Management Changes at Sika in North America
The Board of Directors of Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland, has appointed William Loven to head North America as regional manager and Sika Corporation USA as president and CEO effective January 1, 2005. In this position he will also serve as a member of Group Management of Sika AG, Switzerland.
University Forum Touts Preparation Through Education
What is it about our aftermarket world that makes it so susceptible to change? There are many answers to this question, but there is only one way to deal effectively with these inevitable changes – preparation.
Report Shows 80 Percent of Scrap Tires Put to Good Use
Expanding markets now consume four out of five scrap tires, according to a report by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). In addition, stockpiled scrap tires have been reduced by nearly 75 percent since 1990.
Federal-Mogul Expands Industry-Leading Abex Heavy Duty Brake Offering with High-Temperature Applications
Three new, highly effective, high-temperature heavy-duty brake linings for trucks and trailers have been introduced by Abex, the commercial-vehicle industry’s premier brand of linings, lined shoes, stop box kits and severe duty disc pads. Abex brake products are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation.
Two Keystone Automotive Industries Board Members Retire
Keystone Automotive Industries announced that board members Al Ronco and Ron Brown have informed the company of their decision not to stand for re-election at Keystone’s annual meeting to be held this month. The company said it has nominated James Robert Gerrity and newly appointed CEO Richard Keister to fill two of three board vacancies.
Delphi Opens New Facilities in Korea and Tokyo
Delphi Corp. officially opened its second technical center in Korea this week.
Companies Develop World’s First Mercury-Free High-Intensity Discharge Headlamp System
Together, KOITO Manufacturing Co., DENSO Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and Royal Philips Electronics have developed the world’s first mercury-free high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamp system. This system completely eliminates mercury from discharge lamps (bulbs). The HID headlamp system is installed on the Toyota Porte, launched this month in Japan.
Application for GAAS 2005 Scholarship is Now Available Online
The scholarship application for the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) is now available for downloading online at . This scholarship, primarily funded through proceeds from the annual GAAS, ensures a strong future talent pool for automotive aftermarket companies and service outlets.
Aftermarket eForum Kicks Off Today
The Aftermarket eForum — the industry’s only e-conference exclusively focused on the automotive aftermarket — kicks off today at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. aftermarketNews.com will provide exclusive live coverage from the event, as it takes place, Aug. 2-4.
Johnson Controls to Open New Plant in Alabama; Will Supply Automotive Interior Products for Hyundai
Johnson Controls has announced it will open a new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Ala., in order to build and supply vehicle interior products to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama beginning in early 2005. The company has leased a 120,000-square-foot building, which will be redeveloped and refurbished this fall.
MEMA’s Information Services Council Publishes RFID White Paper
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Information Services Council (MIS Council) has written and published a white paper on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
NACE Increases Number of Jobber Sessions
The 2004 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) will offer an expanded PBE jobber program that will include five educational sessions on important topics challenging today’s jobber professionals. NACE takes place Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.