WIX Filters Marks 70th Anniversary in 2009
To commemorate the milestone, a specially-designed WIX Filters 70th Anniversary logo will be featured on many of WIX’s 2009 promotions and sales materials.
Executive Interview with Federal-Mogul’s Jose Maria Alapont
In this most recent interview, Federal-Mogul President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont shares his thoughts on such industry issues as green technologies, the challenges in the automotive sector, our country’s reliance on foreign oil and what Federal-Mogul looks like post-Chapter 11.
NASCAR Angels Back On Track for Third Season, Adds Hallmark Channel to Broadcast Schedule
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), Magic Dust Entertainment and Litton Entertainment, have announced that “NASCAR Angels,” the reality program that fixes the cars and trucks of deserving individuals across the country, has secured a third season of production. New for Season Three, “NASCAR Angels” will be broadcast on Hallmark Channel, in addition to the program’s nationwide lineup of 200 locally syndicated television stations. Goodyear Gemini, the show’s presenting sponsor for the past two seasons, has renewed its commitment to the program providing the help of its automotive technicians and products to perform amazing repairs on vehicles for the deserving families chosen to be highlighted on the show.
Executive Interview with Jesse Jones, Director of Marketing, MAHLE Clevite
Jesse Jones, a 25 year veteran of the aftermarket, was appointed in 2006 to the role of manager – marketing for Clevite Engine Parts, now MAHLE Clevite Inc. Jones is responsible for the company’s overall strategic marketing efforts, which include communication, customer program management, tradeshows, motor sports, brand management and customer training. In this exclusive Executive Interview, Jones brings us up to speed on MAHLE Clevite as the company celebrates nearly one and a half years under the ownership of Stuttgart, Germany-based MAHLE Group.
IndyCar Series and Indy Pro Series Forge Promotional Partnership with Raybestos Brand Brakes
Indy Racing League officials have announced a two-year promotional partnership with the Affinia Under Vehicle Group, manufacturers of Raybestos brand brakes. The partnership designates Raybestos as the preferred competition brake friction of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights at all road and street course races through 2009. The announcement renews a relationship between Raybestos brand brakes and Indy-style open wheel racing that dates back decades
Firestone to Sponsor IRL Development Series
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Racing League (IRL) and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) have announced an agreement under which the Firestone brand will assume title sponsorship of the Indy Racing League’s official development series and re-establish the series name as Firestone Indy Lights. Firestone Indy Lights is the premier ladder series for drivers
Peak Motor Oil to Sponsor Indycar Series Pole Award
PEAK Motor Oil has announced it will sponsor the PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award at all 2008 IndyCar Series events. The award, presented to the fastest qualifier each race weekend, builds on the strong partnership already in place between the IndyCar Series and PEAK Performance Products. The PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award will give $10,000 to the fastest qualifier at each race on the schedule except for the Indianapolis 500, where it will award $100,000 for the top qualifier. In addition to the $100,000 for the Indianapolis 500 polesitter, PEAK will award $25,000 to the second place Indianapolis 500 qualifier, and $10,000 for the third-place qualifier. These top-three qualifiers will make up the PEAK Motor Oil Front Row.
Executive Interview with Chicago Pneumatic’s Jay Lewis
Today’s Executive Interview features Jay Lewis, GM Charlotte Operations & Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service Americas, for Chicago Pneumatic. In this role he provides strategic support for the growth and development of the Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service market in the Americas. A 23-year tool and compressor industry veteran, Lewis joined Chicago Pneumatic in 2002. Prior to joining the company, he held multiple sales and management positions in the tool and compressor industry. Lewis holds a bachelor of general studies degree in marketing from the University of Iowa.
Executive Interview with Michael Tate, General Manager, MAHLE Clevite Inc.
In September, Michael Tate joined MAHLE Clevite as general manager. He brings 26 years of aftermarket experience to MAHLE Clevite, most recently with SPX Service Solutions. In addition to SPX, Tate held a variety of sales management positions with such companies as Parker Automotive, Dorman Products and Phillips & Temro Industries. As GM of MAHLE Clevite, Tate has management responsibility for all North American Aftermarket activities for the MAHLE Group, which includes MAHLE Clevite Inc., MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC and the Aftermarket division of MAHLE Componentes de Motores S.A. de C.V.
Executive Interview with Jose Maria Alapont, Chairman, President and CEO of Federal-Mogul
Last month in Las Vegas, aftermarketNews Publisher Jon Owens and Editor Amy Antenora sat down with Federal-Mogul Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont to continue a conversation that began at last year’s AAPEX show. In November, Federal-Mogul received approval for its Final Plan of Reorganization and hopes to emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of the year. Read on to learn more Alapont’s ‘fresh start’ vision for the new Federal-Mogul as well as how the company is wrapping up nearly six years of operating under Chapter 11.