AWDA ‘Challenge’ Raises More Than $58,000 for University of the Aftermarket Foundation
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Auto Plus, Automotive Distribution Network, Federated Auto Parts and National Pronto Association led the AWDA “Challenge,” each making donations for every one-on-one meeting held between their member distributors and vendor partners during the conference.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces Officers, Trustees For 2016
An official confirmation vote was held during the recent University of the Aftermarket Foundation annual board of trustees meeting.
Centric Parts Releases 2016 Brake Systems Catalog
The 2016 Centric Parts Brake Systems Catalog includes 713 new part number applications and a total of 456 additional application listings — 120 for new 2016 model-year vehicles like the all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S, 2016 Honda HR-V and the 2016 Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle.
National Pronto Association Holds Fall Shareholders Conference
The event took place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 and was attended by more than 500 members, vendors and guests.
2015 AASA Technology Conference Provides Technology Insights, CEU Credits Through University Of The Aftermarket
The 2015 AASA Technology Conference, taking place from Sept. 20-22 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, also provides the opportunity to see firsthand the latest in technology for data management, marketing, product management, IT, e-commerce and forecasting in the aftermarket from the conference’s “Technology Partners.” This year, the Automotive Distribution Network (The Network) IT Forum will be held in conjunction with the conference as well.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance / Alliance Parts Warehouse Announces Key Employee Promotions
These included the recent promotions of Dax Neal to warehouse operations manager, and James “Coy” Peach to director of continuous improvement/operations.
AASA Tech Conference: Using 3-D Visualization To Transform The Aftermarket
The 2015 AASA Technology Conference will offer a firsthand look at uses of augmented and virtual reality in the automotive realm.
Guest Commentary: One Investment That Could Jump-Start Your Parts Business
Survey shows 10 percent sales growth is one common benefit of replacing outdated business management software. In this guest commentary, Scott Thompson, vice president, Automotive, Retail and Distribution Solutions, Epicor Software Corp., talks about modern technology as a proven path to sustained growth and improved profitability.
Centric Parts Releases 2015 Chassis Catalog Covering 1990-2015 Vehicles
This is Centric’s first chassis component catalog, with detailed listings for the complete range of Centric Premium Steering and Suspension Components, including control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends, stabilizer links, sway bar links, pitman and idler arms, bushings and more for import and domestic vehicles from model years 1990 through 2015.
Behr Hella Service Launches Surge Tank Brochure
This 2015 brochure contains more than 30 new parts for surge tanks for the most popular European passenger cars.
