Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers Elected SEMA Chairman-Elect
SEMA members elect four new board members, as Rick Rollins begins chairman role.
Proliance Files for Chapter 11 with Agreement to Sell Domestic Operations as Going Concern to Owners of Visteon Aftermarket
On July 2 the company and its U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Lear Reaches Agreement in Principle on Consensual Debt Restructuring
Lear’s subsidiaries outside the U.S. and Canada would not be part of the bankruptcy filing.
ContiTech Power Transmission Group Increasing its Presence in North America
Company to focus on involvement as development partner and manufacturer of drive belts.
UView Acquires MotorVac Technologies
The two companies have similar operational processes and share many of the same customers that will provide various synergies and increased efficiency.
Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events — NACE and CARS
His address, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, will focus on how paramount safety is in a proper installation, proper collision or mechanical repair and proper operation of vehicles, thereby keeping the motoring public safely on the road.
Channel Forecast Model Projects 4.5 Percent Increase in 2010 Aftermarket Sales
The first-ever market overview to use both 1997 and 2002 Economic Census data determines the dollar value of sales at end-user prices for each of 42 automotive aftermarket channels of distribution.
Grote Opens New European Headquarters in Germany and Appoints New Head of European Operations
Grote said its relocation and expansion activities in the region are on schedule with its five-year plan.
Four Seasons Announces ‘Cool It’ Sweepstakes
Prizes include a $500 gift certificate to Best Buy, Nintendo Wii Sports Bundles, iPod touches, Garmin 255WT nuvis and Nintendo DS Lites.
ISO/TS 16949:2009 Standard is Available Now from AIAG
The International Automotive Task Force releases a revised ISO Standard for the Automotive Supply Chain.