AWDA Becomes OptiCat Advisory Committee Member
Industry’s warehouse association joins AASA/MEMA/TecDoc in representing the automotive aftermarket’s data cooperative.
AAPEX 2010 Exhibits Up 18 Percent from June 2009
As of June 22, a total of 995 exhibitors had reserved spaces.
Auto-Wares, National Pronto, O’Reilly and Uni-Select to Discuss e-Commerce Programs at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, Oct. 10-12
“The Customer Roundtables are the most requested sessions at the annual MTC Fall Conference,” noted Chris Gardner, MTC group executive and vice president, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “The customer participants this year have several key e-commerce initiatives underway that suppliers do not want to miss.”
Parts Manufacturers Testify On California Copper Brake Bill
Affinia’s Terry Heffelfinger testified on behalf of MEMA, its affiliate associations and operating councils.
MEMA Technology Council to Hold Fall Conference Oct. 10-12
A major highlight of the 2010 Fall Conference will be the Customer Roundtables. Representatives from Uni-Select, Auto Wares and other major automotive aftermarket channel partners will discuss their companies’ e-commerce programs, future growth plans and initiatives.
Auto International Association Installs Two New Board Members
The newly elected board members are Bob Clark, director of aftermarket sales, Aisin World Corp. of America, and Dan Lelchuk, president, Centric Parts.
Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
Tenneco Expands Technology Tour, Monroe Ride and Drive Program for 2010
The tour kicked off March 16 in Savannah, Ga., and will conclude Sept. 30 in Nashville, Tenn. It will visit 19 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. New markets for this year’s tour include St. Johns, Newfoundland; Monroe, La.; Des Moines, Iowa; Livonia, Mich.; and Nashville.
SEMA Show, AAPEX Registration Now Open
Registration allows attendees to enter both the SEMA Show (Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 2-5, at the Las Vegas Convention Center) and AAPEX (Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 2-4, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center).
Twenty-six Professionals Begin Final Week of University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 Experience
Group convenes in West Palm Beach, Fla., for continued study of emerging business challenges and presentations of team research projects.