AASA Launches Hub Bearings Quality Awareness Campaign
The hub bearing campaign is the first in a series of category-specific campaigns designed to educate technicians, shop owners, service writers and other industry repair professionals on the value of installing only quality premium parts.
Amy Mattinat Elected New President Of Car Care Council Women’s Board
Mattinat is president of Auto Craftsmen, an independent auto repair sales and service center in Montpelier, Vt. In addition to managing the business, Mattinat writes a monthly car care newsletter and a magazine column called “Under the Hood.” She also is the author of “How to Buy a Great Used Car” and teaches women car care clinics on a regular basis. She has been a part of the auto care industry for more than 18 years.
University Of The Aftermarket’s ‘Heavy Duty Leadership’ Begins At Northwood University
Twenty-seven heavy-duty aftermarket professionals gathered on July 21 at Northwood University for the start of the second annual Heavy Duty Leadership education conference. Heavy Duty Leadership is a weeklong leadership development program specifically designed for professionals working in the North American commercial vehicle aftermarket.
Automotive Parts Associates To Award ‘Drives Of A Lifetime’ To Three WD Customers
As part of the grand prize package, winners get free round-trip airfare to Orlando for two, a two-night stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, park passes, meals, spending cash and an amazing day of driving exotics at the track. Winners will have a menu of cars to select from and everyone gets to drive two cars with 16 laps around Disney’s Speedway.
GAAS Panel: The New Face Of Manufacturing
Moderator Bill Long, president and COO of AASA, kick-started the discussion with some impressive statistics: Vehicle parts manufacturers are the largest U.S. employer of manufacturing jobs, employing 734,000 people and creating jobs in every state in the country.
AMRA/MAP Moves Offices To Chicago Area
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association consolidates staff to better serve members and motorists.
Bob Carlucci Joins HDA Truck Pride As National Fleet Manager
Carlucci brings more than 35 years of experience with him, in both the commercial vehicle OES and aftermarket channels. He held various positions including sales, marketing and training with Dana Corp and also previously was director of sales, heavy-duty distribution with SKF. He also worked as sales director, Great Lakes region with Ameriquest Transportation Services.
Automotive Parts Associates Sweepstakes Winners Earn Exotic Driving Experience
This past weekend, three winners of the Professionals’ Choice Scratch & Win Promotion and their guests had a memorable time driving Lamborghinis and Ferraris at the Disney Speedway in Orlando, Fla.
Supplier Panel Participants Announced For The First Annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue
Industry experts presenting in the Supplier Panel discussion will provide insight into the topics of consolidation in the marketplace, utility and complexity of components, balance of power in the marketplace, globalization of supply base and the uncertain value chain. Participants in the heavy-duty supplier panel will include four executives from industry leading suppliers to the channel.
AWDA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council Announces New Officers And Members
Moving into the chair of the MAC is Scott Donnelly, Dorman Heavy Duty Solutions in Colmar, Pa. Donnelly has served on the MAC since 2008 and became vice chairman in 2010. He follows Frank Frederick of Remy Power Products in Edmond, Okla., as MAC chairman. Frederick recently earned AWDA’s prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award, largely for his stellar work on the MAC. Frederick will remain on the MAC as past chair.