Bosch Group Increases Sales, Opens Up New Market Segments For Connected Living
Bosch CEO Dr. Volkmar Denner: “The breadth of our technological expertise and our presence in diverse sectors of the economy are crucial advantages in a connected world.”
Axalta Coating Systems And Team-Building Program Build Bikes For Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia
More than two dozen children from the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia received brand new bikes last week thanks to the efforts of 130 high-level executives from Axalta Coating Systems and the Odyssey Teams Life Cycles team-building program.
The Late Jerry Mariam Receives APRA’s Distinguished Service Award
Mariam had been a staunch supporter of APRA, having volunteered his time and service since 2005 as the Manufacturer Supplier Representative to the Executive Committee. His positive outlook and giving nature made him a natural when it came to bringing in new exhibitors to the BIG R Show or helping staff liaison with members. Mariam knew everybody in the industry and was always willing to lend a hand and be the voice of reason.
OBITUARY: Indianapolis 500 Crew Chief, Team Principal Incandela Dies At 61
Born in Italy, Incandela was raised in France but spent the majority of his adult life working for racing teams based in England and then the United States. He was part of at least two Formula One world championship-winning efforts. He was a mechanic for McLaren when James Hunt won the world title in 1976 and again for Brabham when Nelson Piquet won his second world title in 1983.
Try for Your Chance to Win $1,000 and $500 Gift Certificates by Signing Up for BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show!
The BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show on May 5 features a full day of education for just $129. Attendees will get to attend their choice of 13 different breakout sessions, plus two keynote presentations.
Bosch Says It Is Back on Clear Course for Growth
Global upswing expected to continue; associates worldwide to receive anniversary bonus.
Five Minutes With Ted Hughes, Team Leader — Program Development, MAHLE Clevite
Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. In this new feature, participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. This week, we hear from Ted Hughes, Team Leader — Program Development, MAHLE Clevite Inc.
UPDATE: Bosch Reiterates Commitment to R&D and Protecting Intellectual Property, Patent Rights
At AAPEX 2010 this week in Las Vegas, Odd Joergenrud, regional president, Automotive Aftermarket, North America, Robert Bosch LLC provided updates on how Bosch’s commitment to R&D drives innovation, and how Bosch protects its intellectual property including its vital patent rights.
Executive Interview with Bill Caldwell, VP of Sales and Marketing for Continental Tire the Americas, Passenger and Light Truck Tire Unit
New VP sees numerous opportunities for Continental to score.
Yokohama Tire Corp. VP and COO Jim MacMaster to Retire in June
The 39-year tire industry veteran and former Rubber Manufacturers Association chair will step down after three decades of management at Yokohama. During his 30-year tenure at Yokohama — the U.S. flagship for Tokyo, Japan-based Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) — the organization grew from a $30 million company to nearly $1 billion and is now the seventh largest tire manufacturer in the world.