AASA Top Suppliers List Submissions Due Friday
Seventh Annual AASA Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers List to be published in May.
Dorman Products Reports Sales and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year 2008
Despite softness in the U.S. economy, revenues for the 12 months ended Dec. 27, 2008 were up 4.5 percent to $342.3 million from $327.7 million last year.
Executive Interview: Activant’s Tom Aliotti Talks About the Role E-Cats Should Play in the Aftermarket’s Future
Tom Aliotti is senior vice president and general manager of the Activant Solutions automotive business group. In this exclusive interview, Aliotti talks about the role that technology, and electronic catalogs in particular, will play in the future of the aftermarket. He also talks about the importance of accurate data and discusses the relationship between e-cat providers, manufacturers, jobbers and distributors.
Telematics is an Opportunity for the Aftermarket, Expert Says
Derek Kaufman, president and founder of the C3 Network, showed Network convention attendees how the aftermarket is in a prime position to take advantage of opportunities in telematics.
The Network Hosts Record-Turnout Convention in Nashville
At its sell-out convention last week, the Automotive Distribution Network tells attendees it will ramp up its marketing campaigns in 2009.
1-800-Radiator Offers New Business Opportunity; Limited Number of Start-Up Franchise Territories for Sale
Plans are to grow to no larger than a total of 255 sites.
NASCAR Angels Television Show to Feature Wessa Miller in Upcoming ‘Heart of NASCAR’ Segment
Miller, the girl behind the Dale Earnhardt lucky penny story in 1998, to return to Bristol Motor Speedway after 11 years.
Michael Waltrip Announced as Special Guest at 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit Reception
Waltrip, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, will be joining aftermarket executives, legislators and staff of the 111th Congress, at a Congressional Reception on March 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Professionals with AAP, MAAP Certifications Are Eligible For Aftermarket Executive MBA Scholarships
Northwood University offering assistance to prospective MBA candidates who have had success in University of the Aftermarket programs.
The Pulse: Use of Premium Vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In a recent survey conducted by IMR, technicians were asked the following two questions: Generally speaking, what percent of the parts you use are premium line parts? What percent of the parts you use are second line parts?