Mirth and Schmidt Added as HDRG Summit Speakers
CHANTILLY, VA – Bill Mirth, heavy duty engine parts sales manager, has been added to the speaker’s list at the Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit in Las Vegas on Jan. 21, 2008. Mirth will present “The Diesel Engine Marketing Matrix.” He has been teaching this systemic look at the market for many years in his
CVSN Signs Six New Members
JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Board of Directors of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) approved six new distributor members at a recent board meeting in Phoenix, AZ. The new CVSN members are: · Armond Sikes, AA Wheel & Truck Supply, North Kansas City, MO; · Jay Boggeman, Plaza Fleet Parts, St Louis, MO; · Steven
Heavy Duty Reman Group to Hold Second Summit
CHANTILLY, VA – APRA’s Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG) will hold its Second Annual Summit Jan. 21, 2008, at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The meeting will open at 8:45 am and conclude at 4:45 pm. The Reman Summit will take place just prior to Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). The keynote
CVSN Installs New Officers and Directors
JACKSONVILLE, FL – At the recent Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) Annual Business Forum held in Baltimore, MD, CVSN installed the following new officers: · Ken Duval of Canadian Wheel is the new president; · Tom Stewart of Carolina Rim and Wheel is vice president; · Marc Karon of Total Truck Parts is treasurer; and
AAIA Seeks Committee Volunteers
BETHESDA , MD – The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is now taking nominations for 2008 standing committees. The available committees include Audit Committee, Category Management, Education, Government Affairs, Leadership Development Network, Market Research, Marketing and Member Relations, Show and Technology Standards and Solutions. These committees primarily meet two times a year in conjunction with
Jack Stack to Keynote Remanufacturing Summit
Jack Stack, president and chief operating officer of SRC Holdings Corp. in Springfield, MO, will keynote the second annual Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit to be held on Jan. 21, 2008, just prior to the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Las Vegas. Stack will discuss the challenges and opportunities the next decade will bring for remanufacturing.
Industry Leaders Seek 2007 Fleet Technician of the Year
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Dayton Parts, LLC (DP, LLC), Haldex, ODYSSEY Battery and SKF now are accepting applications for the 2007 Technician of the Year Award program. The program is designed to recognize a fleet technician who exemplifies the best qualities of the profession, based on his/her technical and mechanical experience, service specialties and overall contributions to the industry.
Bill Burns Named CEO of Independent Warehouse Distributors, LLC.
The IWD (Auto Pride/Truck Pride) board of managers has announced the appointment of Bill Burns as company CEO. Burns began his new duties on June 7. He succeeds former CEO Bruce Tavik, who left the position due to the sale of his business.
Revised Website Now Open for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
ORLAND PARK, IL — The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week website, www.hdaw.org, has been revamped to include many new features, including online registration with deferred payment until 2008. HDAW ‘08 is slated for Monday, Jan. 21-Thursday, Jan. 24, at The Mirage, Las Vegas. “We are really excited about the new features of both the HDAW ‘08
CVSN Joins in the Leadership of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) has announced that the association’s annual spring meetings will now be held in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). The next HDAW will be held Jan. 21-24, 2008, at The Mirage, in Las Vegas. “By including CVSN in the leadership of HDAW, we feel this will be the most significant annual meeting in our industry for years to come,” said Joe Mejaly of ArvinMeritor and HDAW 2008 vice chairman.