S.A. Day Mfg. Co. President Steps Down After Nearly Five Decades
After a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Paul Conn, president of the S.A. Day Manufacturing Co., has announced his retirement. Conn stepped down from his post on Oct. 1. Jackson (Jay) Bowling will be taking over as president at S.A. Day. The S.A. Day Mfg. Co., Inc. is an ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturer of flux for the soldering of copper/brass and flux for the soldering and brazing of aluminum heat exchangers.
One-Stop Shopping for Scholarships
Currently, no easy way exists for students looking for automotive scholarships to find a complete listing of what is available. In an effort to centralize a listing of all automotive scholarships available to interested students, AAIA is looking gathering information concerning any automotive scholarship programs currently available. The information will be listed on AAIA’s web site www.aftermarket.org under the “Education” heading.
American Axle & Manufacturing Names New Vice Chairman, New Board Member
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), today announced the appointment of Joel Robinson to the non-board position of vice chairman. Robinson joined AAM in 1994 and since then has held a series of positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to his current appointment, Robinson was president and COO of AAM, a position he held since 2001.
Visteon Appoints New Associate Director, Supplier Diversity Development
Visteon Corp. has appointed Henry Martin, Jr. to associate director, supplier diversity development. In this new position, Martin will be responsible for managing the growth and development of Visteon’s diverse supply base, including minority business enterprises (MBEs) and women-owned enterprises, to meet the company’s goal to increase diversity spending significantly within the next five years. Martin also will oversee the annual alignment of supplier goals with Visteon’s customer business goals and diversity council initiatives.
Spicer Professional Grade Chassis Announces the Carhartt Vest Promotion and “Pay Off Your Bills” Sweepstakes
Spicer Professional Grade Chassis has launched the Carhartt Vest promotion and “Pay Off Your Bills” sweepstakes, which will Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Spicer Professional Grade Chassis has launched the Carhartt Vest promotion and “Pay Off Your Bills” sweepstakes, which will Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.
Federal-Mogul Launches New Line of National Cast Aluminum Hub Caps
Federal-Mogul Corp. has expanded its product offerings for heavy-duty truck and trailer wheel-ends with a new line of National cast aluminum hub caps. The new line of National hub caps joins Federal-Mogul’s Abex heavy-duty friction products and National seals and bearings in a complete wheel-end solution for nearly any commercial application.
Goodyear Assurance Merchandising Displays Win Honors
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has been recognized for the creative merchandising and selling tools developed to support its new line of Assurance auto tires. The honors were handed out at the POP (Point-of-Purchase) Show, which focuses on the best in-store marketing ideas used in all varieties of retail outlets, including grocery chains, convenience stores, apparel and durable goods retailers. Three Goodyear Assurance items were honored with awards at the show.
WIX Launches Carbon Monoxide Cabin Air Filtration System in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
WIX Filters has launched its carbon monoxide cabin air filtration system into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. After a successful start last season in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series with the Joe Gibbs Racing team, the WIX Filters U.S. patent pending carbon monoxide cabin air filtration system ran in Robert Huffman’s No. 12 Toyota Tundra Toyota for the first time in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race at Richmond on September 9.
Date Announced for the Second Seminar for Aftermarket Supply Chain Management
Developed in cooperation between the University of the Aftermarket and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the second seminar on Aftermarket Supply Chain Management — How to Redesign Supply Chains — will take place on Dec. 1 & 2. The seminar, hosted by Federal-Mogul, will take place at the company’s facility in Southfield, Mich.
Delphi Announces Layoffs
Delphi Corp. will lay off 120 workers at its Thermal and Interior plant in Vandalia, Ohio, starting Monday, the company said. Delphi spokesman Lindsey Williams said the layoffs are indefinite and stem from reduced demand for air bags and door panels produced at the plant.
University Forum Early Bird Registration Ends Oct. 15
Don’t miss the chance to gain critical insight on surviving in the aftermarket while increasing your career growth and value to your company. Register now for the University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum, which takes place just prior to the kickoff of AAPEX on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas.
FAIA Inducts Its Youngest President, Addresses Vehicle Right to Repair Issue at Annual Conference
The Florida Automotive Industry Association (FAIA) has inducted Eileen Sottile, director of government relations at Keystone Automotive, as president of the association for a term of one year. At age 37, Sottile is the youngest person ever to receive this title, and only the second woman to head the association in its 50 year history. Sottile was inducted at FAIA’s Golden Anniversary Celebration and Conference held in Orlando, Fla., in July.