R. L. Polk & Co’s Ask the Industry Talks About Consumer Awareness of Reman Parts
Drastic changes have taken place in the automotive industry over the past few years. Increased offshoring of production capabilities, increased quality of imported product and a slate of bankruptcies have completely altered the U.S. automotive landscape. But perhaps one segment in particular faces the most challenges today: reman. For this week’s Ask the Industry, we asked three executives from U.S. remanufacturing companies to give us their thoughts on marketing remanufactured parts to consumers.
Twenty-Seven New Products Receive AAPEX Awards
Twenty-seven companies that participated in this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) New Products Showcase received awards for their innovative new products that enhance the driving experience. Awards were announced on Nov. 1, opening day of AAPEX in Las Vegas.
Counterman Magazine Presents 2005 Reader’s Choice Awards
This year at the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Counterman magazine presented 10 aftermarket companies with its prestigious Readers’ Choice Award, which is based on the results of the study. The 2005 Counterman Magazine Reader’s Choice Award winners are: Anco, Cardone, Denso, Dorman, Gates, Loctite, Monroe, Performance Friction, Trico and Wagner.
Undercar Express Appoints Tom Elmer Director of Sales and Marketing
Undercar Express, a leading remanufacturer of automotive disc brake calipers headquartered in Cleveland, OH, has appointed Tom Elmer director of sales and marketing. In this new role, Elmer, a 23-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry, will be responsible for sales, marketing, customer relations, program development and pricing.
AASA Executive Breakfast Nearly Sold Out
Top aftermarket leaders will discuss the state of the aftermarket at the first-ever Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Executive Breakfast, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1, just prior to the start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). The event, organized by AASA, the aftermarket segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), is nearly sold out.
MEMA to Honor GPI’s Temple Sloan at Kick-Off Breakfast During AAPEX
O. Temple Sloan Jr., chairman and CEO of General Parts Inc., will be honored with the prestigious Triangle Award, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (MEMA) highest honor, during the Kick-Off Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV.
Inaugural AASA Executive Breakfast at AAPEX To Examine State of the Aftermarket
“Examining the State of the Aftermarket” will be the theme for the first-ever AASA Executive Breakfast, to be held Tuesday, Nov. 1, just prior to the start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). The event is being organized by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the aftermarket segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
AAIA to Hold Technology Update at AAPEX
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) will hold a Technology Update on Monday, Oct. 31 from 9:00 am to noon at the Sands Expo Center, room 202, as a part of the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.
Wrenchead Presents Awards for Best Catalog Quality
Wrenchead recently presented catalog quality awards to three leading aftermarket manufacturers — CARDONE (A1-CARDONE), Affinia (Raybestos) and DENSO. These three companies are being recognized for catalog excellence in the past year. All three companies set the bar high for creating and maintaining timely, accurate and complete catalog application data, according to Wrenchead.
Live from D.C.: MEMA Members Go to Capitol Hill
Day two of the MEMA Legislative Summit began with an unexpected twist – a fire in the Rayburn Congressional building – where MEMA intended to start its day of lobbying. However, in true aftermarket fashion, MEMA members didn’t miss a beat. The attendees split up into 12 groups to meet in closed door sessions with representatives from the House and Senate.