $4.2 billion global hydraulics manufacturer with over 8,100 employees and sells its products in over 100 countries. The company is one of 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. Receives Federated Marketing Vendor of the Year for the Second Year in a Row

KYB Americas Corp. is proud to announce that Federated Auto Parts awarded KYB their 2016 Marketing Vendor of the Year Award. The announcement was made at the Federated National Meeting in Kauai, Hawaii.  This is the second year in a row KYB has received Marketing Vendor of the Year and the third overall in 4 years.

“Federated is proud to recognize KYB again this year for outstanding marketing support,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts.,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “Marketing has never been more important as we work to communicate and differentiate the quality brand name parts we sell. Our members appreciate strong marketing programs that increase value and acceptance. KYB has excelled in this area, becoming a leader in the ride control category. We are proud to be associated with their fine company and congratulate the entire KYB team.”

“Our entire team works to provide the best opportunities for our distribution partners to be successful and grow sales in the ride control category,” said KYB Director of Marketing Mac McGovern.  “On top of being some of the most involved and creative people in the industry, the team at Federated is constant in their desire to bring new ideas and projects to the table that can help each other grow.”

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.

Popular Parts Professional KYB Mount-Up Promotion to Conclude in June

KYB Americas Corp. is offering Parts Professionals an opportunity to earn up to $450 on a Visa Prepaid Card during the popular KYB Mount-Up Promotion.  During May and June Parts Counter Professionals can earn cash on a Visa Prepaid card for sales of KYB Mounts, Struts, and KYB Strut-Plus Complete Strut Assemblies.  Specifically $5 for each pair of KYB Mounts, $10 for each Pair of KYB Mounts and matching Struts, and lastly $25 for each pair of KYB Strut-Plus. This is the 5th year of the KYB Mount-Up promotion. The promotion has seen double digit participation growth in each year.

“The KYB Mount-Up Promotion allows us to work directly with our distribution partner teams and provides an incentive to help their customers to provide a better solution for their ride control needs,” commented KYB Marketing Manager Kyle Freund.  “Whether the motorist chooses a combination of a KYB Mount and Strut or a KYB Strut-Plus complete assembly, these products are specifically designed to restore the original handling and control capabilities of their vehicle.”

The KYB Strut-Plus is the highest quality premium strut assembly available anywhere in the world. Every component in a complete strut assembly is critical to its overall performance:  That’s why the KYB Strut-Plus only includes OE or better components.

KYB Strut Mounts are designed to optimize suspension and steering performance.  They also reduce road noises and vibrations.  KYB Strut Mounts are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE Quality.

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. Receives Federated Marketing Vendor of the Year

 

KYB Americas Corp. is proud to announce that Federated Auto Parts awarded KYB their 2015 Marketing Vendor of the Year Award. The announcement was made at the Federated National Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.  The award represents KYB’s commitment to providing Marketing plans and programs that can be applied throughout the distribution channel.

“We are proud to recognize KYB as the 2015 Marketing Vendor of the Year.  Their extraordinary performance in marketing KYB products and services are important to the Federated members success,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “As a group, Federated suppliers are well positioned for success, supplying quality brand name parts and excellent service to our members. KYB has proven they are the best of the best. They embrace change and respect tradition, turning industry challenges into growth opportunities.  We are very proud to present them this prestigious and well deserved award”

“The Marketing Team at KYB works diligently to provide the best marketing and training initiatives that help our partners create more sales opportunities,” said KYB Director of Marketing Mac McGovern.  “It’s really amazing to work with a team like Federated that is willing to collaborate and propose ideas that will help their team have successful implementations. We are grateful to have a partner like Federated.”

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. Receives Altrom Group’s Supplier of the Year Award

KYB Americas Corp. is proud to announce that the Altrom Group presented KYB with their 2015 Supplier of the Year Award. The announcement was made at the Altrom Group’s North American Sales Summit in Seattle, WA.  The award is presented annually to the company that excels in several metrics that include sales, product availability, teamwork, marketing materials and overall experience.

“Each year and especially this past year KYB has provided Altrom with remarkable customer service, support, and overall has made doing business with them simple and easy” says Matt Millen, Marketing Manager for Altrom. “ KYB’s team has created countless sales and marketing promotions this past year and the growth we have seen is a direct reflection of their effort and enthusiasm”

“We continually strive to improve our valued partnership with the Altrom Group and we are honored to be presented with this great award,” commented KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito.  “KYB’s business is dependent on growth with iconic distribution companies like Altrom. This award points to the strategic collaboration, commitment and hard work of the entire KYB Team.”

