The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2011)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Hosts Annual Shareholder Meeting
The annual meeting, held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, is one of two general membership meetings held each year bringing together members from Canada, Europe, Mexico and the United States. More than 500 participants representing 52 shareholders and 120 vendor partners reviewed past and current business performance and upcoming opportunities.
John Chalifoux Named First President of Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association
Chalifoux’s new position becomes effective in January. Initially, he will be based in the Troy, Mich., office of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), MEMA’s original equipment affiliate. He will continue in his current position as OESA vice president, marketing and business development, through the end of 2010.
Tony Perticari Joins USA Industries as Director of Sales-Special Markets
Perticari will be responsible for developing and managing new markets and well as special company projects for the aftermarket parts remanufacturer. He previously held senior sales management positions with Robert Bosch, Crown Remanufacturing and most recently, Cardone Industries.
AASA OAC International Reception at Automechanika Frankfurt Draws 150 Industry Professionals
“OAC works hard to provide our members with multiple avenues for networking and increasing their export potential,” said Jeremy Denton, executive director of OAC. “The reception in Frankfurt is a key part of OAC’s mission to extend members’ global reach in taking their products and services worldwide.”
Solenium Group Names David Dale Senior Project Manager
Seventeen-year industry veteran joins Solenium to deploy catalog management solutions and data services to aftermarket organizations.
NetCom Signs 48-Hour Data Publishing Agreements with Major Manufacturers
According to NetCom, these manufacturers have partnered with the company to “offer product catalogs of an unparalleled quality, notably through the publication of their data 48 hours after its receipt.”
Beck/Arnley Expands Sales Force
Aftermarket veterans to lead new geographic sales regions of Beck/Arnley.
NCMA Awards Excellence in Cataloging
Capacity attendance on-hand to recognize the industry’s best.
Parts Authority Holds Successful 2010 Trade Show
More than 5,000 attendees came to the event, including more than 4,000 technician customers. Approximately 100 vendors displayed their products at the trade show, and 589 “Ride and Drives,” sponsored by Monroe took place.