AMN Executive Interview With TechForce CEO And Executive Director Jennifer Maher
As the CEO and executive director of TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher has a bold vision. “For decades, technicians have been unfairly identified as ‘grease monkeys.’ It’s a label that was never true but, today, is just ridiculous when you consider the complexity of vehicles. Frankly, we’re out to kill that negative image once and for all. And, in the process, we want to inspire and support those who are looking for a secure and rewarding career that fits their talent and interests,” said Maher.
Alpha Precision Group Acquires Mercury Manufacturing Co.
With this acquisition, Alpha Precision Group enhances its presence in the emission control, variable valve timing and variable cam timing segments.
TechForce Summit Emphasizes Collective Action
Thirty industry leaders meet to support and implement the FutureTech Success Campaign.
MEMA Renews Call For Action On Proposed Rule To Require V2V Communications In New Vehicles
The proposed rule would establish a new federal motor vehicle safety standard requiring V2V communication capability on all new light vehicles to allow the exchange of standardized Basic Safety Message with surrounding vehicles.
Nexteer Launches Digital Trace Manufacturing
The company says the system uses the latest technologies and data analytics within one common, global architecture, and, for customers, this will help deliver high-quality product performance while boosting value and global capacity optimization across all of Nexteer’s 24 manufacturing locations worldwide.
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City Announces Strategic Partnership With LIQUI MOLY For 2018
The company has joined the partnership program of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City, which assists global industry players with breaking into the growing Vietnamese automotive market.
US Secretary Of Transportation, Elaine Chao, To Keynote 2018 AutoMobili-D
AutoMobili-D, part of the North American International Auto Show, will feature more than 150 exhibiting brands, ranging from automakers, to suppliers, to tech startups as well as universities and government organizations.
TechForce Campaign Focuses On Increasing The Number Of Qualified Technicians
The campaign, FutureTech Success, aims to 1) give middle- and high-school students, parents and influencers the tools and experiences to recognize and foster tactile intelligence, 2) help reposition the image of the profession; and 3) help the industry speak with a collective voice with regard to its workforce development needs.
Multi Parts Announces SPARK 2017 Guiding Lights
Ten students, selected by Multi Parts for their interest in pursuing careers in the core business areas of the automotive aftermarket, will shadow Guiding Lights throughout their time at SPARK 2017 and during the AAPEX show.
MAHLE Service Solutions Offers Premier SAE Certified Unit For R134a Heavy-Duty Vehicle A/C Service
The ArcticPRO ACX1180C is the OEM heavy-duty commercial option from MAHLE Service Solutions’ ACX1180 series.
