Executive Interview with John Boyer and Brandon Kight of Airtex
In today’s AMN Executive Interview, we hear from John Boyer (pictured, left) and Brandon Kight (pictured, right) of Airtex, following the recent launch of the brand’s new FuelPumpU.com online training portal.
The AMN Week in Review (May 14-18, 2012)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
AAIA Releases Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2013, Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2013
This year’s market intelligence resources feature new and enhanced content, according to the association.
Automotive Technology Offers High-Tech Career Paths, Says ASE
The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics lists automotive technicians as one of the top 20 jobs with relatively high median earnings and the potential for significant job openings over the next decade.
Bosch Continues to Grow in North America
Company says its long-term corporate strategy is delivering results.
The AMN Week in Review (May 7-11, 2012)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Beck/Arnley Makes Organizational Changes
The company says changes to its sales leadership team have been made to address emerging aftermarket foreign nameplate trends.
NRDC Petitions EPA to Ban Sale of Refrigerants to Consumers
The petition states that the sales restrictions are necessary since R-1234yf is more expensive than R-134a and therefore will provide incentives for do-it-yourselfers to use 134a in air conditioning systems originally charged with 1234yf, thus causing cross-contamination.
Timken Enhances and Rebrands Category Management System
Category management service rebranded to “Demand Insight.”
Cost of Owning and Operating a Vehicle in the U.S. Increased 1.9 Percent in 2012, According to AAA
Fuel costs up 14.8 percent; tire costs up 4.2 percent.