Hella Reports Full Year Sales of $5.7 Billion
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic components, has reported a seven percent increase in sales, to $5.7 billion during the company’s 2007-08 fiscal year. Operating profit, measured by earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), grew from $66.8 million during the year-ago period to $209 million.
ASA Announces Dates, Location for 2009 Annual Convention
BEDFORD, Texas – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced the dates and location of its next all-member annual convention. The Caribe Royale All-Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will be the home base for the event, which will take place April 30-May 2, 2009. Highlighting the agenda will be open meetings of
NACE and CARS 2008 Conference Highlights
Organizers for the upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) say they are set to deliver comprehensive education and training by industry experts. These industry events, taking place Nevada, Nov. 5-8, are co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Together, NACE and CARS represent the cornerstone of the recently created Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) and are sponsored by the Automotive Service Association (ASA).
AAPEX, Las Vegas Work to Promote Industry Week Value
The sponsoring associations of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are working with the city of Las Vegas and its hotels to increase the value of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) for buyers and exhibitors. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has agreed to place outbound calls to more than 15,000 non-registered buyers from past shows, to emphasize the automotive aftermarket’s strength and vitality, and to alert them to hotel packages with incentives on food, shows and other related offers.
Expert Will Address
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – “Driven” will be the theme for the 2008 VIPAR Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference, scheduled to take place Oct. 19-24 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa at Summerlin. The event brings together VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors, supplier partners and industry associates to facilitate the productive exchange of ideas
SEMA Expands Resources for International Visitors to 2008 Show
With the increasing global appeal of specialty automotive style and performance equipment, the SEMA Show, being held Nov. 4-7, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has expanded its list of resources, special services and business opportunities created specifically for international visitors. The annual trade-only event expects industry professionals representing more than 100 countries to be in Las Vegas the first week in November for Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week.
SEMA Show to Showcase Eco-Friendly Products in the ‘Making Green Cool Zone’
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – SEMA has announced plans to dedicate an exhibit at this year’s SEMA Show to showcase those companies whose creativity and innovation in the development, deployment and marketing of the green technologies prove that being environmentally friendly can also be cool. The “Making Green Cool Zone” will be featured inside the South
Dirty Jobs Host Mike Rowe to Give Keynote Address at The Work Truck Show 2009
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — In a speech that’s sure to convince everyone present that they’ve got it good I no matter what their job description, Mike Rowe, host and producer of the Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs TV series, will give the keynote address at The Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment
NASTF Fall Meeting to Include OEM Panel Spotlighting Training Information Availability
The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall General Meeting in Las Vegas will feature a panel discussion outlining the various training information resources available to the aftermarket. The meeting will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Mandalay Bay. The full list of participating OEM carmakers is still being confirmed and will be made available prior to the NASTF meeting.
Larry Samuelson To Speak At CAWA 2008 Annual Dinner Meeting
Larry Samuelson, president of U.S. Automotive Parts Group and CEO UAP Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) annual dinner. Samuelson started his career with Genuine Parts Co. as an executive trainee in Los Angeles and has risen through the company hierarchy to his current position. "We are so pleased to have someone of Mr. Samuelson’s caliber and position in the aftermarket as this year’s annual dinner speaker," said Rodney Pierini of CAWA. "He follows in the footsteps of other industry leaders who have taken time out of their very busy schedules to address CAWA members, prospective members and friends from throughout the country."
Raybestos to Offer ‘Rookie Racing School’
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports McHENRY, Ill. — Raybestos, in partnership with WIX filters, has decided to reward loyal customers with the opportunity to attend Raybestos Rookie Racing School — private, exclusive one-day schools being held at the country’s finest road courses and circle tracks. Participants will "get buckled in" to experience the excitement
AAIA Town Hall 2008 VIP Panel to Analyze How Rising Energy Costs are Fueling Changes in the Aftermarket
A panel of industry experts will analyze the current and future impact of rising fuel costs on the aftermarket industry at this year’s AAIA Town Hall breakfast program in Las Vegas. Hosted by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and sponsored by NASCAR Performance, the Town Hall will be held at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian Hotel. Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO, will once again moderate the Town Hall panel which will include Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst, Oil Price Information Service, Frank Ordonez, president of Aftermarket Operations, Delphi Corp., David Portalatin, director of Industry Analysis, The NPD Group and Tony Zanders, president, Heritage Auto Repair and Chair, Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN).