We’re happy to announce our new partnership with GM Dealer Equipment (GMDE), which will provide GM Dealers with greater purchasing and billing convenience.

The Authorized Consumable Aftermarket Program through GMDE will allow GM Dealers to purchase consumable shop supplies, fasteners, connectors and cleaners from Würth, with the convenience of paying for these items directly through their GMDE statements. This should reduce the number of statements they need to manage. Dealers will need to enroll in the program, but once they do, the accounting process will become more streamlined for them.

WURTH ORSY at the GM Booth at NADA

Würth puts a premium on customer satisfaction and maintaining a positive customer experience. This partnership with GMDE is just another example of putting that philosophy into practice. “We’re excited about our new business relationship with GMDE,” said Marc Weber, Vice President at WURTH USA. “We’re working together to enhance the full customer experience. Exceptional quality and personalized service via qualified and trained Territory Managers is the basis of this successful partnership and our belief.”

Mark Palmer, GMDE Account Manager, also sees this as a great opportunity for GM Dealers. “GMDE has an opportunity to partner with another top leader in the automotive parts and service industry,” said Palmer. “We’re looking forward to employing world-class efficiencies to our operations throughout the United States and Canada.”

For more information about this program or other Würth Value Added Services, call 800-987-8287 or Email info@wurthusa.com.

We’d like to share some exciting developments going on here at the WURTH Group. With the recent announcement that we are teaming with Penske Racing in a multi-year partnership to sponsor Penske’s NASCAR Nationwide Series, you’ll be hearing (and seeing) a lot more from us this year and beyond.

With WURTH and Alliance Truck Parts as sponsors, Sam Hornish, Jr. and the Number 12 Dodge Challenger team will compete for the full Nationwide Series season in 2012.

The WURTH Group will be the primary sponsor in seven races this year, beginning with Texas Motor Speedway on Friday April 13th. WURTH will also be an associate sponsor for the remaining 26 Nationwide Series races in 2012. On top of that, we’re also excited to be an associate sponsor of the Number 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger driven by Brad Keselowski in the race for the Sprint Cup.

The WURTH Group has been actively involved in European racing for over 30 years supporting teams in various disciplines, including the Formula One and DTM Series. Expanding that support to the United States and NASCAR is a big step for the WURTH Group, and one we’re looking forward to taking. Here are a few quotes from the recent announcement:

“The WURTH GROUP is a world-wide leader in the automotive and industrial supply business and we are pleased to have them join our team. Having WURTH as a partner brings value to every aspect of our company and their involvement will enhance our ability to compete for wins and hopefully the Nationwide Series title this season.”

- Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of Penske Corporation

“We are really excited to bring WURTH into the NASCAR Nationwide Series. I am grateful that they have joined our team because it is their support that makes it possible for us to run for the championship this year. We know that they will be a great partner to Penske Racing and we will do our best to get the No. 12 WURTH Dodge into Victory Circle.”

- Sam Hornish, Jr.

“Roger and his companies are the epitome of excellence and integrity. Their commitment to the highest quality and customer service mirrors our own corporate culture. While we have one of the most recognized brands in industrial distribution in Europe and Asia, we are just beginning to roll it out in America. Our partnership with Penske Racing will be of great value to us as we look to expand further into this market.”

- Robert Stolz, CEO, WURTH Group, North America

About Penske Racing

Penske Racing is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced 350 major race wins – including a record 15 Indianapolis 500 victories, more than 410 pole positions and 23 National Championships. For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.com.

Once again, we’ll be sponsoring  PCA Palooza, a Porsche Club of America event being held November 11^th-13^th in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Now in its seventh year, PCA Palooza is a non-profit event to raise funds for the Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, which specializes in wildlife service rehabilitation.

This year’s activities will include three spirited drives by Porsche type, two scenic drives, a parade through downtown Eureka, a car show, and an autocross event. Robert Turner, author of The Driver, will be signing books at the event in addition to hosting a tech session for blog writing.

