Aluminum wheels and automotive components supplier, Superior Industries International announced that Rudolph (Rudy) Schlais, Jr. has resigned from the company's board of directors. The company cited personal reasons for Schlais' resignation. He was elected to Superior's Board in March 2003.
The 2004 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) will take place during the same week as Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas. NACE will be held Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas. NACE is the world’s collision repair event and draws an...
Akzo Nobel took time last month to honor five exceptional women from the collision repair industry. The five women were recognized as the 2003 Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry, an award Akzo Nobel has been presenting for five years. The 2003 Most Influential Women are as follows:...
The transfer of full ownership of New Castle Machining and Forge to Metaldyne Corp. is now complete. Since January 2003, the New Castle operation has been managed as a joint venture between Metaldyne and DaimlerChrysler. The transfer of ownership represents Metaldyne's final step in the acquisition of New Castle Machining...
Jan. 1 marked the first day of Kathleen Schmatz' new role as president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), a trade association representing more than 2,700 companies that manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials, supplies and services. Schmatz, who has served as...
SEMA has expanded its member benefits with the creation of the Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance (SEIA). The Alliance provides business insurance coverage to SEMA member companies through the services of Driver Alliant Insurances Services, one of SEMA's benefit partners. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Driver Alliant has been a SEMA...
