Both AAPEX and SEMA are Reporting Increased Exhibitor Support for 2010 Shows
These numbers indicate greater confidence in the economic recovery and foretelling of a strong aftermarket industry footprint in November, according to show owners.
Brake Manufacturers Council Launches New Web Site
Features of the newly updated BMC Web site include a daily news feed of the top news stories about trends and events affecting the motor vehicle parts supplier industry; a BMC membership roster with individual contact information and company web links; a calendar of industry events; and links to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), SAE technical papers, and other important Web sites and publications.
MEMA and OptiCat Create an ‘Industry-First’
By purchasing a major stake in the business, MEMA and OptiCat have created what is believed to be the automotive aftermarket’s first supplier-owned electronic parts catalog data aggregator.
Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association and GAAS Collaborate on Industry Scholarships
The annual two-day Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill.
MEMA Acquires Shareholder Stake in OptiCat
Company now majority-owned by representatives of aftermarket parts suppliers.
Guest Commentary: I’ve Seen The Future and It’s Not What I Thought it Was
Industry veteran Lee Murray ponders what to expect — and what to demand — of the future aftermarket.
November Mileage Report Ends October Driving Slump
November data shows an increase of 1.36 percent versus 2008 mileage levels.
The Top 10 Service & Repair Articles of 2009
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the sixth annual Year in Review series.
Suppliers Bring ‘Safe Vehicles Save Lives’ Exhibit to Washington
The display will feature diagnostic tools, mechanical inspections and visual inspections that can quickly assess various vehicle systems and determine maintenance needed to improve vehicle safety.
MEMA Retools MIS Council; Launches MEMA Technology Council
MTC’s mission is to provide a forum for networking and the exchange of best practices focusing on current and emerging technologies that support members’ efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.