AAPEX Extras to Increase ROI for Exhibitors
AAPEX organizers have added many new enhancements to AAPEX this year.
The Week in Review (June 22-26, 2009)
The 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.
Future Auto Rising Stars Shine in Dearborn
For the eighth time, Underhood Service Editor Ed Sunkin served as a team judge for the national finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, where he got to watch first-hand a pair of students work tediously on repairing a bugged Ford vehicle.
OBITUARY: D.C. Area Aftermarket Veteran Larry Singer Dead at 53
Singer had a long and varied aftermarket career that included running his own manufacturer’s rep agency, a jobber store, Mel-Jule Auto Parts (Kensington, Md.) and most recently working as a service manager at Graeves Auto & Appliance (Olney, Md.). He also continued to serve as a Washington, D.C., area rep for Pitt Penn Oil Co.
ArvinMeritor Sells Off Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Joint Ventures
In a January update, ArvinMeritor said it would also explore strategic alternatives for a “timely and orderly exit” from the chassis systems business.
Aftermarket Prime Time
The closing of new car dealerships across the country means the aftermarket can reap the benefits that thousands of closed bays bring. Counterman Editor Mark Phillips finds out how some program groups view these developments.
New Hires and Personnel Changes at Peterson Manufacturing
Five new executive appointments announced for the Missouri manufacturer.
New Management Team in Place at Leland Brake and Wheel
Jason Gerding has been appointed president, Bill Laughlin has been named director of sales and Brian Rassin is now marketing product director. Combined they have more than 75 years of automotive and commercial vehicle market experience.
Melling Engine Parts Hires Fluid Systems Design Specialist Marc Goulet
Goulet worked for Nichols-Portland for 38 years prior to joining Melling.
OBITUARY: AWDA Remembers Industry Leader Aaron Berkowitz
A pioneer and visionary in the auto industry, Aaron Berkowitz founded Eastern Tool Warehouse Corp. and the ATD Marketing Group. He was chairman of AWDA and was the industry’s “Man of the Year” in 1997. He received the AWDA “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2007.