Specialty Equipment &
Daily AFTERMARKETNews
LAS VEGAS NOV. 7, 2025
AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH SEMA/AAPEX
Improve Your RV Key and Lock Vulnerability By Chris Carpenter, Business Development Manager, CPG Brands
Oser Communications Group
Garmat USA – Your Total Paint Booth Support Provider SEMA BOOTH #31035
Hi, I’m Chris Carpenter. I’m the manager of business development for CPG Brands which is the aftermarket division of Global Link Distribution. Global Link Distribution is a tier one OEM supplier of RV components like locks, keys, hardware and fasteners. CPG Brands and Global Link Distribution share about 100,000 square feet of these products. About 25% of our warehouse is nothing but screws. On the aftermarket side, our main thing is replacement or upgrade locks for the RVs. And that covers everything from entry door locks to baggage locks to even the little round silver cam locks. The other thing is, we sell about 100,000
Providing Critical Support for Your Most Critical Asset The collision repair industry is constantly changing, but one thing remains the same: The paint booth is still the center of the entire operation. Everything flows through the paint booth, and a high functioning, properly maintained booth is critical to shop productivity and profitability. Garmat USA is also evolving to offer even more support to its customers. Through its service-first approach, Garmat provides total support for the life of the paint booth. Garmat has grown beyond
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Revolutionizing Retail Key Duplication with ChipKey Technology
Berryman Products Announces Leadership Transition AAPEX BOOTH #A1825
AAPEX BOOTH #A576
Berryman Products announced the appointment of Beau Blankenship as Vice President and General Manager, succeeding Larry Fetterman, who is retiring after more than 15 years of service. Fetterman initially joined Berryman as Finance Director, but his passion and leadership skills propelled him into operational roles where he made a profound impact, the company said. His vision and dedication were significant reasons why Berryman enjoyed consistent growth year over year – including the highest sales year in the company’s century-long history in 2024, according to Berryman. Reflecting on his career at Berryman, Fetterman shared, “It has been a privilege to have been part of the Berryman team. I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and affordability are key drivers of consumer choice – especially when it comes to replacing car keys. The ChipKey® program from Hy-Ko Brands is transforming the retail landscape by offering cuttingedge transponder key duplication solutions that are simple, fast and costeffective. At the heart of the program is Retail Friendly, Transponder Key Duplication Technology, which includes two primary methods: Cloning and OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) programming. Cloning involves copying the coded information from a
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