Advance Auto Parts To Acquire General Parts International
Deal will create the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America with combined sales of more than $9.2 billion and more than 70,000 employees.
GUEST COMMENTARY – Dick Cross: Your ‘Uber’ Weapon? Emulation!
Here’s a surprise for many people in Jobs At The Top. You are the strongest force in your company! If you don’t feel that way – you likely not doing your job well enough.
Apollo Tyres To Acquire Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Combination creates world’s seventh-largest tire company with $6.6 billion in revenue.
Under The Influence (Of Leaders)
The influence and responsibility of leaders is to give employees hope and the tools to cope with the demands of business today. In the ever-increasing quest for shareholder value, many contemporary leaders perceive their toil to inject stress and pressure on employees, which is one form of influence. It is clear that we are under their influence. However, pressure may result in movement, not motivation!
Car Care Council Women’s Board Names Aftermarket Women of the Year
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) has chosen Jody DeVere, CEO, AskPatty.com, as the ninth annual Aftermarket Woman of the Year. Amy Mattinat, owner and manager of Auto Craftsmen, has been named the Female Service Shop Owner of the Year, while Andrea Schultz has been selected as the first-ever Woman of Promise. The announcement was made at the 2012 Women’s Board reception, Tuesday evening, at the Sands Expo Center.
MEMA Announces Organizational Changes
MEMA President and CEO Bob McKenna announces Steve Handschuh is appointed MEMA executive vice president and COO; Bill Long appointed president, COO of AASA. Association also provides updates on key issues impacting supplier members today.
Delphi Completes Acquisition Of Motorized Vehicles Division Of FCI
Acquisition positions company as a leading automotive connectors supplier, and accelerates long-term sales and earnings growth, Delphi says.
Randy Bernard Steps Down As CEO Of IndyCar
Bernard’s departure comes just days after Tony George, a founder of IndyCar, resigned from the board of Hulman & Co. in conjunction with expressed interested in regaining ownership of the series.
aftermarketNews Weekly (Oct. 1-5, 2012)
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