Register Now for the ASPA 2009 Luncheon at AAPEX
The ASPA 2009 luncheon will feature a program from Sandy Brawley, former national sales manager, Clorox, and now president, GameChanger Products LLC, speaking on “Product Development and Marketing in the Next Decade … Making Sure Your Products Come Out on Top.”
Jonathan Carey, BB&T Vice President, to Speak at ASPA Luncheon
LAS VEGAS — The Automotive Specialty Products Alliance (ASPA) will host its 6th Annual Retailers’ Review Luncheon at AAPEX on Oct. 30. This year, the event will feature Jonathan Carey, vice-president of BB&T, specializing in mergers and acquisitions in the automotive aftermarket industry. Carey will provide his insights for the future of the automotive chemicals
ASPA Reports: Some Diesel Fuel Additives May Not Be Appropriate for Model Year 2007 Diesel Engines
Diesel fuel additives that are not clearly labeled as approved for use in model year 2007, or newer engines, should not be used in new diesel motor vehicles according to the Automotive Specialty Products Alliance (ASPA). ASPA made the announcement to coincide with the implementation of new ultra low sulfur diesel fuel requirements that went into effect June 1 that will enable 2007 model year, or newer, diesel (on-road) engines to reduce emissions by more than 90 percent.
Al Gaspar Receives Distinguished Service Citation Award From Automotive Hall of Fame
Alfred Gaspar, former president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Citation Award from the Automotive Hall of Fame. The honor was awarded during a special awards ceremony on Feb. 12 at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
CSK’s Fraser, California Air Resources Board Representatives to Speak at ASPA Annual Meeting
Martin Fraser, president and COO of CSK Automotive, Peter Venturini of the CARB California Air Resource Board (CARB) Stationary Sources Division chief, and Janette Brook, CARB Air Quality Measures Branch chief, are the key speakers for the third annual Automotive Aftermarket Specialty Products Group (ASPA) meeting.
MEMA Aftermarket’s BTC Names Executive Committee for 2024
Jim Naso, applications data manager at Continental ContiTech Power Transmission Group, will serve as MEMA Aftermarket’s Business Technology Council chair in 2024.
Gold Eagle’s Blackman Joins AACF Board of Trustees
Blackman has been actively involved in volunteerism for many years, and most recently served as chairman of MEMA.
Luckett: Reflections from a Career in the Aftermarket
Upon his retirement, Scott Luckett shares his career highlights and what he feels will be the biggest issues the aftermarket will face in the next 10 years.
How Sustainability is Driving the Future of the Aftermarket
The rise of sustainable business has hit an apex over the last decade, and more recently within the automotive aftermarket.
McCarthy: The REPAIR Act is Needed to Fix Right to Repair
A federal Right to Repair law should establish a level playing field for all stakeholders, MEMA’s Paul McCarthy says.