OBITUARY: Peter DePetris, Founder of Electro-Dyn Choke Corp.
Peter S. DePetris, 75, of the Town of Niagara, N.Y., died Saturday, June 14, at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, N.Y., following a lengthy illness. For many years, he worked at Carborundum, Globar Division, designed very unique automated machines, and was in charge of all maintenance. In 1973, Mr. DePetris left Carborundum to fulfill his dreams and founded Electro-Dyn Choke Corp. Peter invented and patented the very first solid-state electric choke, which became a worldwide fixture in the automotive industry. Additionally, Peter designed the problem solving CS130 and Ford IAR 2G rectifier. Peter has been awarded numerous other patents. He was an artist, pilot and inventor.
Hahn Automotive Warehouse Celebrates 50 Years in Business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Hahn Automotive Warehouse will celebrate its 50th year in business in Rochester, N.Y., this summer. More than just an auto parts distribution company, it is also the story about the true success of an Israeli immigrant who fulfilled the American dream. Basing his business principles on his life principles and working extremely
OBITUARY: NHRA Founder Wally Parks, 1913-2007
Wally Parks, the driving force behind the formation of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), has died at the age of 94. It was Parks’ vision, goals and unconditional commitment to the need for speed and side-by-side racing in a safer, more controlled environment that created what is today the world’s largest motorsports governing body.
ACDelco, Harold Martin Encourage Automotive Careers Through “Pros Who Know” Scholarships
IHRA and ADRL Pro Modified driver Harold Martin – known as the “EFI Wizard” – is taking on a new role. Outside of his career as entrepreneur and engineer, ACDelco-sponsored Pontiac racer Martin is taking on a new role for ACDelco: youth outreach. At select dates on the IHRA and ADRL race circuits, Martin is encouraging young people to pursue careers in automotive technology, spreading the word about the demand for qualified technicians. He also is promoting the ACDelco – Harold Martin “Pros Who Know” Scholarship Program, which awards four high-school seniors each a $2,500 scholarship for first-year expenses at an accredited vocational school, trade school, college or university.
Herman Trend Alert: Robots Teach Kids Gracious Professionalism
From "Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists GREENSBORO, NC — The most successful entrepreneurs are driven to leave a lasting legacy and Dean Kamen is no exception. He invented the portable dialysis machine and the Segway, an urban transportation machine. In 1989, Kamen decided to focus on igniting young
OBITUARY: Robert Petersen, Founder of Hot Rod, Motor Trend Magazines and Benefactor of the Petersen Automotive Museum Passes On at 80
Robert Petersen, an entrepreneur who single-handedly created the largest special-interest publishing company in America, was instrumental in the evolution of the hot-rodding culture, and who, with his wife Margie, realized his dream of establishing an educational museum to pay tribute to the automobile, died on Friday, March 23, at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, CA, after a short but valiant battle with neuroendocrine cancer. He was 80.
Herman Trend Alert: 2007 Workforce/Workplace Forecast
Each year at this time, The Herman Group issues its annual forecast. Typically, we have offered an abbreviated version. This year, we offer you our full forecast for the coming year.
SEMA Businesswomen’s Network Presents Athena and Woman of the Year Awards
LAS VEGAS — The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) presented the SBN Athena Award to Mike Eaton, president of Eaton Detroit Springs, and the SBN Woman of the Year Award to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The awards were announced at the annual SBN Breakfast held last week at
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.
NAPA Chassis Names Winners of its Extreme Sports Package Promotion
MCHENRY, IL — Four lucky technicians will soon be attending the sporting event of their dreams for simply selling the most extreme chassis parts on the market — NAPA Chassis Precision Engineered. The following technicians — one technician from each NAPA Chassis sales region — won a $5,000 NAPA Chassis Extreme Sports Package certificate to