Repairers Say Detroit Three’s Troubles Could Affect Parts Pricing, Availability
The closing of hundreds of dealerships across the country and cutbacks at those that remain open have affected the parts supply.
OBITUARY: Peter DePetris, Founder of Electro-Dyn Choke Corp.
Peter S. DePetris, 75, of the Town of Niagara, N.Y., died Saturday, June 14, at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, N.Y., following a lengthy illness. For many years, he worked at Carborundum, Globar Division, designed very unique automated machines, and was in charge of all maintenance. In 1973, Mr. DePetris left Carborundum to fulfill his dreams and founded Electro-Dyn Choke Corp. Peter invented and patented the very first solid-state electric choke, which became a worldwide fixture in the automotive industry. Additionally, Peter designed the problem solving CS130 and Ford IAR 2G rectifier. Peter has been awarded numerous other patents. He was an artist, pilot and inventor.
A Call to Action to Determine the Root Cause for Returns
In case you missed it, we are repeating our publication of the following article, authored by Tom Easton and Chuck Udell of Essential Action Design Group exclusively for aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine. It is intended as a call to action for the industry to fund the effort to determine the Root Cause for returns. Essential Action Design Group and Babcox Publications hope to develop a joint research project as a result of this call to action, and subsequently publish a series of articles to educate the industry and (hopefully) significantly decrease returns in the future. We encourage you to get involved.
Pain in the Chain: What Do We Do When 50 Percent of One Member’s Contribution is Useless and Wasted?
The following article was authored by Tom Easton and Chuck Udell of Essential Action Design Group exclusively for aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine. It is intended as a call to action for the industry to fund the effort to determine the Root Cause for returns. Essential Action Design Group and Babcox Publications hope to develop a joint research project as a result of this call to action, and subsequently publish a series of articles to educate the industry and (hopefully) significantly decrease returns in the future.
Northwood’s DeVos Graduate School of Management Announces Dealership Executive MBA
MIDLAND, MI — In response to the increased demand for advanced degrees specifically tailored to retail dealership operations, Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School of Management, in conjunction with the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP), has announced a first-of-its-kind Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program for dealer executives. The new MBA program will serve
Chicago Pneumatic Returns to NHRA as Major Sponsor
Chicago Pneumatic (CP), a global provider of aftermarket tools, accessories and compressors, has announced the continuation of its relationship and support of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series as a major sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. Chicago Pneumatic debuted with NHRA in 2004, both as a sponsor and on the NHRA Manufacturer’s Midway, sharing
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines, Part Three: Questions and Answers
Technology and the global economy is forcing some in the industry to ask some fundamental questions about the way suppliers and distributors address the products they make, buy and sell. Today, in part three of a five-part series, Dave Caracci takes an honest look at some of these questions and offers some possible answers.
TechShop’s 2007 Top 5 Tools Award Presented to 24 Companies
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine recently awarded 24 companies with the magazine’s third-annual Top 5 Tools Award. In each issue of TechShop, technicians and repair shop owners have the opportunity to identify their Top 5 Favorite Tools and submit the information. The technicians frequently choose the most-used and most useful products in their toolboxes. Award winners are determined based on the number of times a company or product was mentioned by shop owners and technicians in the past six issues of TechShop in the Top 5 Tools section.
Mitchell Introduces French Language Version of ABS Management System
SAN DIEGO, CA — Mitchell International, a provider of information, workflow and performance management solutions to the collision claims and repair industries, has announced that it will release a French version of its ABS body shop management system in the fourth quarter of 2007. This new French language version of ABS will make its market
Mitchell 1 Teams with ATG to Add More Expert Tips to OnDemand Product
POWAY, CA – One month after the release of its new OnDemand Live feature, Mitchell 1 has teamed with Automotive Training Group (ATG) to add thousands of new Expert Tips to its OnDemand5.com product. Mitchell 1’s new OnDemand Live feature, now available in the latest software version of OnDemand5.com, provides live real-world tips and complete