Positive Trends and Favorable Industry Factors to Drive M&A in 2013
This week, we introduce the newest contributor to our guest commentary series. Over the coming weeks, Richard Schwartz, managing partner at Schwartz Advisors, will present us with his take on the changes taking place in the industry. Today, he kicks off the series with a look at factors influencing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the aftermarket today.
Federated Continues Sponsorship Of ‘Two Guys Garage’ TV Show
The new season features new “TechTalk by Federated Auto Parts” and “Break Room” segments highlighted prominently in each episode.
AAIA Prepares For Record Attendance At Spring Leadership Days
The three-day event will feature 30 meetings and events, including standing, segment and special committees and advisory groups, the executive committee and board of directors and a volunteer recognition dinner. Also scheduled is a luncheon presentation on May 2, “Understanding the Impacts of the Affordable Care Act/Health Care Reform,” by Anita Baker, CPA, CEBS, managing partner of CliftonLarsonAllen.
ASRW Changes Show To Two-Day Expo
Event scaled back to two-day expo on Oct. 17-18, and three days of education, Oct. 16-18, due to exhibitor and attendee feedback.
Repair Shop Owners Will Tell Suppliers What They Need At GAAS 2013
Three Chicago-area automotive repair shop owners are ready to help manufacturers and distributors understand what is important to them at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago. “What Shops Really Need” is a panel discussion led by Ron Pyle, president and chief staff executive of the Automotive Service Association (ASA). Panelists include: Bob Shanahan, owner of DuPage Tire and Auto; John Vallely, owner of McLean Auto Repair; and Dave Walter, owner of Kehoe Automotive Center Inc.
NATEF Announces New Trustees For 2013
New members are Geralynn Kottschade of Jerry’s Body Shop in Mankato, Minn.; Bill Maggs, president of National Pronto Association in Grapevine, Texas; and Chris Wallace, technical training integration manager for General Motors in Warren, Mich.
Shawn Jacobs Installed As 49th President Of NTEA
Jacobs began his work truck industry career in the parts department of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment after graduating from college. Before becoming president in 2004, he served in many positions, including office manager, equipment salesperson, new and used sales manager and general manager.
LAST CALL: Final AASA Top 100 Entries Due This Friday
The final deadline to submit company information for inclusion in the AASA Top 100 Aftermarket Suppliers list has been extended to this Friday, March 8. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and Babcox Media have collaborated on a new design and content for the AASA Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers List for 2013, adding greater value to this information-packed industry publication.
Registration Brochure Now Available For GAAS 2013
GAAS 2013, “Driving Change,” is scheduled for May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago. The annual two-day Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, now in its 18th year, brings together industry leaders and experts to examine the issues and trends affecting the worldwide automotive aftermarket and influencing its future. Each year the net proceeds of GAAS are invested in the organization’s scholarship fund to help students get their automotive aftermarket career started.
CAWA Scholarship Applications Accepted Until March 31
CAWA provides scholarships to several students each year in Arizona, California and Nevada.