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 Recognized with APA Manufacturer of Choice Award

KYB Americas Corp. is proud to announce that Automotive Parts Associates (APA) presented KYB with their 2016 Headquarters Manufacturer of Choice Award. The announcement was made at APA’s 35th Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. This award recognizes KYB for having the fastest turnaround time from application of part to product availability, ease of doing business and responsiveness to member and APA headquarters needs.

“KYB was recognized with this award for their very meaningful partnership with APA.  KYB provides great support to APA and our shareholders and we appreciate everything from their high quality products to their exceptional service.”  said Gary Martin, President & CEO of Automotive Parts Associates, Inc.

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. Announces Winners of Win With KYB Sweepstakes

KYB Americas Corp. is excited to announce the winners of the ‘Win with KYB Sweepstakes’ promotion, which offered Automotive Service Provider Owners the opportunity to win over $50,000 in prizes including a brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited pickup truck.  The Sweepstakes ran during September & October and winners were notified in November. To enter, Service Providers registered their shop at www.winwithkyb.com.  There was no purchase necessary to win.

The grand prize was awarded to Jorge Ramirez of California Auto Repair in Van Nuys, California. Jorge picked out his brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited pickup truck at a local Toyota Dealership.  The Tundra comes equipped with KYB shocks and is valued at over $43,000.  A press event was held on Wednesday November 18th in Van Nuys to officially hand the keys over to Jorge.  The two First Prizes of a trip for two to the Historic May Race in Indianapolis were awarded to Greg’s Classic Auto in Durham, NC and The Carwash Depot & Auto Repair in Ponchatoula, LA.

“Win With KYB was a treat to run and really created a buzz for the KYB brand among shop owners.” said KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito. “KYB is proud to have awarded these wonderful prizes to these great Automotive Service Providers.  Our distribution partners did an outstanding job of spreading the word about this promotion. We look forward to building on this program in 2016.”

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.

KYB Americas Corp. Launches Crash Avoidance Systems Awareness and Training Campaign

KYB Americas Corp. launched a new Crash Avoidance Systems Awareness and Training Campaign during the 2015 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas. This new campaign is aimed at helping service providers communicate the importance of ride control maintenance to help keep a vehicle’s computerized crash avoidance system working within its designed capabilities. The campaign was announced to KYB’s Distribution partner customers as well as members of the media.

KYB offers two new service provider training opportunities to support this campaign: KYB’s distribution customers can arrange a :30 minute in-shop live training clinic or provide a group code to attend an interactive on-line self-paced study clinic that includes download-able handouts. Interested car care professionals are able to access the training through a directed link on www.kyb.com.

“Statistics show that vehicles 4 to 8 years old are the most likely to be involved in an accident and vehicle accident fatalities are on the rise. We believe one of the causes for this is under-maintained ride control.” said “Mac” McGovern, the KYB Director of Marketing & Training. “Alerting the motorist and educating the shop on the need to maintain ride control performance is becoming critical as more & more crash avoidance systems-equipped vehicles become older. KYB is committed to providing this awareness and the needed communication materials to help the motorist stay in control.”

For more information, please visit the online KYB Training Center at www.kyb.com/training

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. Expands Domestic Vehicle Coverage

KYB Americas Corp. is excited to announce recently expanded coverage for domestic vehicle applications.  While KYB has consistently been a top full-line supplier across all vehicle makes and models, the recently released part numbers include an enhanced domestic coverage focus for Strut-Plus Complete Assemblies, and the OE performance-restoring Excel-G lines.

The recent part number releases include 20.6 million vehicles on the road in North America today. Included in this release are new part numbers for KYB Strut-Plus complete assembly, Excel-G, and Gas-a-Just lines.  There was also an expansion of KYB’s leading Strut Mount and Boot lines covering an additional 80 million vehicles.  All of the new part numbers are specifically calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions to help restore or improve the vehicles original handling and control.  Also, all KYB products are manufactured to work within the demands of the vehicle’s Crash Avoidance Systems.

“Our product and R&D teams work tirelessly on making sure that we stay current with vehicle coverage and our customers demand” said KYB Vice President Mike Fiorito. “It is KYB’s goal to be our customer’s best supplier and you can’t do that without having great coverage. We continue to strive to deliver industry leading coverage for all makes and models in North America.”

For more information visit the KYB Catalog at www.kyb.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.

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.