Three-Year Investigation by Litens Automotive Group Yields Injunction Against Two Chinese Companies
three-year investigation by Litens Automotive Group, a supplier of OE and aftermarket tensioning products, has led to an injunction against two China-based companies that have been manufacturing, selling and marketing products that infringe upon a U.S. patent held by Litens, according to company officials. The companies – Newsun Bearings (U.S.A.), Inc., and Sunshine-AIS Bearings Co. Ltd. – were served with a court order by U.S. officials at the 2006 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas on Nov. 1.
ArvinMeritor Introduces Meritor Brake Drums for European Commercial Vehicle Market
ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) organization has launched a new line of Meritor-brand brake drums. The new brake drums enhance the company’s fast-growing lineup of brake-related products and complement its existing line of original equipment trailer and drive axle drums. The drums were shown at the Automechanika 2006 exhibition this week in Frankfurt, Germany.
Santech Expands European Distribution
Santech Industries, a provider of engineered replacement parts for automotive compressor rebuilders, is partnering with New Automotive Components bvba (NAC) to distribute Santech’s full line of rebuilding products from a new European warehouse. NAC is based in Heist od Berg, Belgium, and is a supplier of new aftermarket parts to automotive distributors and rebuilders.
AAIA’s Town Hall Recognizes Rep. Barton, Bill Glasgow Sr.
Texas Congressman Joe Barton (R) and Bill Glasgow Sr., head of the show management firm W.T. Glasgow, Inc. were honored during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Town Hall ceremony on Nov. 2 at AAPEX at breakfast at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
AASA Marks Three Years of Aftermarket Service
Since its creation in 2002, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has assisted aftermarket suppliers both large and small in meeting the challenges of today’s competitive global marketplace.
Bill Glasgow Sr. Wins OAC Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Glasgow Sr., president of W.T. Glasgow Inc. in Orland Park, IL, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) yesterday during AAPEX. For the past 20 years, Glasgow has directed his family-owned and operated trade show management firm, W. T. Glasgow, Inc.
MEMA Becomes Sponsor of ‘Premier’ Chinese Auto Parts Show
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has agreed to support the China International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts, Equipment and Service Suppliers – also known as Automechanika China – one of the leading industry events in China for the automotive aftermarket and OEM sectors. An MEMA Pavilion for North American suppliers will highlight the association’s initial activity in the event.
Successful PAACE International Reception Offered Global Networking Opportunities
Nearly 150 attendees at the PAACE International Reception on July 13 enjoyed global networking opportunities at the annual event held during PAACE Automechanika Mexico, held in Mexico City.
NAFTA Created Win/Win Situation for U.S., Mexican Automotive Industries, Says MEMA’s Bob McKenna at 2005 CIIAM
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has created a win/win situation for the U.S. and Mexican automotive supplier industry, according to Bob McKenna, president and CEO of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), in his comments at the third International Congress of the Automotive Industry (CIIAM) on July 12.
21 Days and Counting: AAPEX 2005 Looks to be the Biggest Show Yet
Organizers for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are reporting record booth sales and pre-registered attendee counts, with just three weeks remaining before what will be the biggest and best AAPEX show yet. Organizers for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are reporting record booth sales and pre-registered attendee counts, with just three weeks remaining before what will be the biggest and best AAPEX yet.