Guest Commentary: I’ve Seen The Future and It’s Not What I Thought it Was
Industry veteran Lee Murray ponders what to expect — and what to demand — of the future aftermarket.
Automotive Distribution Network Appoints Senior Vice President
This new position will be filled with the promotion of David Prater, currently vice president of product, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. Prater started in the accounting department at Parts Plus in 1984, working his way to the product department and ultimately to director of product in 1995.
Global Auto Executives See a Stabilized Industry, New Investment and Growth Over the Next Five Years, But Profitability Still a Concern, Says KPMG Survey
Senior executives continue to predict an increase in M&A activity driven primarily by technology requirements and overcapacity.
Executive Interview with Thomas Langer, Founder of TLG Research
Thomas Langer Jr. founded TLG Research Inc. in 1992. Langer grew up in a vehicle dealership family and went on to manage the marketing research and pricing activities for a Fortune 50 auto, truck and industrial parts manufacturer. In addition, Langer has been the chair of the Automotive Marketing Research Council’s (AMRC) Research and Planning Committee, has been active with the corporate mergers and acquisition group, participated in many other industry organizations and served with the APAA Government Affairs Committee. Here, Langer shares his insights on what’s ahead for the aftermarket industry in 2010.
Former General Chief Jerry O’Neil Dies
At age 38, O’Neil became president of General Tire in 1960, and moved the company into an era of diversification that eventually led to its sale to Continental AG.
Edward Whitacre, Jr. to Become Chairman of New GM
Purchasing VP Bo Andersson resigns.
Marx Group Advisors Launches Educational Resources Page
Multiple new resources, all downloadable in PDF format, are now available, including whitepapers and articles.
Executive Interview with Tom Marx, President and Co-Founder of Marx Group Advisors
Tom Marx talks about his newly formed business Marx Group Advisors and also shares his insights on M&A trends and the future landscape of the aftermarket.
Cooper-Standard Automotive Reorganizes Operations into Geographic Structure
Effective immediately, the company will operate from two divisions, North America and International, covering Europe, South America and Asia.
AkzoNobel Appoints New Director of Corporate Strategy
Jennifer Midura succeeds Derek Welch, who joined AkzoNobel in 1998 and recently reached retirement age.