Modine Announces President’s Initiative for Energy Conservation
Modine Manufacturing Co. is launching an aggressive new initiative designed to eliminate waste, prevent pollution, reduce operating costs and conserve resources. The program, called the President’s Initiative for Energy Conservation, will take place at Modine’s 35 manufacturing facilities worldwide. This initiative not only targets reduction of on-site emissions of greenhouse gases from fuel consumption, but also extends to reducing emissions from utilities that supply Modine with electricity.
Executive Interview with Michael Scheiven, Director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting North America
Our latest Executive Interview features Michael Scheiven, director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting North America. Just about two years ago, Scheiven joined Philips after a long and successful career with General Motors (GM). Scheiven spent 19 years at GM, serving as director of AC Delco Aftermarket Operations with General Motors Brazil, International Marketing Manager with GM Service Parts Operations US, Commercial Director for GM Service Parts Operations-Mexico and South America Sales Manager for General Motors Corp. It was precisely this background that led Philips to recruit Scheiven, as the company sought to revitalitize its aftermarket business. Scheiven recently spoke with aftermarketNews.com about Philips’ Automotive Lighting business and the changes in this market segment.
Federal Tire Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Outlines Future Growth Plans
To mark the 50th anniversary of Taiwan-based Federal Corp., supplier of the Federal tire brand, Federal’s president, Jamie Ma, offered remarks about the company’s history and its future. 2004 was Federal’s 50th year in business. In late November, Ma spoke about the company’s background, global ambitions and general plans for the future.
Akebono Launches Three New Product Lines
Akebono Corp. North America (ACNA) unveiled several new product lines during the 2004 AAPEX show held earlier this month in Las Vegas. All three new lines feature Akebono Ceramic Technology.
Charting Your Supply Chain DNA — The DNA Building Blocks
What is the genetic structure of a successful supply chain? This week we want to dig a little deeper into the major elements that make a supply chain competitive.
House Bill Would Target Non-Compliant Products
To help deter the import of automotive and other products that falsely claim compliance with federal or industry safety standards, Representatives Sander Levin, (D-Mich.) and Dave Camp, (R-Mich.), have sponsored H.R. 4152, which would make unlawful the importation, sale for importation or sale within the U.S. after importation, of products falsely labeled or advertised as meeting a U.S. government or industry performance or safety standard. The bill would amend Section 337 of America’s trade law, a section well known by aftermarket companies who have used the law against imports that infringe upon their trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights.
Michelin Applies Expertise to Range of Automotive Accessories
Imagine if the same expertise that goes into creating the rubber compound that allows your tires to grip the road in all kinds of weather was used to create a high-performance windshield wiper that keeps the rain off your windshield just as effectively. Well, Michelin has done just that. Michelin Lifestyle Limited (MLL) has launched its line of high-performance wiper blades in another step to extend the Michelin brand to a full range of automotive accessories.
American Products Co. to be Featured Tonight on New TLC Show Overhaulin’
American Products Company (APC), a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer of performance and accessory products, will be featured tonight, Tuesday, May 25, on an episode of the new TLC cable channel series “Overhaulin’.” Hosted by legendary fabricator Chip Foose, the show dupes unsuspecting vehicle owners by surreptitiously removing their vehicles and tricking them out without their knowledge. The vehicle is then returned to its owner during a surprise “reveal” in a completely modified, tricked, tuned and transformed configuration.
Federal-Mogul and Champion Brands Strike Multi-Year Licensing Deal
Federal-Mogul Corp. and Champion Brands, LLC have announced a long-term licensing agreement adding the Champion “Bow Tie” logo to a line of performance additives for automotive, heavy truck, marine and specialty industries. The new products are in addition to the full line of performance additives and lubricants Champion Brands currently manufactures. The new line will be targeted to national accounts and mass merchants channels.
Shell Racing Solutions Announces Distribution Agreement
Shell Racing Solutions has signed an agreement with Performance Products LLC to distribute Shell Racing Fuels to the U.S. motorsports industry. Performance Products has 15 years of experience in the U.S. race fuels business. Performance Products has serviced professional race series such as Indy Racing League (IRL) and Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) and will distribute Shell Racing Solutions race fuels to top tier, as well as grassroots and club racing circuits.