Board Members Elected at Goodyear Meeting
At its annual shareholders meeting, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced that Laura Thompson, vice president of business development, was elected an officer of the corporation by the board of directors. She has also been given project management oversight for the company’s new Akron, Ohio, headquarters effort. As vice president of business development, Thompson is responsible for acquisition, divestiture and partnership activities in supporting Goodyear’s long-term strategies.
The Week in Review (April 7-11, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
I-CAR Education Foundation, CCC Information Services Announce Third Offering of Student Repair Technician Scholarships
CHICAGO and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Originally introduced as the CCC Outstanding Student Technician Scholarship in 2006, CCC Information Services, in conjunction with the I-CAR Education Foundation, is again offering the CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship Program. The scholarship was renamed in 2007 to honor longtime CCC team member Michael Salvatore. "Retaining
GAAS Approved for University of the Aftermarket AAP and MAAP Credits
The upcoming Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) has been approved for continuing education credits (CEU) by Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket. The Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday May 20-21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. GAAS attendees will earn 1.0 CEUs toward the Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certifications.
Standard & Poor’s Adds Aftermarket Technology Corp. to U.S. Index
NEW YORK — Aftermarket Technology Corp. will replace Mesa Air Group Inc. in the S&P SmallCap 600 after the close of trading on Wednesday, April 9. Aftermarket Technology Corp. provides outsourced engineering solutions and supply chain logistics services to the consumer electronics industries and vehicle aftermarket. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill., the company will be
IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series Forge Promotional Partnership with Raybestos Brand Brakes
Indy Racing League officials have announced a two-year promotional partnership with the Affinia Under Vehicle Group, manufacturers of Raybestos brand brakes. The partnership designates Raybestos as the preferred competition brake friction of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights at all road and street course races through 2009. The announcement renews a relationship between Raybestos brand brakes and Indy-style open wheel racing that dates back decades
ASA Tire Systems Staff Member Elected to NWTDA Board
NASHUA, N.H. — Longtime ASA Tire Systems staff member Robert “Bob” Beaver has been elected to the North West Tire Dealers Association (NWTDA) Board of Directors. Bob Beaver, who has been employed by ASA Tire Systems since 1988, was elected to the NWTDA Board last week at the association’s quarterly meeting. He will serve a
Myers Deal Falls Through
From AFX News Limited AKRON, Ohio — Myers Industries Inc. said Friday private equity firm GS Capital Partners walked away from its plans to buy the rubber and plastics maker. In April 2007, Myers agreed to a takeover by the private equity unit of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in a deal valued at $1.1 billion
Federal-Mogul Announces Organizational Appointments
Federal-Mogul has announced senior leadership changes within its finance, global purchasing, corporate communications and investor relations staffs. Jeff Kaminski has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer. He will continue to serve as a corporate officer and member of the Federal-Mogul Strategy Board (FMSB). Markus Wermers has been appointed senior vice president, global purchasing. He will also serve as a corporate officer and member of the FMSB. Steven Gaut has been appointed vice president, corporate communications and government relations. He will also serve as a corporate officer and member of the FMSB. David Pouliot has been appointed director, investor relations.
Media Management Marketing Offering Free Consultations for Struggling Automotive Businesses
WILD ROSE, Wis. — Media Management Marketing, a full service automotive public relations and marketing company, is offering free marketing consultations to companies that are experiencing the impact of these troubling economic times. “The U.S. economy is experiencing some pretty tough times," said Terry Kohl, president of Media Management Marketing. “The automotive industry — one