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 New Romanian Representative Office

KYB Americas is pleased to announce the newest KYB Representative Office in Timisoara, Romania. The opening ceremony took place on June 27th, 2012. In attendance were, President of KYB Europe, Mr. Shinichi Hayashi and KYB Poland General Manager Mr. Radoslaw Palka. The event was also attended by more than 35 customer guests representing 6 countries.
“This new office is another example of KYB’s commitment to growing automotive aftermarket sales with local support.” commented KYB Americas Vice President Mike Fiorito. The new KYB Representative Office will support: Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia and Kosovo. All these countries from South-East Europe have a strong potential for growth and they will enjoy more timely marketing and technical support from this new office. Mrs. Marcela Matuszka will head the Romania representative office. Matuszka has worked for KYB Europe since 2009.
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 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 America names Daniel Minahan Northeast Regional Manager

Daniel “DJ” Minahan was recently promoted to the role of Northeast Regional Manager of KYB Americas Corporation; announced today by KYB Vice President, Mike Fiorito.

Minahan brings with him a wealth of Automotive Aftermarket experience to his new role at KYB America. Prior to being named Northeast Regional Manager, Minahan served as a Territory Sales Manager for KYB where he was responsible for growing KYB’s business throughout the New England area.  Prior to joining KYB in 2005, Minahan was a successful territory sales manager for a large ignition parts manufacturer and also served as an operations manager for Quinsig Automotive Warehouse in Worchester, Massachusetts.

Fiorito stated, “DJ has distinguished himself as a true aftermarket professional. His year-over-year sales increases show his effectiveness. He does an outstanding job of partnering with customers to grow their ride control business.  His promotion within KYB is well earned and deserved.”

KYB Corporation is a $3.8 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.