Corporate News
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Standard Motor Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary
April 2019Standard Motor Products announced today that it is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The company was founded by Elias Fife on April 19, 1919.
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Standard Motor Products Announces Acquisition of Pollak Business of Stoneridge, Inc
April 2019Standard Motor Products (SMP) announced today that it has acquired certain assets and liabilities of the Pollak business of Stoneridge, Inc. for approximately $40 million, subject to post-closing adjustments.
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Standard Motor Products to Recognize Aspiring Diesel Technicians During Its Standard ‘Bigger, Better Diesel’ Scholarship Contest
March 2019Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the start of its Standard® ‘Bigger, Better Diesel’ Automotive Scholarship Contest. Running through May 31, 2019, the second-annual competition will present four up-and-coming diesel technicians with a $5,000 scholarship each. For more information, watch the promotional video on youtube.com/StandardBrandParts.
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Standard Motor Products Announces Fifth Annual Intermotor ‘Import Leader’ Automotive Scholarship Contest
February 2019Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces the return of its fifth-annual Intermotor® ‘Import Leader’ Automotive Scholarship Competition, which will present four deserving students with a $5,000 scholarship each. The competition runs through May 31, 2019. For more information, watch the promotional video on youtube.com/IntermotorImport.
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Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2018 Year End Results
February 2019Standard Motor Products, Inc. reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2018.
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Standard Motor Products to Award $20,000 During Blue Streak ‘Stronger Than Ever’ Automotive Scholarship Contest
February 2019Standard Motor Products announces the return of its Blue Streak ‘Stronger Than Ever’ Automotive Scholarship Contest. Running through May 31, 2019, the competition will present four up-and-coming students with a $5,000 scholarship each.
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SMP Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend
February 2019SMP's Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend from twenty-one cents per share to twenty-three cents per share, payable on March 1, 2019, to stockholders of record on February 15, 2019.
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Standard Motor Products Receives 'Outstanding Training Support' Award from APH
January 2019Standard Motor Products announces that it has received the ‘Outstanding Training Support’ award from Automotive Parts House (APH).
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SMP Appoints James Burke as Chief Operating Officer
January 2019Standard Motor Products announced that James J. Burke has been named the Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Burke is currently the Company’s Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He has been with the Company since 1986, and has 40 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket.
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Standard Motor Products Launches New Corporate, Investor Relations, and Standard Brand Websites
January 2019Standard Motor Products announces the launch of a new suite of websites. Kicking off the company’s 100th year in business, the first phase includes a new SMP Corporate website, an Investor Relations micro-site, and a completely new Standard® Brand website.
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