While the automotive aftermarket has evolved over the past century, SMP’s philosophy has not. We remain an industry leader by steadfastly living up to our reputation for extraordinary customer focus, top quality products and services, and continued investment in our future.
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Throughout 2022, SMP continued its commitment to the communities it operates within through its SMP Cares® initiative. SMP Cares® prioritizes the livelihood and well-being of communities, acting as a positive influence through volunteerism, community efforts, and philanthropy. SMP is proud to invest in local communities as a means to recognize and give back to those who help contribute to its success.
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On November 2, 2022, Eric Sills, president and chief executive officer at SMP, was awarded the 2022 AASA Member Advocacy Award at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) presents three of these awards annually, recognizing advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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SMP reported today its consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2022.
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SMP will host a conference call, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 10:30 a.m. (EST). Investors may also listen to the call by dialing 866-952-8559 (domestic) or 785-424-1877 (international).
SMP has introduced 365 new part numbers in its October new number announcement (NNA). Included in the release is new coverage for over 100 product categories, and 110 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles.
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SMP announced that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Kade Trading GmbH, headquartered in Glinde, Germany.
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SMP continues to add to its aftermarket-leading Ignition Coil program, which includes more than 800 Coils providing 99% coverage for import and domestic vehicles. Each Coil is designed to deliver improved durability and a longer service life. When the OE fails, technicians trust Standard® and Blue Streak® to deliver a Coil that will last.
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SMP continues to expand its aftermarket-leading Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) program. ADAS in today’s vehicles is already helping to save lives and prevent injuries. Minimizing human error has been identified as a key factor in reducing the number of vehicle collisions resulting in serious injury and death. Standard® is dedicated to continuously adding new product categories and late-model applications to meet industry demand.
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SMP is pleased to announce the addition of 314 new part numbers in its August new number announcement. This release covers over 100 product categories and includes over 100 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles.
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SMP is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Gold Lifetime Trustee by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The award recognizes SMP’s longtime support of this important foundation. SMP provides scholarships through the foundation annually.
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SMP is pleased to announce it is the recipient of Waytek’s 2021 Product of the Year Award for its Trombetta CAN Bus Power Splitters and Control Modules.
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SMP reported today its consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
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SMP will host a conference call, Wednesday, August 3, 2022, beginning at 10:30 a.m. (EST). Investors may also listen to the call by dialing 866-952-8559 (domestic) or 785-424-1877 (international).
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SMP is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2022 scholarships: The Blue Streak® ‘Better Then, Better Now’ Scholarship and the SMP ‘Women in Auto Care’ Scholarship. Four students pursuing educations in automotive technology and repair are awarded scholarships to apply toward their education at an automotive technical school or college.
SMP is saddened to announce the passing of a member of our Board of Directors and former President and Chief Operating Officer, John P. Gethin. John died peacefully at the age of 74 on Monday, June 27, 2022, at his home in San Diego, CA.
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SMP has released a total 832 new part numbers during the first half of 2022 for its Standard® and Standard® Import brands. SMP continues to help distribution partners capture additional business, as 286 of these numbers were aftermarket exclusives, meaning they were not available in the aftermarket before SMP’s release. To date this year, SMP has released parts covering 180 different categories and over 200 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles.
SMP continues to expand its aftermarket-leading Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) program. GDI technology has been an integral part of helping to improve fuel economy while reducing emissions, and can be found on more than half of the U.S. fleet. In fact, the use of GDI engines has grown by over 600% since 2010.
SMP is pleased to announce the addition of 119 new part numbers to its Standard® and Standard Import® lines. This release covers 53 product categories and includes 44 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles.
SMP announces the expansion of its Blue Streak® line. SMP’s latest Blue Streak® product release includes 23 new part numbers in the Direct Ignition and Variable Valve Timing categories.
SMP is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the 2021 Spirit of NAPA® trophy, presented at NAPA® Auto Parts’ Vendor Summit and Supplier Awards Banquet on May 25, 2022.
SMP announces the addition of 146 new part numbers to its Standard®, Blue Streak®, and Standard Import® lines. SMP’s new part number release for May 2022 spans 55 different product categories and includes 38 part numbers for 2021 and 2022 model year vehicles.
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We are very excited to announce the publication of our 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report, available at the link below. In this report, we describe some of the specific ways that we pursue the environmental and socially responsible business practices and corporate governance practices that are at the heart of our culture and what we believe it means to be a good corporate citizen.
SMP announced today that Alejandro Cesar Capparelli has been appointed as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Capparelli will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation and Management Development Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.
SMP announces the addition of 434 new part numbers to its Standard®, Standard® Import and Blue Streak® lines. The release spans 129 product categories and expands coverage for import and domestic applications through the 2022 model year by more than 500 million VIO.
As a corporation, SMP truly cares about its employees, customers, and the communities within which it operates. This can be seen through the extraordinary generosity of our employees in 2021. Additionally, SMP continued to support the next generation of technicians and automotive students as a way to both sustain and give back to our industry.
SMP announced today that Pamela Puryear, Ph.D., has been appointed as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Puryear will serve as a member of the Audit Committee, Compensation and Management Development Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.
SMP announced today that Anthony Cristello has been named the Vice President of Investor Relations for the Company. Mr. Cristello will be responsible for the planning and management of the Company’s global investor relations and corporate communications activities.
Eric Sills, President and CEO of Standard Motor Products and incoming Board Chairman of AASA, spoke before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection & Commerce. Sills was one of only four to testify on supply chain resilience and American competitiveness.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), reported its consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
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SMP is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. A total of $50,000 in scholarship money has been awarded to ten automotive students.
Trombetta’s product portfolio includes well-established electromechanical parts such as contactors and voltage regulators, along with cutting edge electronic components including various electronic controls and CAN bus-enabled devices.
The award was presented during The Group’s national membership conference and expo.
Auto manufacturers receive as much as 25GB of data per hour from your vehicle and get to decide where that data goes. Access to vehicle data is mission critical for us. That’s why we are working with the Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) to raise consumer awareness of this issue and support industry advocacy efforts. Help us protect our industry and ensure consumer choice.
It’s Your Car. Your Data. And it should be Your Choice.
With more than 60,000 installs, our revamped SMP® Parts App is updated with new tools that make part lookups even easier, including:
- Keyword Search to help find parts and categories more easily
- History function for quick access to frequently searched items
SMP announces the launch of its SMP Cares website, a new site dedicated to highlighting the company’s efforts supporting local communities through service, volunteerism and donations. This website will serve as a resource for news and upcoming events.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. expressed support and gratitude to each healthcare worker for the work they are doing every day to combat COVID-19 in the local Long Island City neighborhood.
Standard Motor Products is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Over the years, SMP has grown by leaps and bounds from the company that Elias Fife founded in 1919. Standard Motor Products now employs approximately 4,400 people, generates over a billion dollars in net sales, operates in more than 25 facilities around the world, and is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket.