Japanese Students Get Lesson on U.S. Cars
Who knew that American autos could pose such a culture shock — the steering wheel is on the left side, the cars are bigger and American drivers use car-side mirrors.
ASA-Michigan Joins National Association
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) board of directors has approved ASA-Michigan as the newest affiliate in the ASA organization. ASA-Michigan becomes the 16th affiliate for the national association.
Delphi-Raytheon Joint Venture to Move Automotive Sensor Systems Jobs to Mexico
Tucson, Ariz., will lose about 50 high-tech manufacturing jobs by next June, when an automotive sensor systems joint venture between Raytheon Co. and Delphi Corp. moves to Mexico. HE Microwave, a 50-50 venture Raytheon inherited when it bought Hughes Missile Systems Co. in 1997, will be dissolved as operations are phased out in Tucson and moved to a Delphi plant in Reynosa in the Mexican state of Tamau-lipas, just south of the U.S. border near McAllen, Texas, said Paula Angelo, a spokeswoman for Delphi Electronics & Safety in Kokomo, Ind.
Equipment and Tool Institute Appoints Three to Leadership Positions
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) board of directors has appointed three members to leadership positions. Mike Cable, vice president, OEM sales, at Hickok, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, has accepted the position of Underhood Technology Group (UTG) chairman. The UTG deals with the diagnostics related to the vehicle’s drive-train and power driven subsystems.
Lord Corp. Takes Automotive Body Repair Product Line to Latin America
Lord Corp., maker of Fusor Automotive Repair Adhesives metal and composite bonding solution for automotive body repair, is launching its training curriculum and product line in Latin America through its Latin American counterpart, Lord de Mexico.
Snap-on Tools and SkillsUSA Work Together to Train and Inspire Workers
As the 2004 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) approaches, thousands of students are preparing to descend on Kansas City, Mo., to test their skills against those of fellow students from across America. With the approach of the June 20th to 25th conference, Snap-on Tools is once again supporting SkillsUSA as it trains, develops and inspires the next generation of American workers.
Pro-Spray European Automotive Finishes Names West Coast Regional Manager
Pro-Spray European Automotive Finishes has named Mike Aguirre as its West Coast regional manager. In his new position, Aguirre will be responsible for the implementation of sales efforts to develop and grow markets in his region. He will report to Tom Gardner, Paint and Coatings Business unit director.
Keystone Automotive Industries Reports Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results
Keystone Automotive Industries has reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended on March 26. The company said it surpassed the $500 million sales milestone for the year. Keystone distributes products primarily to collision repair shops through 125 distribution facilities, located in 38 states and Canada. The company’s product lines consist of automotive body parts, bumpers and remanufactured alloy wheels, as well as paint and other materials used in repairing a damaged vehicle.
Job Without Glitter May Be Gold — Skilled ‘Blue-Collar’ Workers Get Top Dollar
Think you have to earn a college degree to collect a hefty paycheck? Think again. A work-force shortage is driving up demand – and salaries – for skilled workers in “blue-collar” trades within the construction, automotive, health-care and service industries.
LKQ Corp. Announces First Quarter 2004 Results
LKQ Corp. has reported results for its first quarter, which ended on March 31. The company reported revenues of $100.1 million and net income of $5.6 million, representing growth over the first quarter of 2003 of 26.3 percent and 43 percent, respectively.