Franklin Chang Diaz Elected to Cummins Board of Directors
During his 25 years at NASA, Chang Diaz was an integral part of the Space Shuttle program.
The Pulse: Use of Premium Vs. Second Line Parts
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition we will review rolling month-by-month data for the percentage of premium parts used in repairs versus second line parts. Utilizing data from IMR, Inc., we begin our review looking at the numbers for May 2007 through May 2008.
Executive Interview with Tony Battaglia, Director of Marketing for Permatex
Tony Battaglia is the director of marketing at Permatex, Inc., where he is responsible for the company’s product and market management groups, as well as the creative and marketing services departments. Battaglia is a 17-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket and has been with Permatex since 1989, when the company was part of the Loctite/Permatex organization. As Permatex approaches its 100th year anniversary, the company continues to maintain its position as an established leader and innovator in the service and repair chemicals market. Join us as Battaglia shares a bit about the company, including how Illinois Tool Works’ acquisition of Permatex last year has helped the company grow, as well as some insight as to what lies ahead for the company.