New Location, Name Planned for Welcome Reception at ASRW
This year’s reception will take place at Rumjungle, located inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel.
Groups Testify at Crash Parts Patent Legislation Hearing
Advocates of the legislation, including the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), say it will guarantee access to affordable alternative replacement parts and curb what they claim are attempts by OEMs to monopolize the marketplace.
Looking for Exporting Help? Look to OAC
Since 1923, OAC has promoted the export sales of North American-made automotive products throughout the world.
Terry Fortner Joins LKQ as President of Industry Relations and Market Development
Fortner has held a number of leadership positions over his 32 year career with Nationwide Insurance, most recently as vice president of material damage claims.
Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events — NACE and CARS
His address, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, will focus on how paramount safety is in a proper installation, proper collision or mechanical repair and proper operation of vehicles, thereby keeping the motoring public safely on the road.
NACE and CARS Announce 2009 Event Chairmen Appointments
Both the upcoming NACE and CARS shows, which take place November 4-7, are sponsored by ASA and co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, during the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW).
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.
NAD Examines Advertising for Castrol GTX
Broadcast and website advertising claims, as well as claims included in a technical brochure, were challenged before NAD, the advertising industry’s self-regulatory forum, by Pennzoil-Quaker State Co.
Archie Manning to Keynote ASRW Events Ã′®‚¬®€ NACE and CARS
The Automotive Service Association (ASA), sponsor of the recently created Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), as well as the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), has announced that Archie Manning, All-American Quarterback and NFL MVP, will be the 2008 keynote speaker at the Opening General Session taking place Thursday morning, Nov. 6. DuPont Performance Coatings is the sponsor of the Opening General Session that will be held during the NACE and CARS co-located events at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, November 5-8.
T2/Chicago Pneumatic School of the Year Winner Announced
High performance tool maker Chicago Pneumatic and Tomorrow’s Technician (T2) magazine have awarded the inaugural T2 School of Year Award presented by Chicago Pneumatic to Waubonese Community College in Sugar Grove, Ill. During a presentation on April 16, Waubonese Community College received a plaque, $7,000 worth of Chicago Pneumatic tools, and shirts, hats, pens and other items commemorating its achievement from Chicago Pneumatic and Babcox Publications, whose T2 trade magazine is dedicated to the education of future technicians.