AASA Representatives Appointed to University of the Aftermarket Joint Operating Committee
Jack Cameron of The Timken Co. and John Washbish of Dana Corp. have been named to the University of Aftermarket’s Joint Operating Committee (JOC) as representatives of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and its aftermarket segment association, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The University’s Joint Operating Committee consists of representatives from AASA, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). The committee provides direction in determining future University programs and courses.
IMPCO and Starcraft Announce Formation of Powertrain Integration, LLC
IMPCO Technologies Inc., and Tecstar Corp., a subsidiary of Starcraft Inc., of Madison Heights, Michigan have jointly announced the formation of Powertrain Integration, LLC. The joint venture company will provide the powertrain integration engineering expertise and production capabilities to satisfy the OEM need for low-volume on-highway vehicle applications such as delivery vehicles, motorhomes, buses, military and other low-volume light-duty car and truck applications.
TIA Names Director of Tire Service
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has hired Jeff Faubion to serve as the association’s director of tire service. Faubion will be based in Denver, Colo., for this newly created position. According to TIA, the scheduling demand associated with the Association’s new Instructor Certification Courses for Automotive Tire Service (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) necessitated the creation of another position.
Federal-Mogul’s Carter Fuel Delivery Products Facility Passes TS 16949 Audit
Federal-Mogul’s Logansport, Ind., facility has been recommended for certification to the ISO/TS 16949 global automotive quality standard. Recommendation is a formality in the process, final approval is expected in the next 60 to 90 days. The 170,000-square-foot plant manufactures a broad range of premium original equipment and OE-quality replacement fuel system components marketed under the Carter Fuel Delivery Products brand.
AASA, University of the Aftermarket Develop Supply Chain Management Program
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has joined with the University of the Aftermarket to develop and promote a new supply chain management certification program. Aftermarket executives now can earn automotive aftermarket professional (AAP) or master AAP certification through the University of the Aftermarket. The supply chain management program is designed for aftermarket professionals involved in sales forecasting, purchasing, procurement, transportation, logistics, warehousing, production and materials control.
College Offers Computer-Based Tests for Automotive Technicians
The Victoria College ACT Testing Center in Victoria, Texas, is participating in a new pilot program to gauge automotive technician interest in taking certification exams via computer testing.
WIX Filters First Supplier to Become PIES Certified
WIX Filters has become the first aftermarket supplier to receive certification under the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES). PIES was developed by a subcommittee of AAIA’s technology group following a 2002 product data study conducted by AAIA that found aftermarket product data was inaccurate and incomplete. The study revealed that data errors were costing the aftermarket $1.7 billion annually.
MACS Now Accepting Nominations for Simon Oulouhojian Technical Achievement Award
MACS is currently accepting nominations for its Simon Oulouhojian, Sr. Technical Achievement Award. Created to honor the legacy of MACS President Emeritus, mobile A/C industry leader and technical training advocate Simon Oulouhojian, Sr., the Technical Achievement Award recognizes and encourages efforts by industry service technicians to work to attain a high level of technical knowledge and proficiency.
AASA and the University of the Aftermarket To Develop Supply Chain Management Program
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has joined with the University of the Aftermarket to develop and promote a new supply chain management certification program. The supply chain management program is designed for aftermarket professionals involved in sales forecasting, purchasing, procurement, transportation, logistics, warehousing, production and materials control.
Hella Forms Minority Joint Venture With Craft-Co
Hella North America and Craft-Co Enterprises, Inc. have formed ILUMA, a minority-owned joint venture to supply automotive interior-lighting systems.