APA Annual Meeting Delivers On Multiple Accounts
While the meeting got jump-started with a golf tournament on Thursday, central to the program’s mission were the Manufacturer One-on-Ones held Friday, where APA shareholder members met with APA vendors to discuss concerns or issues and garner business-building ideas.
Executive Interview with Pete Kornafel, Chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Committee
Throughout his career, Pete Kornafel has been a passionate advocate for students pursuing careers in the aftermarket industry and he and his wife Lorraine make a ‘hobby’ of funding college scholarships. For that reason, no other aftermarket executive is better suited to the role of chairman of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee than Pete Kornafel.The 2009 GAAS will take place May 6-7 in Chicago. Today, Kornafel shares a little bit more about the scholarship program — how far it’s come, and how much more can be done, as well as how you can get involved.
Tenneco Awarded New Business with Japanese Vehicle Manufacturers
The 2008 new business includes contracts with four Japanese OEMs for vehicles launching between 2009 and 2011.
Myers Industries Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Company reports net sales of $189.9 million for the fourth quarter and $867.8 million for the year, compared to $232.8 million and $918.8 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2007.
House Consumer Protection Subcommittee Discusses Options for Consumer Protection in Used, Subprime Car Market
ASA joins coalition in advocating legislation for total-loss data.
SEMA Scholarship Application Deadline Quickly Approaches
Unique scholarship program assists college and vocational students, as well as graduates.
SURVEY RESULTS: Seventy-three Percent Expect Industry Consolidation to Increase
Are we headed for another wave of consolidations?
Beck/Arnley Hosts Customers “From Music City to the World”
Afternoon features informative tours, BBQ lunch and entertainment.
Meritor Suspension Systems to Close Coil Spring Operations in Milton, Ontario,
The company is currently evaluating the transfer of this business to other Meritor Suspension facilities in North America.
Lincoln Electric and NASCAR Extend Relationship
Exclusive partnership agreement, which extends through 2014, includes contingency program.