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Stolen Bumpers Found at Venture
Law-enforcement officials last week broke up a long-running, stolen-auto-parts ring at a Michigan plant owned by bankrupt auto supplier Venture Corp.
Law-enforcement officials last week broke up a long-running, stolen-auto-parts ring at a Michigan plant owned by bankrupt auto supplier Venture Corp.
Lund International Inc. and its Nifty products division, have received the ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification. This new global, Automotive Industry Quality Standard significantly raises the bar for suppliers in the industry. It is required for direct suppliers by the end of 2006. Nifty, as well as Lund International's Ventshade and Autotron...
BWD Automotive has announced the availability of its Niehoff Ignition and Electrical Engine Management Parts Catalog for passenger cars and light trucks, No. 04-IG.
Kentucky traditions combined with an ancient Japanese ceremony gave a decidedly international flair to the grand opening of Japan-based Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky, LLC (KDMK).
Organizers for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are reporting record booth sales and pre-registered attendee counts, with just three weeks remaining before what will be the biggest and best AAPEX show yet. Organizers for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are reporting record booth sales and pre-registered attendee counts,...
The Car Care Council is planning to help re-define and promote the term “tune-up” in its 2005 public relations and marketing activities by incorporating a 21st century tune-up concept through the “Be Car Care Aware” campaign. Press releases, radio and TV spots, media spokesperson pitches and the Web site will...
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...
Higher prices at the gas pump haven’t kept Americans from driving, according to new market research conducted by MEMA’s Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). Total mileage for June and July, the most recent figures available, show that the miles American drivers are tallying up has increased from the same months...
Craig Muhlhauser, president and CEO of Exide Technologies, has announced he will leave the company on or before April 1, 2005. Mulhauser did not provide a reason for his resignation, other than to say that with the company's successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and with a new board...
Apogee Enterprises, which develops value-added glass products and services for the automotive, architectural and large-scale optical industries, has announced election of a new director and resignation of an existing director. Apogee's board of directors has nine members. Mark Burke has been elected to the Apogee board of directors and will...