Luber-Finer Appoints Hugo Morales International Sales Manager
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories that manufactures heavy-duty filtration products for the transportation, off-road/mining, marine, agriculture and automotive light truck industries, has appointed Hugo Morales as its new international sales manager for the Luber-finer aftermarket sales team.
I-CAR Appoints Market Development Analyst
I-CAR has announced the appointment of Robert Humpal to the position of Market Development Analyst effective immediately. Humpal will report to Joyce Kasmer, I-CAR director of marketing and will be responsible for data mining and statistical analysis/modeling to identify key touch factors that influence and/or predict customer behavior. He will be accountable for collecting and analyzing market segment and industry data to support strategic planning. His role is critical in providing I-CAR fact-driven data on market needs, which will ultimately help the promotion of I-CAR products and services. Humpal will be a key leader in analyzing ‘Voice of the Industry’ data, which is necessary to collect and assess to provide the industry the training it demands.
Advance Auto Parts First Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share Increased 21 Percent
Advance Auto Parts has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 19. First quarter earnings per diluted share increased 21 percent to 86 cents versus 71 cents last year. Total revenue for the first quarter increased 4 percent to $1.53 billion, compared with revenue of $1.47 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. The revenue increase reflected the net addition of 141 new stores in the past 12 months and a comparable store sales increase of 0.6 percent during the quarter compared to an increase of 0.7 percent in the first quarter last year.
Professional Technicians Can Earn Rewards through Federal-Mogul ‘Brake and Front End’ Promotion
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Automotive service providers will be able to earn a variety of rewards – including retail SuperCertificates, 30G Video iPod, iPod shuffle players and Best Buy gift cards valued up to $300 – by installing MOOG, National and/or Wagner premium undercar components from Federal-Mogul Corp. Now through July 31, vehicle service providers who
Federal-Mogul Introduces Comprehensive ‘Brake and Front End’ Electronic Catalog
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Aftermarket professionals can now locate thousands of premium replacement undercar parts in the new “Brake & Front End” electronic catalog from Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG chassis parts, Wagner brake and National wheel-end components brands. Available at no charge to distributors, parts stores and repair facilities, the new Brake and Front End CD catalog
Hundreds Turn Out for AAIA Spring Leadership Days
Despite the travel hurdles many faced last week as American Airlines cancelled hundreds of flights, roughly 400 aftermarket executives turned out to participate in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Spring Leadership Days. The biannual gathering of AAIA leadership and industry volunteers took place April 9-11 in Bonita Springs, Fla. In addition to the more than 25 AAIA market segment and committee meetings that took place during the event, the association held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and State of the Association address on Thursday, during which Jerry O’Pry kicked off his term as chairman of the AAIA Board of Directors for 2008-2009.
David O’Reilly Honored with MEMA’s Triangle Award
David O’Reilly, chairman of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., was presented the prestigious Triangle Award by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) during the O’Reilly Auto Parts National Sales Conference on Feb. 11, in Dallas, TX. For more than 30 years, the MEMA Triangle Award has been presented periodically to that person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.
Perfection Clutch Names New Sales and Marketing Director
Perfection Clutch has appointed Tim Clarey to the position of director of sales and marketing – traditional market. In this new capacity he will be responsible for the management of the sales effort for the traditional market. All field sales personnel will report directly to him. His focus will be to effectively manage the company’s initiative to build business relationships with all customers and key prospects.
Counterman Magazine Presents 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards
Counterman magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards, the magazine’s prestigious, annual readership-based recognition program. This year’s winners are: Anchor Industries, Bendix, CRC Industries, DENSO, Monroe Brakes, Monroe Shocks, Moog, Morse Automotive, Trico and WIX Filters.
Sam Quick Named Senior Director, Data Integration, Web Services for Affinia Group
Affinia Group has named Sam Quick, a 27-year information technology veteran, as senior director of Data Integration and Web Services. In the newly created position, Quick will report to Jim Burdiss, vice president and chief information officer. Quick’s career has included all aspects of strategic information technology management, including shaping the e-commerce programs for three major pharmaceutical companies and managing enterprise software and web applications for manufacturing, healthcare, communications and aftermarket products organizations.