Bosch Registers 7 Percent Sales Increase in North America
The Bosch Group increased its sales in North America in 2007 by 7 percent to $9.5 billion, with all three of the company’s business sectors — Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods and Building Technology — contributing to the growth. Sales for the Bosch Group globally grew by roughly 8 percent to exceed $63 billion, after adjusting for currency effects.
APRA Electronics & Mechatronics Clinic to be Held in May
CHANTILLY, VA – The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) 2008 Electronics & Mechatronics Clinic will be held on May 5-6,at the Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel in Newark, NJ. The Electronics & Mechatronics Division of APRA has been very active since its inception in 2006. The division’s objective is to hold regular meetings to discuss and
Charley Johnson of Proliance Elected 2007-2008 MEMA Chairman
Charles "Charley" Johnson, president, CEO and director of Proliance International in New Haven, CT, has been elected 2007-2008 chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Board of Directors. Johnson joined Proliance in March 2001. Proliance International is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat exchange and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications serving North America, Central America and Europe.
Dayco Products’ Dennis Welvaert Named New AASA Chairman; New Board Members Elected
Dennis Welvaert, president, North American aftermarket division, Dayco Products LLC., Tulsa, OK, took office as chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors at the board’s Nov. 8 board meeting in Chicago. Welvaert is a 37-year veteran in the automotive industry. His career started with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he held various technical positions in research and development before moving into the OEM Sales division.
Latest in Fuel Efficiency, Safety Technology on Display Next Week at MEMA’s DC Ride and Drive Event
Motor vehicle parts suppliers will demonstrate the latest technologies to improve vehicle safety and fuel efficiency at the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) second annual Ride and Drive, slated for Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4-5, at RFK Stadium, Parking Lots 6 and 7, in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress, federal agency officials, congressional staff and the media will have the opportunity to test drive vehicles and see displays relating to vehicle safety and fuel efficiency, according to Bob McKenna, MEMA president and CEO.
Ordonez to Address Big R Show Audience and CAWA Annual Meeting Audience
Francisco (Frank) Ordonez, president of Delphi Product & Service Solutions, will address APRA’s Opening Session on the Vehicle Electronics Revolution. He will also join California and Nevada Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) members at the annual meeting in Las Vegas to kick-off Industry Week.
Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Applaud Fuel Efficiency Research Projects by Department of Energy
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) applauded the Aug. 8 announcement of $21.5 million for 11 cost-shared research and development projects with the goal of improving light-duty vehicle fuel efficiency. “Motor vehicle parts suppliers represent about 40 percent of total automotive research and development investment and are already working with auto companies on a wide range of fuel-saving technologies, from bio-fuels to clean diesels to fuel cells,” said Bob McKenna, president and CEO of MEMA.
Diesel Association Presents Going Steady Awards
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) last week honored long-standing tradeshow exhibitors during its 2007 International Convention and Tradeshow at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA. Companies that have continuously exhibited at the tradeshow for five years or more were honored the ADS “Going Steady” award. “The Going Steady
CARDONE Industries Acquires Crown Remanufacturing
The editorial staff of aftermarketNews has confirmed that CARDONE Industries has purchased the assets of competing remanufacturer Crown Remanufacturing. Both companies are based in Philadelphia, PA. Established in 1973, Crown evolved from a small, single line rebuilder to become one of the nation’s leading auto parts remanufacturers in the U.S. CARDONE Industries, Inc. has been a leading global supplier of automotive products for more than 35 years.
The Top 10 News Stories of 2006
For the third year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine take a look at the events that have had the most impact on the automotive aftermarket in the past year.