Bill Schlatterer Earns AWDA Pursuit of Excellence Award
AWDA’s 2006 Pursuit of Excellence Award was presented to Bill Schlatterer, executive vice president/CFO/CEO, Parts Warehouse, Inc. Established in 1983, the award is presented annually to a member of AWDA, in recognition of excellence in business performance and support for AWDA and its ideals.
Better Business Bureau Makes Recommendation on ‘Universal’ Coolants
Last week, the debate regarding “universal” coolants pressed forward as the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau issued a recommendation that Honeywell Consumer Products Group discontinue advertising that suggests its Prestone Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant can be used in all makes and models of automobiles and light trucks and is compatible with all other antifreeze products. This recommendation is the latest in a debate that dates back to 2003, according to John Wesley, senior vice president of The Valvoline Company.
South Dakota Business Owner Wins New Ford Mustang at AAPEX
Terry Regynski of Telstar Motors from Mitchell, SD, was the winner of the Motorcraft-sponsored raffle for a 2006 Ford Mustang during the 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), held Nov. 1-4, in Las Vegas. Regynski, a long-time AAPEX attendee, was on the show floor when Jim Stewart, Motorcraft national marketing manager/Ford customer service division, drew the winning ticket on Nov. 3.
AAPEX 2005: A Winning Experience for Buyers and Exhibitors
The 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) that took place last month in Las Vegas, set new records and exceeded registration goals, according to show organizers.
Magazines Announce ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’ Recipients
The readers of Babcox’s Counterman, Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have announced the Readers’ Choice Award recipients for 2004. The awards are based upon those companies whose advertising most successfully communicated their messages to the aftermarket.
Chandler’s Auto Parts Warehouse Under New Ownership
Chandler’s Auto Parts Warehouse in Ft. Worth, Texas, has been sold to Concho Supply Inc. of San Angelo, Texas.
Dealership Parts & Service Takes Aim at the Aftermarket
Would you sell parts to your competitor? In all probability, you already do. While your driver delivers aftermarket parts through the OE dealership service department’s front door, OE parts are going out that same dealership’s backdoor to your best installer customers.