Pep Boys’ Rachor to Present Aftermarket Retail/Service Chain Outlook at AASA Vision Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — Jeff Rachor, president and chief executive officer of Pep Boys Auto, will present the automotive aftermarket industry outlook from the retail and service chain perspective as one of the keynote presentations at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference on Friday, Feb. 29, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort,
AASA Vision Conference Workshop To Discuss Industry Collaboration on Cataloging and Purchasing
"Cataloging a Better Way" and "Collaborative Purchasing for Indirect Items" will be the two topics of discussion during the member collaboration work session which takes place March 1 during theAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference. The AASA Vision Conference 2008, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL, will feature presentations, panel discussions and two additional Vision Workgroup sessions. The conference is exclusive to AASA member companies.
Charley Johnson of Proliance Elected 2007-2008 MEMA Chairman
Charles "Charley" Johnson, president, CEO and director of Proliance International in New Haven, CT, has been elected 2007-2008 chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Board of Directors. Johnson joined Proliance in March 2001. Proliance International is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat exchange and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications serving North America, Central America and Europe.
Dayco Products’ Dennis Welvaert Named New AASA Chairman; New Board Members Elected
Dennis Welvaert, president, North American aftermarket division, Dayco Products LLC., Tulsa, OK, took office as chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors at the board’s Nov. 8 board meeting in Chicago. Welvaert is a 37-year veteran in the automotive industry. His career started with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he held various technical positions in research and development before moving into the OEM Sales division.
OAC Elects New Members to Board of Directors
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) recently held elections for its Board of Directors. Members newly elected to the board include: • Carlos Baez, C.B. Automotive Group Corp; • Jorge Hernandez, Gates InterAmerica; • Joe De Santino, JDS Global Corp; • Kim Sheffey, Coni-Seal; and • Enrique Escobar, Lindeco International Corp.
AIA Fabulous Networking Reception at AAPEX Gains Record Sponsorship Support
LAS VEGAS — The Auto International Association’s (AIA) popular Fabulous Networking Reception “FNR” marks its fifth anniversary at AAPEX 2007. Thanks to record-breaking support from 27 sponsors, including ImportCar magazine, all AIA members and guests from the international automotive community are invited to attend the ticketed event on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Other AIA events supported
National Pronto Association Presents Vendor Awards at Fall Meeting
National Pronto Association announced that its Fall Membership Meeting held Sept. 25-27 in Nashville, TN, was a success. More than 300 people, including 61 warehouse owners and 116 vendors were in attendance. Ray Renehan from Stone Wheel, Inc. was named the 2007 Executive of the Year, in recognition of his voluntary contributions to the National Pronto Association.
University of the Aftermarket Unveils New Web Site
MIDLAND, MI — Like several leading aftermarket manufacturers and distribution organizations, the University of the Aftermarket has enhanced its presence on the World Wide Web with a highly interactive new website, www.northwood.edu/aftermarket. The new site replaces the functionally limited www.univaftmkt.org site established when the University of the Aftermarket became an operating unit of Northwood University.
The Week In Review (May 29 – June 1, 2007)
By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most 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, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at the Environmental Benefits of Remanufacturing
Last month in our bi-weekly Ask the Industry column we looked at the various ways automotive companies work to reduce their overall impact on the environment. With Earth Day just around the corner, we focus on one segment of the industry that has become known as the ‘ultimate form of recycling’ – remanufacturing.