AMN SURVEY RESULTS: Twenty Percent Have In-House Staff Dedicated to IPR
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, pirated products impact the global economy by approximately $213 billion each year.
Point of View: Manage, Lead, Train or Educate?
If you were to evaluate your day, would you say you spend most of your time managing, leading, training or educating your co-workers?
The Pulse: How Technicians Source Antifreeze
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter professionals and professional technicians. This week, we look at technicians’ sourcing habits for Antifreeze.
Unperformed Maintenance Drops by $5 Billion in 2008, According to AASA
The 2009 outlook is not much brighter, according to AASA’s “Status Report.” Many U.S. households have experienced unemployment this year, which severely impacts the family budget.
Robert Sullivan Joins Beck/Arnley as Product Specialist
Sullivan oversees various products, including wheel bearing and hub assemblies, engine and transmission mounts, thermostats, water outlets, fuel pressure regulators, new and remanufactured fuel injectors and seal kits.
SURVEY RESULTS: Who Will Be Impacted Most by ‘Cash for Clunkers’?
Tow-truck operators, recyclers and automotive dismantlers are among those seeing an uptick in business thanks to “Cash for Clunkers.”
Executive Interview with Bill Thompson, President and CEO of IMR Inc.
Bill Thompson is the president and CEO of IMR Inc. He joined the company in 2003 and immediately recognized the extraordinary potential in both the amount of research the company does, and the volume of data it collects. In this exclusive Executive Interview, Thompson talks about the recovery of the automotive industry and the future of the aftermarket.
CARS 2009 Exhibitor Theaters Provide Attendees with Free Education During Expo
To-date, Gates Corp., Certified Transmission and CustomerLink are the confirmed exhibiting companies sponsoring the CARS 2009 Exhibitor Theaters on Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6.
The Pulse: The Importance of Value Added Programs
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using focus group research from AASA’s Manufacturing Executives Council we look at the importance of value-added programs from manufacturers.
See Your Company’s Products on Display in the AAPEX New Product Showcase
Give your new product the publicity it deserves, by entering it into the AAPEX New Product Showcase.