East Penn Receives MAC Engineering Future Vision Award
East Penn Manufacturing was recently honored by MAC Engineering for its continuous improvements in battery manufacturing technology and its partnership in exploring new processes and methods. MAC Engineering presented East Penn with its Future Vision Award.
Goodyear and Siemens Unveil New Tire Information System
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Siemens VDO Automotive have teamed up to create a new tire information system called “Tire IQ.” A fully functional Tire IQ prototype system was featured on the Ford Shelby GR-1, a high-performance concept coupe, unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show held in Detroit.
National Car Care Month: Time for a Tune-Up?
The Be Car Care Aware (BCCA) campaign has published its latest monthly marketing brief aimed at shop owners. Manufacturers, WDs and parts stores can utilize these messages in their own efforts to promote the “Be Car Care Aware” message among shop owners.
United Auto Supply of Syracuse Joins National Pronto Association
United Auto Supply of Syracuse, Inc., based in Syracuse, NY, is the 10th new member to join the National Pronto Association this year. United Auto Supply serves the upstate New York market with 12 warehouse locations across upstate New York and Massachusetts. Selling exclusively to installers, United Auto Supply services more than 1,500 accounts on a daily basis, with more than 100 delivery vehicles, a sales force of 30 and a “hot shot” delivery service. They also have three battery trucks for distribution of ACDelco batteries.
Visteon Adds New Distributor in Asia Pacific and Africa
Visteon has established a new distributor relationship in the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Digital Video Systems, Inc. has become the first aftermarket distributor of Visteon’s Dockable Family Entertainment System, covering Asia Pacific and Africa
Standard Motor Products Supports Car Care Council’s 21st Century Tune-up
Standard Motor Products said it has incorporated the Car Care Council’s new 21st century tune-up concept into its marketing and public relations programs. Standard wants to help the automotive aftermarket industry re-define and promote the term “tune-up.”
Johnson Controls Promotes Two Executives In Its Automotive Business
Johnson Controls has appointed two top executives to new leadership positions within its automotive group, which is one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive interiors and batteries. Byron Foster has been appointed group vice president and general manager, customer business units — North America. Carolyn Woznicki has been appointed vice president of purchasing — North America.
AIA Honors Industry Award Winners
The Auto International Association (AIA) presented its 2004 Industry Awards in Las Vegas last Tuesday during AAPEX. Mike Brown, president of Olympus Imported Auto Parts Corp., and vice-chairman of AIA, announced the winners and made the award presentations. Now in its 16th year, the awards program recognizes manufacturers and marketers for excellence in developing high-quality products and innovative marketing programs for import cars or trucks – ranging from products that enhance performance, appearance or convenience, to the cataloging, merchandising and advertising that create awareness and fuel demand.
Johnson Controls Gives Two Key Leaders New Roles Within its Automotive Business
Johnson Controls has appointed two top executives to new leadership positions within its automotive group, which is one of the world’s largest supplier of automotive interiors and batteries. Byron Foster has been appointed group vice president and general manager, customer business units — North America. Carolyn Woznicki has been appointed vice president of purchasing — North America.
Uqm Appoints Director of Manufacturing
From Advanced Battery Technology Mark Henslee has been appointed by UQM Technologies, Inc. to the newly created position of director of manufacturing.