Inaugural AASA Executive Breakfast at AAPEX To Examine State of the Aftermarket
“Examining the State of the Aftermarket” will be the theme for the first-ever AASA Executive Breakfast, to be held Tuesday, Nov. 1, just prior to the start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). The event is being organized by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the aftermarket segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
AAIA to Hold Technology Update at AAPEX
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) will hold a Technology Update on Monday, Oct. 31 from 9:00 am to noon at the Sands Expo Center, room 202, as a part of the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.
Live from D.C.: MEMA Members Go to Capitol Hill
Day two of the MEMA Legislative Summit began with an unexpected twist – a fire in the Rayburn Congressional building – where MEMA intended to start its day of lobbying. However, in true aftermarket fashion, MEMA members didn’t miss a beat. The attendees split up into 12 groups to meet in closed door sessions with representatives from the House and Senate.
Magazines Announce ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’ Recipients
The readers of Babcox’s Counterman, Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service magazines have announced the Readers’ Choice Award recipients for 2004. The awards are based upon those companies whose advertising most successfully communicated their messages to the aftermarket.
AWDA Announces New Officers, Incoming and Outgoing Board Members
Fletcher Lord, Jr., AAP, president and CEO, Parts Warehouse, Inc. has been elected 2005 chairman of the board for the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Lord follows Richard Beirne (2004) and Ron Levene (2003) as AWDA chairmen. Joining Lord in the segment’s top leadership positions are vice chairman Doug Washbish, president, Moog Louisville Warehouse; secretary Tim Sturdevant, AAP, vice president and COO, S.A.E. Warehouse; and Timothy Lee, AAP, chairman, L-C Enterprises.
Five Industry Leaders Join MEMA Board
Five automotive supplier industry leaders joined the board of directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) at the board’s meeting, which took place on Oct. 31 in Las Vegas.
Three Join AASA Board
Three automotive aftermarket executives have joined the board of governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). AASA is the aftermarket market segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). New board members serving three year terms are: Kevin Baird, CEO, Qualitor Inc., Southfield, Mich.; John Casanova, senior vice president, Remy International, Anderson, Ind.; and John Casanova, senior vice president, Remy International, Anderson, Ind.
Overseas Automotive Council Selects Three New Board Members
Three new members have been elected to the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) Board of Directors for three-year terms of office. OAC is the international aftermarket division of MEMA. The council promotes the sale in foreign markets of automotive products manufactured in North America.
Joe Felicelli To Be AASA’s New Chairman
Joe Felicelli, executive vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations, for Federal-Mogul Corp. in Southfield, Mich., will take the reins as the new chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) on Monday, Nov. 1, at the group’s board meeting in Las Vegas. Felicelli is the second aftermarket executive to serve as leader of the association, established in 2002. Current Chairman Charley Johnson, president and CEO of TransPro Inc., in New Haven, Conn., will step down as the group’s first chairman at the November meeting.
Aftermarket Technology Breakthroughs to be Announced at eForum
The Aftermarket eForum, which takes place August 2-4, in Chicago, once again will be the scene of news and announcements in the fields of information technology, e-commerce and e-marketing. Leaders from a number of major companies will share how they have improved profit and performance by applying technology to their business challenges at the Aftermarket eForum. Register today and take $200 off the fee of $895 for members and $1,095 for non-members.