Mindquest and TecDoc Form Joint Venture to Deliver Electronic Catalog for U.S. Aftermarket
Partnership combines significant electronic parts catalog experiences of both companies.
Three Aftermarket Executives Join AASA Board of Governors
Peter Morse of Morse Automotive heads slate of new 2009 officers.
Engine Remanufacturing Featured at HDRG Summit & Engine Alley
New diagnostic and engine related technologies will be featured at the HDRG Summit and “Engine Alley” on the Exposition show floor.
Executive Interview with Michael Cardone, Jr., Chairman and CEO of CARDONE Industries
Michael co-founded CARDONE Industries with his late father, Michael Cardone, Sr., in 1970. Today, this family business, spanning three generations, is the largest family-owned remanufacturer of automotive parts in the world.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Meeting and Vendor Awards Banquet
During the Annual Awards Banquet, outstanding vendors were recognized.
James McElya of Cooper Standard Elected 2008-2009 MEMA Chairman
McElya has more than 30 years of automotive experience.
NASCAR Angels Back On Track for Third Season, Adds Hallmark Channel to Broadcast Schedule
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), Magic Dust Entertainment and Litton Entertainment, have announced that “NASCAR Angels,” the reality program that fixes the cars and trucks of deserving individuals across the country, has secured a third season of production. New for Season Three, “NASCAR Angels” will be broadcast on Hallmark Channel, in addition to the program’s nationwide lineup of 200 locally syndicated television stations. Goodyear Gemini, the show’s presenting sponsor for the past two seasons, has renewed its commitment to the program providing the help of its automotive technicians and products to perform amazing repairs on vehicles for the deserving families chosen to be highlighted on the show.
MEMA Members Tell Legislators: “Now is the Time”
The theme “Now is the Time,” has never seemed more appropriate as members of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) gathered on Capitol Hill this week to talk to legislators about the critical issues currently challenging the motor vehicle supplier industry. Rather than simply bringing a laundry list of complaints to legislators this week, motor vehicle suppliers that attended MEMA’s annual Legislative Summit focused on ways that the industry can be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
More Small and Mid-Size Distributors Turning to RF Scanning to Improve Operations
A growing number of small and mid-size automotive replacement parts distributors are turning to radio frequency (RF) scan guns – a technology once thought to be affordable only for larger businesses – to save time, reduce inventory expense and increase operational accuracy, according to Activant Solutions, which provides Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for automotive aftermarket businesses.
Equipment and Tool Institute Announces 2008-2009 Officers and New Directors
ROCHESTER, Mich. — The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has announced its 2008-2009 Officers and Board Members. Beginning today, the following individuals start their terms: Officers (one-year term): President – Dave Schaar (SPX Service Solutions) Vice President, Programs – Randy Gard (Chief Automotive Technologies) Vice President, Marketing – Steve Gill (Alldata) Secretary/Treasurer – Mike Cable