Survey Shows Aftermarket IT Spending Increased Significantly In 2012, At Faster Pace Than Other Manufacturers
Results of the survey and the topic of “IT Spend & Trends” are slated for discussion at AASA Technology Council Fall Conference on Oct. 16.
Executive Interview with Michael Palm, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, CRP
Michael Palm is vice president of marketing and sales at CRP. He initially began his career at CRP in 1986, but left the company to take a position as director of worldwide marketing at Berlitz, an international leader in language instruction. In 2005, he returned to CRP and has been responsible for managing all marketing and sales aspects of CRPs businesses in both the automotive and industrial sectors. In today’s Executive Interview, Palm brings us up to speed on CRP’s integration of the AJUSA brand into its product portfolio over the past year; and also talks about product trends such as the increasing popularity of timing belt kits.
Internet Auto Parts’ Scott Thompson to Join eBay Motors at AWDA’s 2012 Executive Briefing
The briefing, which will take place from 3:45 to 5:10 p.m., will focus on the aftermarket’s e-tailing challenges and opportunities.
Three Weeks Left to Register for AASA Technology Council Fall Conference
The association says pre-registration at all-time high for the Oct. 16 technology focused event.
Medium-Duty Parts for Chevy, GMC Added to ACDelco eCats
Epicor, WHI and WIP eCatalogs will now include more than 1,800 part numbers and 280,000 applications representing virtually all ACDelco product lines, the company says.
Federated Auto Parts Becomes a Brembo Distributor
Federated’s network of 4,200 stores will offer Brembo’s premium brake rotors.
Bryan Murphy of WHI to Discuss eBay and WHI at AASA Technology Council Fall Conference
The ATC Fall Conference 2012 is set for Sunday, Oct. 14, through Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Fla. This year’s event is focused on the theme “Intersection of Business & Technology.”
O’Reilly Auto Parts, K&N Filters to Discuss Award-Winning Data Delivery At AASA Technology Council Fall Conference
O’Reilly recognized K&N as its top vendor earlier this year for consistently providing high-quality electronic applications data.
MAM Expands Sales and Professional Services Staff
MAM Software appoints new staff to meet growing demand and strengthen customer service.
Motorcraft Announces R.O. Writer Software Integrated with eCounter
Integration allows eCounter product orders to seamlessly transfer onto customer repair orders to enhance shop operations by helping reduce costs and improve accuracy, the company says.