AAIA Forecasts 3.8 Percent Increase in Aftermarket Sales for 2010
The Channel Forecast Model featured in AAIA’s upcoming Factbook attributes the increase partly to anticipated pent-up demand for vehicle maintenance and repair by consumers during 2009, when aftermarket industry sales dropped for the first time in more than a decade to negative 2.4 percent.
University of the Aftermarket Offering Largest-Ever Schedule of Distance Learning Courses Beginning in April
Nineteen industry-specific online courses available to aftermarket professionals.
New Study Gives Roadmap for U.S. Job Creation, Long-Term Growth, Says National Association of Manufacturers
Jobs for America: Investments and policies for economic growth and competitiveness, a study conducted by the Milken Institute, analyzes how reducing corporate tax rates, establishing a permanent research and development (R&D) credit, modernizing the U.S. system of export controls and making major investments in energy and transportation infrastructure would create jobs and make the United States more competitive.
Scott Shriber Named Publisher of Counterman Magazine
Babcox executive also now takes responsibility for aftermarketNews e-newsletter. Shriber joined Babcox in August 2008 as publisher of BodyShop Business magazine. He will continue in this role, in addition to his new responsibilities with Counterman and aftermarketNews.
AASA Overseas Automotive Council Continues Tradition as Global Exporting Connection at AAPEX 2009
OAC’s activities during AAPEX 2009 began with a successful pre-AAPEX seminar on Nov. 2 featuring Dr. Timothy Weckesser of Sino-Consulting. Weckesser shared his expertise on the Chinese economy and examined the opportunities and challenges of the Chinese aftermarket.
AASA Announces Special Offer for Qualifying AAPEX 2009 Exhibitors: Free Registration for AASA Vision Conference 2010
The AASA Vision Conference 2009 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill.
International Speedway Corp. Reports Financial Results for 2009 Third Quarter
Total revenues for the third quarter decreased to $172.9 million, compared to revenues of $213.2 million in the prior-year period.
Keystone Automotive Operations Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results
Sales for the second quarter were $129.6 million, a decrease of $36.2 million, or 21.8 percent, compared to $165.8 million for the second quarter in the prior year.
Snap-on Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
Company says investment in strategic growth opportunities continues.
International Speedway Corp. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2009
Total revenues for the second quarter decreased to $152.4 million, compared to revenues of $174.9 million in the prior-year period.