Genuine Dana Axles to be Offered to Independent Aftermarket Channels
Dana’s crate axles will be on display at the 2011 SEMA Show in booth number 37125.
Don Schumacher Racing Drivers Ron Capps and Johnny Gray to Participate in Aftermarket Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament
The Aftermarket Foundation Golf Tournament will also feature PGA golfer, Bruce Fleisher, who will run a clinic for the aftermarket golfers, which will include representatives of leading companies from across the automotive aftermarket industry.
Twenty Industry Professionals to Receive AAP, MAAP Certificates in Las Vegas
AAP and MAAP certificates and pins will be presented by University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty during a luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Venetian.
MEMA Says Insightful Agenda, Record Attendance Seen at MTC Fall Conference 2011 in October
One hundred automotive aftermarket technology professionals attended the 2011 MTC Fall Conference, which offered an agenda focusing on the theme: “Strategy Over Tactical = Success.”
Get Your Checkbooks Ready: the Aftermarket Needs You
The Aftermarket Foundation is preparing to hold its 20th annual pre-AAPEX golf outing on Oct. 31, the single-largest source of fundraising for this non-profit organization. The group also is getting ready to embark on a new, more public program to enhance donations to the Foundation.
Perfect Equipment Names Gregory Parker North American Marketing Manager
Parker is highly involved in the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), having previously served as the chairman of the SEMA Young Executive’s Network, chairman of the SEMA Silent Auction Committee, chairman of the SEMA Pinewood Derby Committee, a member of the SEMA Cares Committee and the SEMA Scholarship Committee. He was nominated for the SEMA Young Executive of the Year award in 2009 and 2010.
‘Petty Blue’ Goes Green: Petty’s Garage Converts to BASF Waterborne Paints
BASF Automotive Refinish has announced that Richard Petty, famed NASCAR driver and one of the most respected figures in motorsports, has converted Petty’s Garage to BASF R-M Onyx HD, waterborne paint.
Cary Redman Joins Edelbrock’s Midwestern Sales Team
Redman has more than 12 years of industry experience, most recently as a national sales manager for Mr. Gasket (Prestolite Performance) and as a territory and key account manager for Holley Performance Products from 1999 to 2003.
Schrader Releases 2012 Application Data for TPMS Portfolio
Schrader’s 2012 catalog of application data will be sent to customers, as well as available in the Schrader Booth (No. 40079) at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show from Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas.
Experian to Present e-Tailing Study Results at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference
The Experian presentation, “e-Tailing: A Growing Channel,” is one of the keynote addresses slated for this year’s MTC Fall Conference, which takes place Sunday, Oct. 16, through Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Fla.