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Pete Kornafel, GAAS Scholarship Chairman, Receives 2010 MEMA Triangle Award

For more than 30 years, MEMA has presented its Triangle Award periodically to that person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.

OptiCat Announces Comprehensive Vehicle Tables, Data Synchronization with Domestic, International Sources

OptiCat’s Global Vehicle Data Exchange aims to be the world’s most comprehensive set of vehicle tables through its new synchronization initiative, in conjunction with other organizations, including select manufacturers, TecDoc and industry associations.

New Motor Vehicle Component Remanufacturers Association Launched at AAPEX: Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA)

MEMA yesterday announced the launch of a new MEMA-affiliated association, the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), which will exclusively serve motor vehicle component remanufacturers.

MTC Says Vital Insights Shared at ‘Customer-Focused’ Fall Conference

During the suppliers-only session at the MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, aftermarket manufacturers discussed recent accomplishments and going-forward strategies for the Customer Matrix, Special Ordering, the eCommerce Directory, OptiCat and the Online Member Profile, according to MTC.

OptiCat Technology Suite Compatible with AWDA’s Common Product Data Requirements

OptiCat says it is now in full compliance with ACES 3.0, PIES 6.2 and the new AWDA Minimum Common Data Format; TecDoc-to-North American data exchange to follow.

Northwood’s 47th Auto Show to Feature VIP Panelists and Speakers

The VIP Panel begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 in Griswold Lecture Hall, with a panelists who will be speaking on current market topics and how these influence their segments of the automotive business. The public is welcome to attend this panel discussion.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Off On California Brake Pad Bill

Industry associations work with stakeholders to resolve aftermarket concerns.

Executive interview with Ed Rammel, Vice President of Marketing, Dayco Products Inc.

Ed Rammel is the vice president of marketing for Dayco Products LLC. In this capacity, he is responsible for all marketing activities for the automotive aftermarket including, product management, sales administration, purchasing, product research and development, cataloging, communications, sales automation and intellectual properties. In today’s Executive Interview, Rammel speaks about technology in the aftermarket, data standards and association initiatives like OptiCat and the SEMA Data Pool.

Associations Applaud Passage of Small Business Lending Bill

The bill provides for $12 billion in tax breaks to businesses to encourage investment and hiring, and would allow businesses to write off more of their equipment buying or improvement costs. The self-employed could deduct health-care costs from the self-employment tax under the bill.

OptiCat to Discuss Production Roll-Out at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference

Data from suppliers in OptiCat’s data repository is being prepared for top aftermarket channel partners, and the status of the application’s roll-out will be discussed. The presentation also will discuss OptiCat’s tools for suppliers to control who accesses their data and the opportunity to limit data distribution to one delivery point.