Joe Kripli Becomes APRA President And Chairman
Kripli will serve as APRA chairman until Nov. 3, 2014, at the conclusion of next year’s Big R/ReMaTecUSA Show in Las Vegas.
Aftermarket Foundation Names Two New Members To Its Board
Luanne Brown, president of eTool Developers LLC and member of the SEMA Board of Directors; and Jeffrey Helfrich, vice president – purchasing, TBC Corp., have been named to the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees.
MERA President Receives Leadership Award
John Chalifoux, president and COO of the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), was recognized for outstanding achievement in sales and marketing during the 20th Annual Gala of the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) on Oct. 16.
Gary Shapiro To Keynote AAIA Town Hall
Consumer Electronics Association President and CEO to share his thoughts on innovation and strategies for success.
AAIA Hosts European Aftermarket Leaders For Global Issues Talks
BETHESDA, Md. – To promote cooperation on legislative and technical issues of importance to the economic health of the global independent auto care industry, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently hosted leaders of several European and South African aftermarket organizations for week-long talks. Among the issues addressed were Right to Repair, challenges posed by car
AAIA Hosts European Aftermarket Leaders For Global Issues Talks
Among the issues addressed were Right to Repair, challenges posed by car company telematics systems and the common goals for the U.S./EU free trade agreement currently being negotiated.
The 22nd Annual Aftermarket Foundation/Bob Schoeberl Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament To Take Place During Industry Week
The tournament was recently renamed the Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, in honor of the longtime industry leader, philanthropist and member of the Aftermarket Foundation Board, who founded the tournament and was its most ardent supporter.
PRI Show To Hold All-New Race Industry Week Events
Known as “The Annual Epicenter of New Racing Technology,” this year’s PRI Trade Show takes place Dec. 12-14 at the recently renovated Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
ASA Michigan Hosts Elite Worldwide At Its Great Lakes Event
More than 50 shop owners and service advisers from some of the top shops in Michigan, Ontario and Illinois attend event.
Michael Antonelli Of Vantage Marketing Global Elected Secretary Of CAWA Board
Antonelli has served on the association’s Manufacturers Advisory Council (MAC) and board of directors for the past three years, chairing the MAC since 2012.