Executive Interview Odd Joergenrud, Regional President, North America, Robert Bosch LLC
In today’s Executive Interview, Odd Joergenrud, regional president, North America, Automotive Aftermarket, Robert Bosch LLC, shares with aftermarketNews an update on Bosch’s recent acquisition of Taiwan’s Unipoint and its latest partnership with NASCAR, in addition to talking about the important roles that R&D and IPR management play at Bosch.
Haldex and Master Announce Strategic Partnership in Brazil
The two companies have signed a long-term collaboration agreement in which they plan to partner in the manufacturing, sales and technical support of commercial vehicle trailer anti-lock systems for pneumatic brakes (Trailer ABS) for the Brazilian market.
Exide Technologies Announces Battery Technology Partnership with NorthStar
The new NorthStar Pure Lead AGM ultra high performance battery is designed for the automotive, marine/RV, heavy-duty trucking and equipment and first responder market segments.
Exide Technologies Hits 2.5 Million Start-Stop Batteries Produced in Europe
In 2004, Exide was the first in the market to supply an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology-based micro-hybrid battery for the Citroen C3, according to the company.
Executive Interview with Max Dull, Vice President and General Manager, Beck/Arnley
Max Dull began his aftermarket career in 1979 as manager of an automotive repair facility. Since that modest beginning, he has been a general manager of an automotive warehouse distributor, a marketing manager, a product manager and has held a variety of management positions in logistics, global sourcing and distribution operations. In 2005, Dull formed Heritage Equity Group and purchased Beck/Arnley, becoming the company’s president and CEO. After successfully restructuring Beck/Arnley, Dull and Heritage Equity Group sold the operation to Uni-Select, Inc., at which time, Dull returned to his role of vice president and general manager. In today’s interview, Dull talks about Beck/Arnley’s new line of fluids for foreign applications and provides his thoughts on the changes in the foreign nameplate market today.
The AMN Week in Review (Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2011)
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Eastern Warehouse Distributors and South Jersey Auto Supply Merge
Eastern now operates 32 two-step warehouses, spread over Eastern Pennsylvania and lower New Jersey. For 2012, the company says it anticipates combined sales of $100 million, driven by more than 850 employees and more than 350 delivery vehicles.
Lincoln Intelligence Project Names DuPont ‘America’s Smartest Company’
Nearly 20 corporations vie for the “America’s Smartest Company” title.
Delphi Wins ATMC Award; Launches Customer-Driven Training Solutions
New courses and online programs featured on updated RepairPoint website.
Gabriel Expands ReadyMount Pre-Assembled Strut Line
Expansion includes 140 SKUs and 2,000 applications, covering more than 105 million vehicles.