Transpro Named MAWDI Radiator and Condensor Supplier
Transpro has been as selected to supply radiator and air conditioning condenser programs for Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor, Inc. (MAWDI), based in Tonawanda, NY.
Visteon Appoints New Executive Vice President and CFO
Visteon has appointed James Palmer as executive vice president and CFO, effective June 2. Palmer replaces Daniel Coulson, who retired on March 31, after 38 years at Visteon and Ford Motor Co.
Monroe Recommends 50,000-Mile Shock and Strut Replacement
Tenneco Automotive’s Monroe brand of shocks and struts has introduced a new 50,000-mile ride-control replacement recommendation for vehicle owners who want to ensure desired ride and handling characteristics.
Peggy Fisher Elected to TIA Secretary Position
Peggy Fisher, president of Fleet Tire Consulting in Rochester Hills, Mich., has been elected secretary of the Tire Industry Association (TIA). The election took place on May 21, during the TIA Board of Directors meeting held in Clearwater, Fla.
Federal-Mogul Wins Third Award for Automotive Cataloging Excellence
For the third consecutive year, Federal-Mogul has received a National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) President’s Award for excellence in application data maintenance and electronic parts cataloging. The award was presented during the annual NCMA conference in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month.
AAPEX Online Registration Now Open
Online registration for the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) – scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5 – is now available online at www.aapexshow.com. Online registration is only $10 — a $40 savings from on-site registration fees.
Dana Brake and Chassis Named a Federated Vendor of the Year
Dana Brake and Chassis has been named a recipient of a 2003 Federated Auto Parts’ Vendor of the Year award. The awards were presented during the recent Federated National Meeting, held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Beck/Arnley Establishes Marketing Advisory Council
Beck/Arnley has established a special Marketing Advisory Council to assist with future product, marketing and communication efforts. The new Marketing Advisory Council will include top Beck/Arnley sales and marketing personnel, associates from its marketing agencies and select members of its customer base. The council will meet twice a year to examine issues and current technology in an effort to improve its customers’ businesses, maximize marketing tools and provide what it called “cutting edge solutions” to industry issues.
Automotive Communications Council Elects Officers and Board
The Automotive Communications Council (ACC) elected new officers and members to its board of governors at its recent conference in Hollywood, Fla. Nearly 40 members attended the conference held at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa near Miami Beach. Attendees heard presentations on a range of topics including ad effectiveness and strategic aftermarket branding.
Exide Sponsors New NASCAR Radio Program
Exide Technologies is expanding its relationship with NASCAR through a new national radio program. Exide, which markets “The Official Battery of NASCAR,” is one of three sponsors of NASCAR Performance Live, a new weekly radio program for NASCAR fans. Created by NASCAR Automotive Aftermarket, the program is a live, one-hour talk show, airing Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. on the national satellite radio XM channel 144 and on MRN radio affiliates.
TIA Reaches Membership Milestone
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has reached a new milestone as its membership has grown to 5,113 members. TIA membership climbed over the 5,000 mark with the addition of the Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG). With headquarters in Juno, Fla., ITDG is a marketing group comprised of 90 independent tire and wheel dealers. ITDG has 260 locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico and Hawaii.
American Products Co. to be Featured Tonight on New TLC Show Overhaulin’
American Products Company (APC), a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer of performance and accessory products, will be featured tonight, Tuesday, May 25, on an episode of the new TLC cable channel series “Overhaulin’.” Hosted by legendary fabricator Chip Foose, the show dupes unsuspecting vehicle owners by surreptitiously removing their vehicles and tricking them out without their knowledge. The vehicle is then returned to its owner during a surprise “reveal” in a completely modified, tricked, tuned and transformed configuration.