ChevronTexaco Named Volvo Truck and Mack Aftermarket Supplier of the Year
ChevronTexaco Products was named an Aftermarket Supplier of the Year by Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., and Mack Trucks, Inc. during their fourth annual Partnership Plus Awards. The awards were announced in Las Vegas during the Volvo and Mack UPTIME 2005 meeting in February. The event is held for all parts and service personnel from Volvo and Mack dealerships in North America.
ArvinMeritor Awarded Contract to Supply Drum Brakes to Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America
ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has been awarded three-year contracts to supply its Meritor Q Plus cam brakes to Mack Trucks, Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. Mack Trucks is a member of the Volvo Group. Meritor Q Plus brakes will continue to be standard equipment on all Mack vehicles as well as all Volvo trucks in North America. Introduced in 1991, the Q Plus air brake is standard equipment on more North American heavy- and medium-duty trucks than any other brand, according to ArvinMeritor.
Executive Interview with Michael Scheiven, Director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting North America
Our latest Executive Interview features Michael Scheiven, director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting North America. Just about two years ago, Scheiven joined Philips after a long and successful career with General Motors (GM). Scheiven spent 19 years at GM, serving as director of AC Delco Aftermarket Operations with General Motors Brazil, International Marketing Manager with GM Service Parts Operations US, Commercial Director for GM Service Parts Operations-Mexico and South America Sales Manager for General Motors Corp. It was precisely this background that led Philips to recruit Scheiven, as the company sought to revitalitize its aftermarket business. Scheiven recently spoke with aftermarketNews.com about Philips’ Automotive Lighting business and the changes in this market segment.
Murray’s Names New CEO; Klein Resigns
Murray’s Discount Auto Stores has named Lou Mancini president and CEO of the 107-store chain, replacing Michael Klein, who has resigned. Klein spent 20 years with Murray’s in various positions, including the last six as CEO. Until recently, Mancini was president and CEO of GNC Corp., the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements.
Spring ASE Certification Testing Schedule Announced
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists this spring over the course of three evenings on May 3, 5 and 10, 2005. The tests will be given at more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The registration deadline is March 25, 2005.
790 Federal-Mogul Jobs Saved
Federal-Mogul Corp., in a move that counters the trend of U.S. companies sending manufacturing jobs overseas, has decided to keep nearly 800 Michigan jobs from heading to Mexico. Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) announced the approval of a Single Business Tax incentive Tuesday worth more than $65 million to keep Federal-Mogul from moving 790 jobs abroad. Meanwhile, the Southfield, Mich.-based auto parts maker said it would invest $6 million of its own money in the operations.
AutoZone’s Steve Handschuh to Lobby for Right to Repair
The Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE) has announced that AutoZone executive Steve Handschuh will join the aftermarket industry team promoting the passage of the Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act in the 109th Congress. Handschuh will take a leave of absence from AutoZone, as an “executive on loan,” to help support the campaign for Right to Repair. His primary areas of responsibility will include industry communications, coalition-building and fund-raising.
Fitch Upgrades Dana’s Debt
Fitch Ratings on Tuesday raised its rating on Dana Corp. and said that lower debt and a healthier cash position could lead to another upgrade.
BodyShop Business Presents Scholarship and Award at NACE
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) and Babcox Publications have honored Loren Estwick – owner of Loren’s Collision Plus, LLC, in Foley, Minn. – as the recipient of the 2004 BodyShop Business magazine Scholarship. The award was presented at the General Session held during NACE by BodyShop BusinessPublisher Denise Lloyd.
Executive Interview with Greg Gyllstrom, Vice President and General Manager for Visteon’s North American and Asian Aftermarket Operations
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Greg Gyllstrom, Vice President and General Manager for Visteon’s North American and Asian aftermarket operations. In this role, Gyllstrom is responsible for expanding the organization’s North American and Asian aftermarket business by coordinating and directing the company’s sales, product development and marketing activities. Gyllstrom recently talked with aftermarketNews.com about his first two years at Visteon, the company’s motor sports initiatives and its presence in Asia.