AASA Forms Automotive Aftermarket Marketing Council
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has created the AASA Marketing Council to advance the automotive aftermarket manufacturing industry through collaborative marketing and communication solutions.
More Than 40 New Parts Numbers in New Monroe Brakes Master Catalog
The new 2006 Monroe Brakes Master Catalog is now available from Monroe Brakes. Adding more than 40 new part numbers to its comprehensive coverage listing, the new Monroe Brakes Master Catalog highlights the brand’s advanced Ceramics and Dynamics brake pads. The new coverage includes the latest applications for Cadillac (2006 DTS), Chevrolet (2006 Impala & Monte Carlo, 2005 Uplander), Honda (2006 Ridgeline), Nissan (2005 Frontier, Pathfinder), Buick (2006 Lucerne, 2005 Terraza), Porsche (2004-05 Cayenne), Volkswagen (2004-05 Touareg), Pontiac (2005 Montana SV6), Saturn (2005 Relay), Acura (2005 RL), Ford (2005 F250/350 & Escape, 2004-05 F150), and Chrysler (2005 300).
Timken Board Elects John Reilly as Director
The Timken Co.’s board of directors has elected John Reilly, non-executive chairman of Exide Technologies, as a director of the company. His election expands the Timken board to 13 directors. Reilly has served as non-executive chairman of Exide Technologies since 2004. He previously served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Stant Corp., chairman, president and CEO of Figgie International, president of Brunswick Corp. and president and CEO of Tenneco Automotive. He also has held leadership positions at Navistar, Mark Body and the former Chrysler Corp.
Monroe Celebrates 90 Years with Shocks and Struts Offer
Motorists can celebrate Monroe’s 90th anniversary this summer through the “Celebrate Our 90th Anniversary with a Free Shock” mail-in rebate promotion sponsored by Monroe shocks and struts.
Eleven Suppliers Win Prestigious 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards
Eleven automotive suppliers won 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored with the Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Award during the program.
Monroe 90th Anniversary Celebration to Include $90 Consumer Promo
Tenneco is kicking off the Monroe brand’s 90th anniversary celebration with a promotion that will reward consumers with service comeback certificates valued at up to $90 for qualifying purchases of premium Monroe shocks and struts in March and April 2006. The company’s 90th anniversary promotion enables consumers to receive $20, $50 or $90 certificates payable for any additional automotive service at a participating location when they purchase Sensa-Trac, Monroe Reflex, Gas-Magnum or Quick-Strut products during the program period.
Modine’s CIO Carlton Harper Named One of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders
Modine announced that its CIO Carlton “Butch” Harper, Jr., has been named one of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders. The list honors individuals who have had a positive impact on their organizations through technology. They are men and women who manage internal IT organizations, mentor and motivate with interesting challenges and positive work environments, envision innovative solutions to business challenges and effectively manage and execute IT strategies.
Midas, Uni-Select Sign Agreement for Supply of Walker Exhaust to Midas Shops in Canada
Midas has agreed to let Uni-Select become the exclusively endorsed supplier of Tenneco Automotive, Inc.’s Walker-brand exhaust products to more than 200 Midas shops in Canada. The Walker products replace Midas-brand exhaust products that had been manufactured by Midas and sold to Uni-Select. Midas closed its exhaust manufacturing plant in Hartford, WI, in September.
David Wendt to Serve on CAWA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council
Scott Nassif, chair of the California and Nevada Automotive Warehouse Association (CAWA) board of directors has appointed David Wendt to serve on the association’s Manufacturers Advisory Council (MAC).
Twenty-Seven New Products Receive AAPEX Awards
Twenty-seven companies that participated in this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) New Products Showcase received awards for their innovative new products that enhance the driving experience. Awards were announced on Nov. 1, opening day of AAPEX in Las Vegas.