TIA Announces 2004 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the names of those who will be inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame for 2004. John Lampe, retired chairman, CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas, and Mario Marangoni, chairman, CEO and president of the Marangoni Group were chosen by a selection committee for their achievements and leadership that have helped shaped the tire industry.
Edelbrock and Lingenfelter Partner on New LS1 Series Cylinder Heads
Edelbrock Corp. and Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE) are partnering on a new line of cylinder heads for LS1 engines. Prototypes of the cylinder heads will debut in the Edelbrock booth (#22243) at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Nov. 2-5.
Auto Customizers Spend Billions, Boost Aftermarket Parts Suppliers
Some adults decorate their houses to suit their personalities. Others “pimp out” their cars. Customizing cars is a hobby that’s been around for years, but these days — with television shows such as “Pimp My Ride” and “Monster Garage,” and movies like “The Fast and The Furious,” the trend is just starting to get noticed.
Buyer Registrations Up 8 Percent Year-to-Date for AAPEX 2004
The 2003 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week was a record-breaker, with more than 50,000 buyers attending the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and SEMA Show. Now, according to registration figures for July, more buyers will be on hand this year to visit the 1,900-some exhibitors at AAPEX. AAPEX 2004 is scheduled to take place Nov. 2-5 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
iATN and ASA to Co-Host Automotive Service Professionals Reception During AAIW
The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) will jointly sponsor the third annual Service Professionals Industry Reception from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Sunset Ballroom of the Flamingo Las Vegas. According to Brent Black, iATN founder and president, the reception now brings together more service professionals than any other single event during Industry Week.
Collaboration: We All Know What the Word Means, But Are We Doing it?
While he admits the word is a bit overused in our industry, Scott Luckett, chair of the 2004 Aftermarket eForum conference, told the crowd of more than 350 attendees at this year’s eforum that “More than anything else, this conference is about collaboration.”
NACE Increases Number of Jobber Sessions
The 2004 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) will offer an expanded PBE jobber program that will include five educational sessions on important topics challenging today’s jobber professionals. NACE takes place Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
Today is the Deadline for AWDA One-on-One WD Registrations
Today is the official deadline for warehouse distributors (WD) participating in the AWDA-AAIA Business/Education Conference to submit one-on-one meeting requests to the AAIA/AWDA headquarters. WD meeting requests will be compiled in the coming days and preliminary schedules sent to member manufacturers along with complete conference registration materials. Manufacturers will then have until Aug. 27 to request meetings with WDs. The final, consolidated one-on-one meeting schedules will be mailed in mid-September.
Register for AAPEX Online at a $40 Savings
Registration for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) – set for Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas – is now open online. Registering online nets participants a $40 savings and includes admission to the three Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) tradeshows for just $10 – AAPEX, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), Wednesday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 6, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino; and the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. AAIW is the largest annual trade event in Las Vegas.
Early Online Registration Discount for NACE Congress Package Ends July 14
The early online registration discount for the 2004 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) educational package ends July 14. NACE 2004 takes place Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.