“We truly appreciate Würth’s continued support”, stated PCA Palooza Organizer Leonard Zechiedrich, “PCA Palooza would not be possible without the generous help from our sponsors.”

For more information about PCA Palooza, please visit http://www.pca-palooza.com.

About the Porsche Club of America

The Porsche Club of America (PCA) offers driving experience, technical assistance and camaraderie for Porsche owners. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, the group’s core objective is to promote the enjoyment and sharing of goodwill and fellowship engendered by owning a Porsche.

The PCA was founded in 1955 by Bill Sholar and serves over 100,000 members in 139 local Regions, making it the largest single marque club in the world today.

We’re happy to announce our new partnership with Wholesale Auto Supply Company (WASCO).

Located in South Hackensack, NJ, WASCO offers members cost savings and streamlined inventory control through consolidated purchasing, in addition to providing an annual patronage dividend.  WÜRTH is offering a new program exclusively for WASCO members that incorporates top-tier pricing, full product warranties, and various quality services.

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to join forces with an industry leader like WASCO”, stated Kahn Bond, Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager, “We’ve already gotten an incredible amount of interest and look forward to many future developments together”.

For more information about the program, WASCO members can contact their local WÜRTH Sales Representatives or call us at 800-987-8487 to schedule a consultation.

About Wholesale Auto Supply Company (WASCO)

Wholesale Auto Supply Company was founded in 1959, when a group of individual business owners realized the necessity of pooling their purchasing power to acquire goods and services which would lower their operating costs.  In 1967, it became apparent that the concept worked well and a warehouse facility in South Hackensack was purchased. Currently this space is 30,000 square feet, equipped with the latest technology in distribution functionality allowing optimal inventory management.

The Company’s mission is to offer the highest quality products and services at the most competitive pricing to their members, in order to ensure the highest return on their investment.

For more information, call 800-732-4511 or visit www.wascoonline.com.

WURTH USA is proud to announce this year’s online March Madness Contest Winners:

	Grand Prize Winner/WURTH Tool System C7 Rolling Toolcart Al Palmer-Palmers Automotive Boonton, NJ
	Second Place Winner/Greenline Sample Kit Donn Fotta-Bennet Jaguar Allentown, PA
	Third Place Winner/Garmin Nuvi GPS Joe Nassimos-Pierce Auto Parts Bouckville, NY

Congratulations to all of our winners!

At WURTH USA, we feel fortunate to have so many automotive service, collision repair and fleet maintenance businesses using our products. Our customers have always been major contributors in helping us shape our business and making us who we are today. 

Now, we would like to introduce a new, convenient way to connect with us and with other industry professionals like you through the Shop Talk Forum here on Garage Buzz!

Shop Talk will be an online forum from which we can receive your input, and also create a  community where we can all share news, information, and tips on running a successful business. 

Everyone at WURTH USA looks forward to your participation!

Wurth USA, Inc was proud to be a sponsor at PCA Palooza, a recent Porsche Club of America event  that was held November 12^th-14^th in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

PCA Palooza, which is in its sixth year, is a non-profit event to raise funds for the Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, specializing in fish and wildlife service rehabilitation.

This year’s event hosted nearly 400 attendees and 209 cars from 12 states. Attendees had the opportunity to see the oldest Porsche sold in the United States before its voyage to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

Other attractions included an autocross event and keynote speaker Vic Elford, one of the most successful Porsche race car drivers of all time.

“We’d like to thank Wurth for their great support”, stated PCA Palooza Organizer Leonard Zechiedrich, “Each year the number of attendees increases, and our sponsors are key contributors to the success of this event.”

About the Porsche Club of America

The Porsche Club of America (PCA) offers driving experience, technical assistance and camaraderie for Porsche owners. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, the group’s core objective is to promote the enjoyment and sharing of goodwill and fellowship engendered by owning a Porsche. 

The PCA was founded in 1955 by Bill Sholar and serves over 100,000 members in 139 local Regions, making it the largest single marque club in the world today.