AkzoNobel Lesonal Brand Now Offered in Canada
Canadian distribution has been made available through PBE Distributors Inc.
PPG to Acquire Colombian Coatings Company
PPG Industries and its subsidiary PPG Colombia have entered into an agreement to purchase the coatings businesses of Colpisa Colombiana de Pinturas, a privately-owned Colombian coatings company, and its affiliates, including Colpisa Ecuador.
Warehouse Services Inc. Upgrading to Epicor Eagle Business Management System
Leading Uni-Select member and ACDelco distributor is targeting aggressive growth and increased operational efficiency.
Epicor Named Exclusive Technology Vendor for Modern Sales Co-Op
Agreement to assist members in implementing Epicor Eagle system for enhanced business efficiency and online sales growth.
Executive Interview with Tanvir Arfi, Global President, SPX Service Solutions
Tanvir Arfi is currently the global president of SPX Service Solutions, a division of SPX Corp., with 3,500 employees, operations in 19 countries and revenues of $950 million. Previously, Arfi was vice president and chief supply chain officer for SPX Corp., where he had responsibility for global supply management, logistics/distribution management and strategic materials management. Today, Arfi shares with aftermarketNews his thoughts on the speed of technology in the automotive industry and some updates on the role SPX Service Solutions plays in the aftermarket.
‘Corporate Culture: The Foundation for Success’ Set as Theme for HDAW 2012
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy-duty industry. More than 1,700 managers and executives from 17 countries — including distributors, manufacturers, service providers, educators and media — attended the 2011 conference in Las Vegas.
The AMN Week in Review (June 13-17, 2011)
The AMN 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, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Leadership 2.0 Blog: The Big Day Has Arrived
Matt Taylor is one of four Leadership 2.0 participants blogging this week from Northwood University’s campus in West Palm Beach, Fla. Members of the 2010-2011 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 program reconvened Sunday on the campus for nearly a full week of intensive learning, problem-solving and networking. This year’s class includes 27 professionals representing virtually every level of the aftermarket, including manufacturing, distribution, association management and vehicle service.
Leadership 2.0 Blog: Strong Relationships are Building
Dan Bouchey, marketing manager for Qualis Automotive, is one of four Leadership 2.0 participants blogging this week from Northwood University’s campus in West Palm Beach, Fla. Members of the 2010-2011 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 program reconvened Sunday on the campus for nearly a full week of intensive learning, problem-solving and networking. This year’s class includes 27 professionals representing virtually every level of the aftermarket, including manufacturing, distribution, association management and vehicle service.
Leadership 2.0 Blog: What is the Aftermarket’s Value Proposition?
Lisa McGunagle is one of four Leadership 2.0 participants who will be blogging this week from Northwood University’s campus in West Palm Beach, Fla. Today, the HR manager for Federal-Mogul Corp., Global Aftermarket, gives us her take on the executive education experience.