Lisa Kranc Named 2009 Car Care Council Women’s Board ‘Aftermarket Woman of the Year’
Lisa Kranc, senior vice president, marketing, AutoZone Inc. was chosen by the Women’s Board membership and special programs committee, based on her longevity in the aftermarket, her career accomplishments, her leadership capabilities and dedication to the automotive aftermarket industry. The group also named this year’s WB Scholarship Winners during its AAPEX cocktail reception last night.
AAIA TOWN HALL: Resilient Aftermarket Industry Is Poised For Growth
A distinguished panel representing manufacturing, distribution, retail and the service and repair sectors discussed how their respective segments of the channel were impacted by the economic recession, and shared their thoughts and projections for the year ahead.
Activant Sees eCatalog Data as “Engine” For Powerful New Market Intelligence Tools
Company to help WDs and repair shops optimize local product assortments, services based on parts replacement trends.
Tenneco Aims to Position Walker Brand as Technology Leader in OBD II Converter Market
Tenneco’s Walker emissions control brand has unveiled a comprehensive new line of advanced, original equipment-inspired replacement converters that address the unique demands and repair challenges for thousands of late-model (1996 and newer) vehicles equipped with OBD II technology.
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Chassis Parts
Chassis parts is a competitive product category that has seen explosive growth in SKUs this year.
Opinion: A Larger Sweet Spot
In the automotive aftermarket, much is written about the service sweet spot being vehicles in the six-to-10-year old range.
Executive Interview with Mike Fitzgerald, Vice President of Marketing, Standard Motor Products
Michael Fitzgerald was elected vice president marketing for Standard Motor Products (SMP) in May 2007. From July 2003 to May 2007, Fitzgerald held a variety of sales and marketing positions in the company, including director of sales and marketing — NAPA. Celebrating its 90th year in business this year, SMP recently made a major announcement that it would bring its popular import brand Intermotor to the U.S. In this exclusive interview, Fitzgerald talks to aftermarketNews about the introduction of SMP’s Intermotor brand to the U.S. and shares his insights and predictions for the import market going forward.
Paul Marquardt Named 2010 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year
Owner of Northwood’s Auto Techs recognized for industry excellence.
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AAIA’s Auto International Association offers timely programs at AAPEX.
Cooper Industries Reports Third Quarter Earnings from Continuing Operations of 70 Cents Per Share
Third quarter 2009 revenues decreased 25.5 percent to $1.29 billion, compared with $1.73 billion for the same period last year.