Executive Interview with Henry Hippert, Executive Sales Director, Eastern Catalytic
Eastern Manufacturing is one the industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of catalytic converters to both carmakers and the aftermarket, worldwide. In this exclusive AMN Executive Interview, Hippert talks about the changes taking place in the catalytic converter market, Eastern’s new product lineup, and where this product category is headed in the future.
Executive Interview with David Hirschhorn, Director of Brand Management at CRP Automotive
Hirschhorn is directly responsible for and has played a major role in the development of the Rein Automotive program, CRP’s proprietary brand for OE quality import replacement parts, which is the focus of this interview. In this exclusive AMN Executive Interview, he shares details on the development of the Rein Automotive program and its role in CRP’s future growth.
Where-to-Buy Expands and Adds Locations in Canada and Puerto Rico
Where-to-Buy, the store locator within the ShowMeTheParts.com web application guide, now directs users to distributors in Canada and Puerto Rico in addition to those previously served in the U.S.
Deeza Chassis Released 106 New Part Numbers in Second Half of 2010
Deeza said it now has 1,961 items in its range.
ASC Unveils New Website and Branded Packaging
The web site, www.asc-ind.com, has been completely redesigned with the consumer and installer in mind, providing easy access to an online catalog via ShowMeTheParts.com, cooling system information, technical articles and advice and new product announcements.
MTC Says Vital Insights Shared at ‘Customer-Focused’ Fall Conference
During the suppliers-only session at the MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, aftermarket manufacturers discussed recent accomplishments and going-forward strategies for the Customer Matrix, Special Ordering, the eCommerce Directory, OptiCat and the Online Member Profile, according to MTC.
OptiCat to Discuss Production Roll-Out at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference
Data from suppliers in OptiCat’s data repository is being prepared for top aftermarket channel partners, and the status of the application’s roll-out will be discussed. The presentation also will discuss OptiCat’s tools for suppliers to control who accesses their data and the opportunity to limit data distribution to one delivery point.
The AMN Week in Review (Aug. 2-6, 2010)
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.
ShowMeTheFilters.com Expands Coverage
Advance Auto, ANSA, ASC, Dorman, Omega, OEM and Parts Plus join ShowMeTheParts.com.
Bill Haas of ASA to Address MTC Fall Council
Keynote address topic is ‘Future Vehicle Technologies and Their Effect on the Aftermarket.’