AMN SURVEY RESULTS: AMN Readers Say Networking is the Number One Priority at AAPEX
Majority of AMN readers value networking as top priority for annual event.
ASC Industries Awarded Priority Vendor Status with IWD
ASC Industries manufactures ASC and Airtex brand water pumps.
IWD Awards Top Priority Line Vendor Status to AMS Automotive, Airtex
IWD, founded in 1985, serves its members through the Auto Pride and Truck Pride brands.
Opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act to be Major Priority for Aftermarket Legislative Summit Attendees
“The aftermarket needs to make its opposition to this bad piece of legislation known to Congress as part of their congressional visits during the summit,” said Aaron Lowe, AAIA vice president, government affairs.
SURVEY RESULTS: Readers Overwhelmingly Agree Economy Should Be President’s No. 1 Priority
Following the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, what do you think should be President Obama’s first priority?
VIDEO FEATURE: Attendees of ACDelco eAction Forum Make E-Commerce a Top Priority
Attendees of ACDelco’s recent eAction Forum in Phoenix, Ariz., heard the organization’s vision for e-business, one that strives for increased efficiency and a significant amount of inventory turns. E-commerce was on the mind of those attending the eAction Forum, held May 12-14, and they have good reason to be interested: This month, ACDelco hit $1 billion in sales that have originated from the organization’s e-commerce systems since they were started in earnest in 2003. While in Phoenix, Counterman Editor Mark Phillips had a chance to speak to a few ACDelco execs and eAction Forum attendees about the event and why e-commerce is critical to success in the aftermarket today.
AASA to Host ‘Opening Pitch’ Reception Prior to GAAS
AASA is offering attendees to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) the opportunity to discuss the state of the aftermarket and network with industry leaders – all while enjoying the rich history of baseball – at the AASA Opening Pitch Reception on Tuesday, May 16, just prior to the start of GAAS.
AASA to Host “Opening Pitch’ Reception Prior to GAAS
AASA is offering attendees to the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) the opportunity to discuss the state of the aftermarket and network with industry leaders – all while enjoying the rich history of baseball – at the AASA Opening Pitch Reception on Tuesday, May 16, just prior to the start of GAAS.
Timken Third Quarter Sales Up 17 Percent From Prior Year
Timken has announced sales of $1.1 billion for the third quarter of 2004, up 17 percent compared with the prior year. Earnings in the third quarter were 19 cents per diluted share, compared with a loss of 1 cent a year ago. Excluding special items, adjusted earnings per diluted share were 27 cents, compared to 4 cents last year. The company said this was consistent with prior company estimates of 25 cents to 30 cents per diluted share, excluding special items. These special items, which related primarily to the Torrington integration, included $11 million of pretax expense in the third quarter of 2004, compared to $8 million of pretax expense a year ago.
European Block Exemption Is Among Top Priorities of Aftermarket Suppliers Group
The European Aftermarket Forum, a peer group of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), has said defining terms in the European Union (EU) block exemption regulations for automotive aftermarket manufacturers trying to gain access to EU markets will be one of its top priorities. The AASA European Aftermarket Forum is a peer group for discussion of aftermarket commercial business issues and actions. Its quarterly meetings are open to aftermarket