Kathleen Schmatz Named Aftermarket Woman of the Year
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has named Kathleen Schmatz as the very first “Aftermarket Woman of the Year.” The announcement was made during the 2004 Women’s Board reception, which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, during AAPEX in Las Vegas.
Babcox Publications Takes Home Three Automotive Communications Awards
This week at AAPEX, the Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) launched a new awards program. The Automotive Communications Awards (ACA) were presented during the Women’s Board reception on Tuesday in Las Vegas during AAPEX.
Corteco ‘Seal the Deal’ with Edelbrock
Corteco USA has announced that it will give away Edelbrock performance engines in a special promotion. “We’ll have two separate drawings,” said Pat Lynch, Corteco’s manager of product marketing. “The first will be at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas on November 3 and the second will be at the PRI Show in Indianapolis on December 10.”
CRC Announces Custom Chopper Sweepstakes
CRC Industries, a producer of specialty chemicals for maintenance and repair professionals, has announced it will give away a custom-built chopper in the “Win the CRC Bike” sweepstakes. The bike will be built by legendary fabricators and TV stars, Orange County Choppers.
Robert Bosch Sales Corp. Wins 2004 Aftermarket Web Challenge
The MEMA Information Services (MIS) Council recently selected Robert Bosch Corp. of Broadview, Ill., as winner of the 2004 Aftermarket Web Challenge (AWC) for its extranet application Bosch Online Advantage. The annual Web competition is the aftermarket’s oldest and most recognized award for excellence in Web applications.
Equus Products Introduces Its New INNOVA 3110 CanOBD2 Code Reader
Equus Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of test equipment, gauges and tachometers for the automotive aftermarket, has announced the launch of its new INNOVA 3110 CanOBD2 Code Reader. The new INNOVA 3110 CanOBD2 Code Reader is the next generation in code readers from Equus. The INNOVA 3110 CanOBD2 Code Reader is designed to appeal to a broad audience, including professional automotive technicians, do-it-yourselfers and consumers.
Ride a Harley With NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace in Vegas
What better way to get in the mood for AAPEX than hopping on a Harley in Las Vegas and cruising around Lake Mead and through the Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon with NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace. There’s still time to sign up for the popular NASCAR Caf
How To Inspire Managers & Sales People To Do Their Best And Win (Lessons From Racing)
This year at University Forum, popular motorsports anchor Rick Benjamin and Tom Easton, AAP, a senior partner with Essential Action Design Group, will use lessons from racing to show you how to inspire managers and sales people to do their best.The University of the Aftermarket’s annual University Forum can help you stay competitive, and keep pace with our ever-changing market. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 31 prior to the kickoff of AAPEX 2004.
Early Bird Registration for University Forum Ends Friday
Don’t miss the chance to gain critical insight on surviving in the aftermarket while increasing your career growth and value to your company. Register now for the University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum, which takes place just prior to the kickoff of AAPEX on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas. Early bird registration for University Forum ends on Friday, Oct. 15.
Executive Interview with Randy Mordue, Director, Aftermarket Division, Akebono Corp.
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Randy Mordue, director, Aftermarket Division, Akebono Corp. Mordue joined Akebono North America in 1999. He has more than 20 years of sales, national account and new business development experience within the automotive aftermarket industry. Mordue recently took the time to talk with aftermarketNews.com and bring us up to speed on the latest developments at Akebono.