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.
Fred Wittenberg Appointed To CAWA’s Board Of Directors
Wittenberg will represent AutoZone and the Interamerican Motor Corp. (IMC) on the board.
Registration Now Open For ToolTech 2015
MARENGO, Ill. – The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) is hosting its ToolTech 2015 event April 16-16 at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in Downtown Austin, Texas. This year’s theme is “The Connected Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges.” Information and technology play a key role in the ever-changing automotive repair industry, affecting the future of tool
Automotive Electric Association Celebrates 100 Years
BETHESDA, Md. – The Automotive Electric Association (AEA), a segment of the Auto Care association, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a banquet from 7-9 p.m. at the Portofino Ristorante in The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas. Former AEA Chairman Dale Larson, chairman and CEO, UESCO Warehouse Inc., will be the
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Unveils New Logo
BETHESDA, Md. – The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has introduced a new logo. “The University of the Aftermarket Foundation has seen great success in recent years, setting fundraising records and awarding more scholarships than ever before,” said Tim Lee, chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. “The time has come to update the
Automotive Electric Association Celebrates 100 Years
BETHESDA, Md. – The Automotive Electric Association (AEA), a segment of the Auto Care association, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a banquet from 7-9 p.m. at the Portofino Ristorante in The Mirage Casino in Las Vegas. Former AEA Chairman Dale Larson, chairman and CEO, UESCO Warehouse Inc., will be the
Next Step Program Offers Scholarships For Young Auto Care Professionals
BETHESDA, Md. – The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), in cooperation with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), has teamed up to offer 10 young industry professionals scholarships of $1,200 to attend the Auto Care Association Spring Leadership Days through the association’s Next Step Program. Spring Leadership Days are scheduled for May 6-8 at
Get Fresh Business Ideas At The 2015 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo
CLAYTON, Victoria, Australia – A comprehensive seminar program about the latest technologies and business techniques will be a highlight of the 2015 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, which takes place April 16-18 in Melbourne, Australia. Hosted by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the Expo Seminar Program will provide workshop owners and managers, parts distributors, resellers
Register Today For The 2015 MEMA Legislative Summit
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – MEMA will host its annual MEMA Legislative Summit on April 15-16 in Washington, D.C. This event gives MEMA members the opportunity to be the voice of the supplier industry on Capitol Hill and with regulators. Many critical issues are facing the supplier industry today, including: · Possible legislation to create
ASE Announces New Officers For 2015
LEESBURG, Va. – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced the officers for its Board of Directors for 2015, and elected new additions to its Board of Governors. Greg Gaulin, owner, Gaulin’s of Williamsville, N.Y., is chairman; Mike Durkin, general director, Retail Dealer Channel, GM Customer Care & Aftersales for General Motors, Warren,
Deadline Next Week For Equipment & Tool Institute Board Nominations
MARENGO, Ill. – The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) Nominating Committee will be meeting soon to select a slate of nominees for the ETI Board of Directors, to be voted upon electronically prior to the ETI Annual Membership Meeting (ToolTech). The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13 at ToolTech in Austin, Texas. Three board