Executive Interview: MEMA’s Bob McKenna Talks about the Supplier Industry’s Role in the U.S. Economy
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) was in Washington, D.C. this week to support the 2009 Washington Auto Show. This morning, we talked briefly with MEMA President and CEO Bob McKenna about the status of the supplier industry in the U.S. today and the messages he focused on while in Washington.
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Executive Interview with Andy Robinson, General Manager, Permatex
Robinson sat down for an interview with aftermarketNews, just as Permatex was celebrating its 100th anniversary. Read on to learn more about Permatex’s plans for 2009 and beyond.
Executive Interview with Tom Gauer, Senior Director of Automotive Retail Research at J.D. Power & Associates
Gauer gives insight into the current state of the service and repair market and what independent service facilities can learn from dealership service departments.
Executive Interview with Michael Cardone, Jr., Chairman and CEO of CARDONE Industries
Michael co-founded CARDONE Industries with his late father, Michael Cardone, Sr., in 1970. Today, this family business, spanning three generations, is the largest family-owned remanufacturer of automotive parts in the world.
Executive Interview with Jim Franco, CEO of Autologue Computer Systems
In our most recent Executive Interview with Jim Franco, CEO of Autologue Computer Systems, Franco shares his take on the current crisis in the auto industry and what he sees as the many opportunities available for the industry.
Executive Interview with David Sholtis, Vice President of Filtration Americas Regional Business Unit, Bosch
In this exclusive interview, Sholtis talks about the formation of the new Filtration Americas business, and the division’s role in the filtration segment.
Executive Interview with Todd Crane, Division Vice President of Coalition for BI
Todd Crane is the division vice president of coalition for BI, the company behind the Aftermarket Rewards program. Crane has had 22 years of direct marketing experience, 10 of which have been focused on the development and implementation business-to-business loyalty programs. Crane is based out of BI’s corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. The Aftermarket Rewards
Executive Interview with Tom Tecklenburg, Director, Global Automotive Aftermarket, Distribution and Services, Timken
Join us as Tecklenburg discusses Timken’s global business strategy and the e-business initiatives that help the company stay ahead of the game.
Executive Interview with Federal-Mogul’s Jose Maria Alapont
In this most recent interview, Federal-Mogul President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont shares his thoughts on such industry issues as green technologies, the challenges in the automotive sector, our country’s reliance on foreign oil and what Federal-Mogul looks like post-Chapter 11.
Executive Interview with Brian Cruickshank, Director, University of the Aftermarket
Join us as Cruickshank talks about his new role at UofA and his plans for the future of aftermarket education.
Executive Interview with Denis Bruncak, Chairman and CEO, Hytec Automotive USA
Join us as Bruncak talks about his new appointment with Hytec and the company’s new water pump manufacturing facility in China. Brucak also talks about the momentum Hytec has built in only three years in business, as well as the company’s plans for AAPEX this year.