TRW Launches Camera Technology In The United States; Makes Further Investments
Approximately 25 additional staff members have been employed at the plant across management, manufacturing and assembly, with approximately 60 new positions being created at TRW’s global electronics headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich., to support the further development and application of camera technologies.
AMN ON LOCATION: Taiwanese Aftermarket Manufacturers Have Sights Set On U.S.
Counterman Editor Mark Phillips, who also serves as managing editor of aftermarketNews, is on location at the TAIPEI AMPA Show this week. Today, we present the second in his series of reports from Taiwan.
AMN ON LOCATION: Taipei, Taiwan Site Of Unique Four-in-One Automotive, Motorcycle Shows
Counterman Editor Mark Phillips, who also serves as managing editor of aftermarketNews, is on location at the TAIPEI AMPA Show this week. Today, we share his first report from Taiwan.
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s ADVANTAGE Associate Dealer Program Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
To commemorate the milestone, the tiremaker is offering a double cash rewards promotion.
PPG Platinum Distributor Of The Year Award Goes To Kentucky-Based Gipe Automotive
Gipe Automotive, a fourth-generation, family-owned auto paint and parts supplier based in Owensboro, Ky., has been in business since 1931. The company has 82 employees across its two warehouses and 11 sales locations in Kentucky and Indiana.
3M Funding Scholarships To Returning Veterans Through Collision Repair Education Foundation And Hire Our Heroes Program
The scholarship awards will pay for tuition and required books/tools for veterans enrolling in collision repair programs in the summer/fall 2013, therefore easing the financial burden of education.
Gates Corp. Pledges To Fund 10 $1,000 Scholarships For 2013
“It is vital for our industry to have talented and educated people ready to embrace the challenges of the future. We are proud to invest in the industry’s future by supporting these scholarships,” said Jeff Brekke, president, North America Aftermarket, Gates.
AMN Executive Interview With Walter Scott, VP Of eCommerce And eServices For Advance Auto Parts
This week’s AMN Executive Interview features Walter Scott, VP of eCommerce and eServices for Advance Auto Parts. In the interview, Scott discusses the company’s “Creating Customers for Life” initiative focusing on the commercial market, along with the roll-out of the new Advance eServices, Driverside and Motologic. Scott also talks about the company’s commercial market share today and where he thinks aftermarket e-tailing is headed.
Subaru Presents Goodyear With Top Supplier Award
Goodyear received the Quality and Delivery Award for achieving 100 percent on-time delivery for production and for reaching the “Supplier Quality Assurance minimum allowable Parts Per Million rating.”
Stant Pledges To Fund 10 $1,000 GAAS Scholarships For 2013
“Stant is in the forefront of technological development in the automotive industry and it is important to us to have talented and educated people equipped to take on the demanding challenges of the future. Our country’s very ability to compete is dependent on future generations’ preparedness and Stant will do its part to aid in this groundwork,” said Curt Howell, president and CEO of Stant.