NACE 2004 Space Draw Results Exceed 2003
The recently completed Space Draw for the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) 2004 event in Las Vegas showed an increase over 2003 in the number of participating companies and the amount of space assigned, indicating a strong start to NACE being held during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in November.
Clevite Earns CARQUEST Fill Rate Award for Fourth Year
Dana Corp.’s Clevite Engine Parts Division was recently recognized as an excellent supplier in 2003. CARQUEST Gaskets by Victor Reinz was presented with the CARQUEST Outstanding Order Fill Award at the CARQUEST Annual Meeting in Raleigh, NC, on March 24.
WIX Filtration Products Receives CARQUEST Vendor of the Year, Order Fill Awards
WIX Filtration Products was presented with the 2003 CARQUEST Vendor of the Year award and two Order Fill Awards in recognition of its impressive ship-and-fill rates, outstanding marketing programs and customer service. WIX is the exclusive manufacturer of CARQUEST’s Premium Blue and Red Filter lines.
Jasper Engines and Transmissions Names Clevite Engine Parts a Preferred Supplier
For the eighth consecutive year, Dana Corp.’s Clevite Engine Parts has been named a “Preferred Partner” by Jasper Engines & Transmissions. The award was presented during the Jasper Engines & Transmissions Annual Preferred Partners Banquet on March 9. Out of more than 2,000 Jasper vendors, Clevite was one of only seven to earn the Preferred Partner Award.
American Axle Pact Ratified; Supplier Gets the Right to Negotiate 2-Tier Wages
UAW members ratified a four-year contract with American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., after a one-day strike late last month that disrupted General Motors Corp. truck production. About 68 percent of the employees voted for the contract, the union said Monday. About 68 percent of the employees voted for the contract, the union said Monday.
Standard Motor Products Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results
Standard Motor Products has reported its financial results for the three months and for the year, which ended Dec. 31, 2003. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2003 were $162.5 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $107.9 million during the comparable quarter in 2002. Losses from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2003 were $5.5 million or 29 cents per diluted share, compared to $8.1 million or 68 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2002.
2003 Indy 500 Winner Gil de Ferran to Speak at SAE World Congress
Two-time CART FedEx Series Champion and Winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500, Gil de Ferran, has been confirmed as a speaker in the SAE 2004 World Congress, to be held at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich., March 8-11. The charismatic Brazil native will join an all-star group of racing experts in a session entitled “Passion for Performance” – The Transfer of Technology from Racing to High Performance Cars, to be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dana Technical Innovation Forum, part of the SAE World Congress Exhibition.
Terry Shively Named Vice President and General Manager of Clevite Engine Parts Division
Terry Shively has been named vice president and general manager of Dana’s Engine and Fluid Management Group’s Clevite Engine Parts Division. Terry McCormack, president of the Dana Automotive Aftermarket Group (AAG) made the announcement.
NACE Space Draw Date Approaching
The deadline to return contracts and deposits for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) show space draw is near. NACE is being held Nov. 3-6, during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas.To qualify for the Space Draw, prospective exhibitors are required to return their contracts and deposits to NACE Show Management (Hanley Wood Exhibitions) no later than March 9. The assignment process begins on March 15. Companies not participating in the Space Draw will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis after the Draw.
Executive Interview with Howard Kesten, President and Founder of Workboards
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Howard Kesten, president and founder of Workboards, which launched the automotive job site, aftermarketJobs.com, in December 2003. A two-time guest speaker at AAPEX, Kesten is also founder and CEO of APA Search, Inc., an executive search and human resources consulting firm serving the automotive industry. In 18 years, he has placed more than 1,600 automotive professionals. Join us as Kesten provides an introduction to aftermarketJobs.com and shares with us his predictions for the future of the aftermarket and the job market.