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Executive Interview with Todd Crane, Division Vice President of Coalition for BI

Todd Crane is the division vice president of coalition for BI, the company behind the Aftermarket Rewards program. Crane has had 22 years of direct marketing experience, 10 of which have been focused on the development and implementation business-to-business loyalty programs. Crane is based out of BI’s corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. The Aftermarket Rewards

The Week in Review (Nov. 3-7, 2008)

The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.

MAHLE Clevite Unveils New North American Aftermarket Brand Strategy

In an effort to present a more consistent branding strategy worldwide, MAHLE Clevite Inc. will immediately transition all of its light vehicle engine part categories – except engine bearings – to the MAHLE Original brand.

22nd Annual Counter Person of the Year Honored

NAPA’s Craig Bradley is the recipient of this year’s award.

Executive Interview with Tom Tecklenburg, Director, Global Automotive Aftermarket, Distribution and Services, Timken

Join us as Tecklenburg discusses Timken’s global business strategy and the e-business initiatives that help the company stay ahead of the game.

The Week in Review (Oct. 27-31, 2008)

The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.

The Week in Review (Oct. 20-24, 2008)

The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.

Executive Interview with Brian Cruickshank, Director, University of the Aftermarket

Join us as Cruickshank talks about his new role at UofA and his plans for the future of aftermarket education.

Executive Interview with Denis Bruncak, Chairman and CEO, Hytec Automotive USA

Join us as Bruncak talks about his new appointment with Hytec and the company’s new water pump manufacturing facility in China. Brucak also talks about the momentum Hytec has built in only three years in business, as well as the company’s plans for AAPEX this year.

The Week in Review (Oct. 13-17, 2008)

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The Week in Review (October 6-10, 2008)

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Executive Interview with Scott Stolberg, President and CEO, AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers

Scott Stolberg is president and CEO of AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers, a company that provides leadership in the automotive remanufacturing, manufacturing and recycling industries.   Stolberg graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with a B.S. degree in finance. He joined the family business in 1984 in Chicago, after working in the insurance industry from 1982