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.
Executive Interview with Jeff Stauffer, Senior Vice President of Global Group Marketing for Affinia Group, Inc.
This week we hear from Jeff Stauffer, senior vice president of global group marketing for Affinia Group, Inc. Prior to joining Affinia in September 2006, Stauffer was vice president of marketing for the consumer products division of Old World Industries. In that position he managed all aspects of product development and brand management for a diverse portfolio of products, including PEAK Antifreeze and Mr. Clean Auto Care. Before moving to Old World in 1997, Stauffer had worked at Moog Automotive/Cooper Industries for 13 years. He began his career at Tenneco Automotive in 1976. His 30 years in the aftermarket also have included extensive experience in sourcing, research, sports marketing, public relations, advertising, as well as category management. Stauffer is a board member of the Automotive Sales Council and has served on the AAIA Marketing and Membership committees. He earned a B.B.A. degree in Business Management and Accounting from Northwood University, where he serves on the Board of Governors for Mic
Federal-Mogul Receives Three Vendor Awards from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance recently awarded Federal-Mogul with three prestigious Vendor Awards at its annual shareholder’s meeting in Boca Raton, FL. Federal-Mogul executives accepted awards for Manpower Support, Marketing Promotions Support and Global Marketing Support. The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Vendor Awards are given annually based on shareholder vote. “We are pleased
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Winter Meeting in Sunny Florida
The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. gathered in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting held Dec. 2-6. Each shareholder of the Alliance was represented. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings focusing on marketing, product and education were reviewed. New vendors were reviewed and approved and the 2007 marketing strategy was presented.
Executive Interview with Jose Maria Alapont, President and CEO of Federal-Mogul
This week we feature our exclusive interview with Jose Maria Alapont, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Federal-Mogul. Alapont joined Federal-Mogul in early 2005. Prior to that, he served as CEO of IVECO, the commercial vehicle division of the Fiat Group. In the past 18 months, he has been simultaneously leading the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while also forging the future of the company. Alapont and other Federal-Mogul executives met with Counterman/aftermarketNews Publisher Jon Owens and Counterman Editor Brian Cruickshank at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas last month, where they spoke at length about Federal-Mogul’s emergence from bankruptcy, the current state of the industry and what Alapont thinks the future will look like for Federal-Mogul.
Pete Joy of Haldex to be Honored with MEMA’s Triangle Award During HDAW
Robert “Pete” Joy, president of Haldex Friction Brake, will receive the prestigious Triangle Award from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and its heavy duty market association, the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). HDAW takes place Jan. 22-25, 2007, in Las Vegas.
Executive Interview with Joe Pomaranski, Vice President-Sales for Tenneco’s North American Aftermarket
This week we talk with Joe Pomaranski, vice president-sales, North American Aftermarket, for Tenneco Inc., manufacturer of Monroe shocks and struts, Monroe premium brakes, Walker exhaust products, DynoMax performance exhaust, Rancho performance suspensions and shocks, and DuPont Car Care appearance chemicals. Pomaranski was named vice president of sales, North American Aftermarket for Tenneco Inc. in May of 1999. In this role, he is responsible for sales and customer care activities for aftermarket ride control and emission control business, as well as DuPont Car Care chemicals and Monroe brake products in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2006 Automotive Communications Award Recipients
BETHESDA, MD – The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announced the recipients of the 2006 Automotive Communications Awards. The winners were honored during the Women’s Board reception, which took place Oct. 31, at the Sands Expo Center during AAPEX. The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive
Jeff Stauffer Named Senior VP, Global Group Marketing for Affinia
Affinia Group has hired Jeff Stauffer to serve as senior vice president of global group marketing. Stauffer’s appointment is the latest in a string of new appointments at the company this month.
AAIA Names Ron Rossi Director of Market Research
Ron Rossi has been named director of market research for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). An automotive industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the areas of market research, forecasting, strategic planning, supply chain and catalog management, Rossi has been working in the aftermarket division of Delphi Automotive for the last five years.