Industry Encouraged to Steer Students and Second Career Job Seekers to GAAS Scholarships
Online Applications Available for 2009 GAAS Scholarships; Deadline Is March 31.
The Top Newsmakers of 2008
For the fifth year in a row, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews has selected the top individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year.
AWDA Introduces Rusty Bishop as its 2008-2009 Chairman and Other Officers
A Waynesboro, Va. resident, Bishop began his career in the aftermarket more than 38 years ago with Fisher Auto Parts.
Industry Veterans Receive Much-Deserved Recognition at AAPEX
This week at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas, several aftermarket veterans were honored for their selfless commitment to the industry.
Online Applications Available Now For 2009 GAAS Scholarships
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Online applications are now being accepted for 2009 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, awarded to students planning automotive aftermarket careers. The application process is now entirely electronic through the GAAS scholarship Web site, www.automotivescholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 31, 2009. The scholarships are available to students
Federated Honors Outstanding Members
Federated Auto Parts presented its most prestigious member awards at its annual meeting held April 23-26 in Dallas. Mike Jacabacci of Woodbury Automotive Warehouse was presented with the Art Fisher Memorial Membership Award. Cliff Hovis of Hovis Auto & Truck Supply was named the Co-Man Member of the Year and Duke Young of Pat Young Service Co. was selected as the Outstanding Marketing Member of the Year. The late Marvin Mastroff, a longtime Federated member, was honored with a special Art Fisher Memorial Award, which was accepted by his son Russell Mastroff.
Federated Names East Penn Outstanding Vendor of the Year
Federated Auto Parts recently presented its Outstanding Vendor of the Year Award for 2007 to East Penn Manufacturing. The award was presented by Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts, during an awards dinner held April 24 in Dallas. Accepting the award on behalf of East Penn were Harold Eberly, vice president of sales; Bruce Herman, national sales manager; and John Lutes, sales manager.
Northwood University to Honor Seven Aftermarket Professionals
Northwood University will honor seven automotive aftermarket leaders with its annual Automotive Aftermarket Education Award on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The awards will be presented during a luncheon at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Show (AAPEX). Northwood’s Automotive Aftermarket Education Award recognizes leaders for their contributions to the educational process in the automotive aftermarket field. The award was created to insure that these individuals receive national recognition for their efforts to improve education inside and outside the industry.
The Week in Review (Oct. 1-5, 2007)
by Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of the
Federated Names Affinia Undercar (Raybestos/Spicer) Outstanding Vendor of the Year
Federated Auto Parts presented its Outstanding Vendor of the Year Award for 2006 to Affinia Undercar (Raybestos/Spicer) at its annual meeting in San Diego, CA. The award was presented at the awards dinner on April 26.