The Week in Review (Sept. 21-25, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
The Week in Review (Sept. 14-18, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Jacob Cartmill Joins Beck/Arnley as Product Specialist
Cartmill’s previous experience includes serving as a zone manager for AutoZone in Bowling Green, Ky., and as a commercial salesperson and driver for Advance Auto Parts in Louisville, Ky.
Aftermarket Veteran Lou Merz Named President of Venchurs Global
Venchurs Global was founded in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Venchurs Inc., a privately held logistics provider founded in 1973. Venchurs Global assists U.S. auto parts companies find and partner with cost-competitive manufacturers worldwide. Merz assumes the role immediately.
Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, President and CEO of Affinia Group
Our regular Executive Interview feature offers an interview with high-profile individuals in the automotive aftermarket. We give executives free reign to express their views on anything from the state of their corporations to recent legislative news to future trends in their niche markets. Here you see what matters to the newsmakers themselves. This week we hear from Affinia Group President and CEO Terry McCormack, who brings us up to speed on Affinia’s growth strategy. McCormack also addresses the issue of thin-walled rotors and gives us his thoughts on “Cash for Clunkers.”
The Ultimate NASCAR Performance Make-Over Sweepstakes Returns
One lucky fan to win vehicle makeover courtesy of NASCAR Performance automotive partners.
The Week in Review (July 27-31, 2009)
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Executive Interview: Zomar Oliveira, FRAS-LE, Director of Operations and Corporate Secretary
The most recent entry into the light-vehicle brake pad market is FRAS-LE. The company has been a player in the heavy-duty truck brake block market in North America for more than 30 years and claims more than 33 percent of the market. Heading up the launch for FRAS-LE is brake industry veteran Zomar Oliveira as the director of North American operations. For this week’s Executive Interview, Oliveira talks to aftermarketNews about FRAS-LE’s strategy for the North American market.
The Week in Review (July 20-24, 2009)
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Delphi, Ford Launch Advanced Affordable Radar in 2010 Taurus
Delphi’s electronically scanning radar is helping Ford Motor Co. offer more vehicle buyers a highly-desired safety feature.