The Equipment And Tool Institute Reports Record-High Membership Level
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has reported record-high membership stats for 2015, with a total of 100 members comprised of 88 full members and 12 associate members. ETI’s reputation in the tool and equipment segment, the popularity of its events and the willingness of current ETI members to introduce the
AASA Board Of Governors Announces 2015 Officers, New Members
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Tim Corcoran, managing director, Region North America, ZF Services LLC, and Keith Wilson, president and CEO, Affinia Group, will serve as the 2015 chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment
Apply For A CAWA Scholarship Before March 31
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The deadline to apply for a CAWA scholarship is March 31. One application could qualify for up to 15 scholarships. CAWA provides several scholarships to students each year in Arizona, California and Nevada. “Awarding scholarships to deserving students who will carry on the work of the auto care industry is one of
Women’s Board Holds Silent Auction At 2015 Winter Leadership Conference
BETHESDA, Md. – The Women’s Board will be holding its third annual silent auction during the 2015 Winter Leadership Conference, Feb. 4-5 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Fla. New this year, attendees and non-attendees will have the opportunity to bid online on exclusive select items. Online bidding starts now and ends at 7:30 p.m.
New Study On Clean Diesel Technology Affirms Near-Zero Emissions, No Significant Health Impact
WASHINGTON – The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today regarding the final report of the multi-year Advanced Collaborative Emissions Study (ACES) conducted by the Boston-based Health Effects Institute (HEI). HEI conducted the independent study of new technology diesel engines to determine whether the engines achieved the expected emissions reductions, thereby improving air quality
Start Planning Now For National Car Care Month
BETHESDA, Md. – With National Car Care Month in April quickly approaching, there is no better time to put a proactive plan in place to convince your customers to invest in their vehicles to keep them running better and longer. “With gas prices this low, motorists have a few more dollars in their pockets to
‘Mr. America’s Cup’ Dennis Conner to Keynote CVSN Summit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) has announced that Dennis Conner, known in theyacht racing world, as “Mr. America’s Cup” will be the keynote speaker at the CVSN September Summit in Newport, R.I. The dates for the 2015 Summit are Sept. 12-16 and will be held at the newly renovated Newport Marriott. The
Tim Myers Elected As The HDMA Board Chairman For 2015
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the heavy-duty division of MEMA, held its annual election of officers and governors during the fall board of governors meeting, held recently in Dearborn, Mich. The HDMA board is responsible for the strategic direction, performance and member satisfaction of the 220-plus-member association. HDMA’s strategic
Identifix And ASE Recognize Aftermarket Driveability Technician Of The Year
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Identifix Inc., along with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), honored Edward Kiekover, an ASE Master automobile technician from Zeeland, Mich., with the Identifix/ASE Aftermarket Driveability Technician of the Year award. The award was presented in November during the ASE Fall Board of Governors meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The
Collaborative Effort Between EPA, Brake Manufacturers And Motor Vehicle Industry Will Reduce Copper In Brake Pads
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As previously announced, representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and motor vehicle industry associations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agency and the motor vehicle industry for the reduction of copper in brake pads. The MOU calls for the reduction of
Auto Care Association Launches Auto Care Careers Website
BETHESDA, Md. – The Auto Care Association has launched a new auto care careers website, www.autocarecareers.org, to educate young people about, and attract them to, careers in the auto care industry. The website, created as part of the association’s Education Committee Auto Care Careers initiative, features resources and information highlighting the variety of professional positions,
NACAT Education Foundation Launches ‘Hour Of Automotive Technology’ K-12 Educational Program
The “Hour of Automotive Technology” program allows teachers to access peer-reviewed, grade appropriate, one-hour science- and technology-based lessons that have been submitted by classroom educators or corporate trainers.
