Executive Interview with Bruce Johnston, Brand Manager, WIX Filters
Every other week, aftermarketNews offers an interview with high-profile individuals in the automotive aftermarket. We give executives free reign to express their views on anything from the state of their corporations to recent legislative news to future trends in their niche markets. Here you see what matters to the newsmakers themselves. This week, we hear from Bruce Johnston, brand manager for WIX Filters. Join us as we talk with Johnston about branding strategy, motorsports marketing and other keys to the success and longevity of the WIX brand.
TRW Automotive Launches Production of Steering and Occupant Safety Systems for New Ford Focus in China
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced that the company’s operations in China have launched production of steering and occupant safety systems and components for the new Ford Focus model built at Chang’an Ford in Chongqing, China.
Standard Motor Products Recognized For Outstanding Training and Manpower Support
Standard Motor Products has received the “2005 Supplier Award – Outstanding Training Support” and the “2005 Supplier Award – Outstanding Manpower Support” from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. in recognition of its outstanding support as a valued and appreciated partner.
ASC Industries Voted Vendor of the Year by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Shareholders
ASC Industries has been recognized as Outstanding Private Label Supplier of the Year for the second straight year by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., (the Alliance). ASC also received the Silver Level Supplier Award for Outstanding Shipping Performance for the second year in a row for order fill rates in excess of 97 percent.
Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, President and CEO, Affinia
Every other week, aftermarketNews.com offers an interview with high-profile individuals in the automotive aftermarket. We give executives free reign to express their views on anything from the state of their corporations to recent legislative news to future trends in their niche markets. Here you see what matters to the newsmakers themselves. This week we catch up with Terry McCormack, president and CEO of Affinia.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Walks the AAPEX Show Floor
This year, more than 2,050 aftermarket companies made their way to Las Vegas to exhibit their wares and promote their businesses at AAPEX 2005. From booth visits and one-on-one meetings with vendors, to seminars, conferences and cocktail receptions, there were countless ways to spend one’s time at AAPEX. We asked a few of this year’s attendees what the highlight of AAPEX 2005 was for them.
NAPA Filters Wins Second Consecutive ‘Spirit of NAPA’ Award
NAPA Filters has been named the recipient of the prestigious “Spirit of NAPA” award for the second consecutive year. Throughout the past 31 years, NAPA Auto Parts has recognized a manufacturer that provided the most outstanding service to the organization during the prior year.
Executive Interview with Max Dull, President and CEO, Beck/Arnley
This week, we hear from Max Dull, president and CEO of Beck/Arnley, the import replacement parts manufacturer that recently went independent after being divested from the former Dana AAG, now Affinia. An executive with a thorough knowledge of, and background in, nearly every segment of the automotive aftermarket, Dull provides interesting insights on the future of our industry. Join us as he brings us up to speed on the newly independent Beck/Arnley and the future of the import parts market.
Akebono Receives Excellence Award from National Catalog Managers Association
Akebono Corp. recently received a President’s Award for Catalog Excellence from the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA). The award, which Akebono received for electronic catalog data submission, was presented by AMS Computer Group on May 3rd at the 32nd Annual NCMA Conference in Tempe, Ariz. The awards recognize automotive aftermarket companies that have achieved excellence in electronic cataloging as well as traditional paper catalogs.
TRW Automotive Receives Value Improvement Award from Toyota Manufacturing North America
TRW Automotive’s Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc. subsidiary has received Toyota’s “Excellent Award” for 2004. TRW was recognized by Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America in the Value Improvement category. The awards — presented to Toyota’s top North American suppliers — acknowledge companies that have met Toyota’s highest standards in quality, delivery and value improvement for parts and materials.