Protect Your Trademarks and Intellectual Property at AAPEX
As more than 2,050 companies make final preparations for their participation in the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas on Nov. 1-4, the Automotive Suppliers Association (AASA) – a market segment of MEMA – wants to add a few tips to everyone’s pre-show ‘to do’ list. On Oct. 17, AASA hosted a free webinar for suppliers on how to identify and take action against counterfeiting and IPR violations during the show.
MEMA to Honor GPI’s Temple Sloan at Kick-Off Breakfast During AAPEX
O. Temple Sloan Jr., chairman and CEO of General Parts Inc., will be honored with the prestigious Triangle Award, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) highest honor, during the Kick-Off Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV.
Free Webinar to Discuss Ways to Address Counterfeiting at Tradeshows
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s (AASA) Brand Protection Council is offering suppliers a free Webinar from 2-3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17 (EDT) on combating counterfeiting at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Association (AAPEX). The free Webinar, “Identifying and Taking Action against Counterfeiting and Other IPR Violations at AAPEX,” will be led by Marc Fleischaker, a partner with the law firm Arent Fox and one of AAPEX’s attorneys. The webinar will conclude with a question and answer session.
China Automotive Systems, Inc. Launches New Website
China Automotive Systems, Inc , a power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced the launch of its new website at caasauto.com.
Association-Funded Industry Data Management Study Underway
The survey phase is underway for an industry needs assessment study about data management in the aftermarket supply chain by three leading trade associations. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) have jointly funded the study to explore alternative ways of improving how the industry manages supply chain data.
Digiton Corporation and Custom Technology Solutions Sign New Client-Aftermarket Data Trust
Digiton Corporation and Custom Technology Solutions (CTS) were selected by the Aftermarket Data Trust (ADT) to conduct an industry-wide study to identify the needs of companies in the aftermarket supply chain, evaluate the feasibility/acceptability of an industry solution, develop a technical model of a solution and help guide the ADT in selecting potential vendors for building/managing the ultimate solution.
Three Leading Aftermarket Associations Collaborate to Investigate Industry Data Warehouse
Industry studies indicate that significant sales are lost each year due to old, inaccurate and inconsistent data available to aftermarket resellers. As a result, three of the leading automotive aftermarket trade associations have joined to initiate a study to determine the feasibility of an industry data repository and delivery system.
Three Leading Aftermarket Associations Collaborate to Investigate Industry Data Warehouse
Industry studies indicate that significant sales are lost each year due to old, inaccurate and inconsistent data available to aftermarket resellers. As a result, three of the leading automotive aftermarket trade associations have joined to initiate a study to determine the feasibility of an industry data repository and delivery system.
MEMA Becomes Sponsor of ‘Premier’ Chinese Auto Parts Show
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has agreed to support the China International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts, Equipment and Service Suppliers – also known as Automechanika China – one of the leading industry events in China for the automotive aftermarket and OEM sectors. An MEMA Pavilion for North American suppliers will highlight the association’s initial activity in the event.
MEMA Announces Management Changes
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), announced several job responsibility changes within its management team. The announcement was made today by Bob McKenna, MEMA president and CEO.