Pacific Jobbers Warehouse Joins National Pronto Association
The addition of Pacific Jobbers Warehouse brings the number of Pronto Shareholders to 93, with 169 distribution center locations.
Housing Registration for Automotive Service & Repair Week 2010 Now Open
October dates allow for even lower hotel rates for NACE, CARS, organizers say.
Erik Croswell Joins WECnology as Director of Sales and Marketing
Erik Croswell has more than 10 years experience in the tire industry helping dealers with marketing, Web design and development, graphic design and tire dealer business software sales. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing, Croswell also owns and operates a Web development business headquartered in Milford, N.H.
MEMA Technology Council to Hold Fall Conference Oct. 10-12
A major highlight of the 2010 Fall Conference will be the Customer Roundtables. Representatives from Uni-Select, Auto Wares and other major automotive aftermarket channel partners will discuss their companies’ e-commerce programs, future growth plans and initiatives.
Auto International Association Installs Two New Board Members
The newly elected board members are Bob Clark, director of aftermarket sales, Aisin World Corp. of America, and Dan Lelchuk, president, Centric Parts.
Fifteenth Annual GAAS Looks at the Next Generation of Customers and Employees
The day’s presentations began with three aftermarket service veterans tackling the topic of “How Automotive Repair Service Chains Are Gaining Traction in Today’s Market.” The session was moderated by Barry Soltz, president, AMRA/MAP. Panelists were Joe Biggie, vice president of strategy and development, Just Brakes; Larry Magee, chairman, CEO and president, Bridgestone Retail Operations; and John Warzecha, senior vice president, franchise business development, Midas Inc.
Tire Industry Veteran Wayne Croswell Launches New Business Venture
With 33 years of experience in software and technology, including 21 years in the tire industry, Wayne Croswell has dealt with virtually all facets of business technology. His new business, WECnology, will work on behalf of tire dealers to determine the best solutions for their specific business needs. The business will evaluate offerings in the technology market and partner with those solutions providers believed to be “best of breed” in their area of technology for tire dealers.
CARQUEST Returns as Exhibitor for CARS 2010
Along with 400 square feet of exhibit space, CARQUEST will be presenting two technical training sessions within the CARS Conference Program. These courses will focus on Domestic Vehicle Security System Diagnosis and Electronically Controlled Transmission Diagnosis.
Tenneco Expands Technology Tour, Monroe Ride and Drive Program for 2010
The tour kicked off March 16 in Savannah, Ga., and will conclude Sept. 30 in Nashville, Tenn. It will visit 19 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. New markets for this year’s tour include St. Johns, Newfoundland; Monroe, La.; Des Moines, Iowa; Livonia, Mich.; and Nashville.
Richard McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell Inducted into SEMA Hall of Fame for 2010
Three specialty equipment industry veterans receive top honor.