AASP-MN Says Meeting And Convention ‘Fuels Industry’s Fire’
During the two-day event, more than 250 area shop owners, vendors, presenters and industry supporters gathered to take part in informative seminars, networking opportunities and unforgettable entertainment, according to the association.
Golden State Collision Repair Centers Provides Four Restored Vehicles To In-Need Families At Sixth Annual Community Benevolence Event
A traditional holiday program for the company, the Golden State Collision Repair Centers’ community benevolence events have benefited 21 local families over the past five years with restored vehicles.
Federated Members Embrace Toys For Tots Campaign
Many Federated members are collecting donations and toys for the Marine Toys for Tots campaign at their stores while several others are conducting contests for their customers as a way to thank them for their donations to the campaign.
Grand Prize Winner of LKQ ‘GetGreen’ Sweepstakes Announced
LKQ Corp. has named the grand prize winner in its GetGreen Sweepstakes: Don K., a parts manager at Fender Mender in Charleston, S.C., has won a Chevy Cruze.
LKQ Corp. Changes Ticker Symbol
The company’s ticker symbol will change from “LKQX” to “LKQ” on May 22.
Bauer Truck Repair Named HDA Truck Pride’s 2011 Truck Service Expert of the Year
HDA Truck Pride’s Truck Service Experts (TSE) Program networks more than 400 independent repair facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
Federated Holds Annual Awards Banquet to Honor Top Vendors
Federal-Mogul’s Jay Burkhart inducted into the Vendor Hall of Fame; Jim Sechrist of Motown Automotive presented with the Art Fisher Memorial Award.
Industry Veteran Jon Wyly to Lead SEMA Product Data Service
Wyly’s career spans 30 years and has included key roles in sales, marketing, e-commerce, business technology and data management. A lifelong automotive enthusiast, he is well-known to the specialty parts industry, having co-founded the SEMA Business Technology Committee and having served six years on the SEMA Board of Directors. His background includes 25 years at Arrow Speed Warehouse, ending as executive vice president, and more recently as VP of e-Commerce at Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. He was named SEMA Person of the Year in 2005.
Affinia’s David Overbeeke Joins AASA Executive Breakfast Panel
Panel discussion falls under event theme of “Under the Hood: How Private Equity Is Changing the Automotive Aftermarket.”
Representatives from FF&T, Wynnchurch Join Top PE Firm Leaders on AASA Executive Breakfast Panel
BB&T’s Tony Cristello to lead executive discussion on “Under the Hood: How Private Equity Is Changing the Automotive Aftermarket.”