One of the more valuable parts of what we do at the ABPA is getting out to visit members and see their operations up close. I recently had the chance to spend time at TERREPOWER’s Orlando facility, and it was a great opportunity to better understand their approach and how they’re evolving in the marketplace. While there, Read more…
The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) is pleased to welcome Dorman Products as its newest member. Dorman is a U.S.-based aftermarket supplier with a long-standing presence in the automotive industry. The company provides a broad range of replacement parts and has focused on developing solutions that address common repair challenges and expand available options in the marketplace. Read more…
By Edward Salamy, Executive Director, Automotive Body Parts Association On January 15, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new trade framework with Taiwan that has generated significant media attention, largely because of its focus on semiconductors. While semiconductors are important to the broader economy, most ABPA members are primarily concerned with how these developments affect the Read more…
Sean Kennedy, CEO of Go-Parts and ABPA Board Member, has authored an op-ed published today in RealClearPolicy, titled “High Costs, Hard Choices: Why Congress Must Pass the REPAIR Act.” Read the article here. This is an important moment for both the Right to Repair movement and the ABPA, as it brings national visibility to the growing challenges Read more…
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of TYC Americas’ new manufacturing and technology center in Wixom, MI. The new facility, “TYC Americas – Michigan Mobility Center”, represents a major step forward in TYC’s U.S. presence. While TYC has long been known to ABPA members for its aftermarket and OE manufacturing operations in Taiwan Read more…
DEPO Auto Parts, together with its North American subsidiary Maxzone Auto Parts Corp., has begun construction on a new logistics warehouse in Edison, New Jersey. The 270,000 square-foot facility is slated to open in mid-2026 and will serve as a major distribution hub for customers along the East Coast and into Eastern Canada. The Edison project is Read more…
While in Dallas last week for the 2025 Taiwan Expo USA, I took the opportunity to visit with ABPA Chair Mike Dolabi at National Autobody Parts Warehouse, powered by Parts Authority. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to see firsthand how one of our key member companies has grown and continues to play an important role in Read more…
Dear ABPA Members, We are pleased to share a significant update regarding the LKQ vs. GM patent case. This case has profound implications for our industry, particularly in the realm of design patents and the availability of competitive aftermarket parts. Case Background LKQ Corporation challenged several design patents held by General Motors (GM), contending that these patents Read more…
Smithfield, RI – Now that Covid is somewhat behind us and people resume their normal routines, business travel is back for many including myself. I tend to try to visit ABPA members that reside in cities where I may be in town for a convention or trade show. Recently while visiting southern California for a quick trip, Read more…
Smithfield, RI – As things return somewhat back to normal for me and my travel schedule, going back to visiting ABPA members is something that I truly enjoy doing. After almost 25 years in the industry and hearing so many stories, I still appreciate hearing how ABPA members run their businesses, their tales of success and challenges, Read more…
