OBITUARY: Former FleetPride, Exide President And CEO Gordon Ulsh
From his first job sorting soda bottles and vegetables in a neighborhood grocery store in Indiana, Ulsh forged a successful and storied career, serving more than 40 years in automotive and industrial markets.
The Top 10 Executive Interviews Of 2012
Yesterday afternoon, aftermarketNews.com kicked off our annual AMN Year in Review series, sponsored by Federated Auto Parts. The first in a week-long series, today we take a look back at the Top Ten Executive Interviews of 2012. Stay tuned as the series continues all week. This afternoon, we will present the Top Ten Distribution Stories of 2012.
Participants Selected for Automechanika Green Directory
Special award presented to Prins Autogassystemen BV for its Prins Direct LiquiMax System.
Gordon Ulsh Joins CARDONE Industries
Industry veteran Gordon Ulsh was recently appointed as lead director of the CARDONE Industries Board. He will assume all of the duties of CEO.
Pep Boys Partners with DST eCommerce on Integrated Commercial Ordering Solution
Pep Express, the commercial division of Pep Boys, will now feature online “hot shot” delivery.
Timken Posts Record 2011 Sales and Earnings; Projects Strong Outlook for 2012
Company reports full year earnings of $4.59 per share on $5.2 billion in sales.
EPA, NHTSA Propose 2025 Fuel Economy Standard for Cars, Light Trucks
This proposal would further extend fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission regulations issued last year that required car companies to meet a 35.5 mpg average by 2016.
Executive Interview with Dennis Samfilippo, General Manager, Philips Lighting North America
This week’s Executive Interview features Dennis Samfilippo, general manager, Philips Lighting North America, who shares with us the latest technologies Philips Automotive Lighting will unveil this week at AAPEX.
Experian to Present e-Tailing Study Results at MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference
The Experian presentation, “e-Tailing: A Growing Channel,” is one of the keynote addresses slated for this year’s MTC Fall Conference, which takes place Sunday, Oct. 16, through Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Fla.
New AAPEX Training Programs Offered for Technicians and Shop Owners
All AAPEX education sessions are accredited for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) by the University of the Aftermarket toward the AAP and MAAP professional designations.