Beck/Arnley Hosts Grand Prize Winners of the Nashville Experience Promotion
Eight lucky counter people and their guests received the Nashville treatment, complete with a tour of the Beck/Arnley plant in Smyrna, a backstage tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium, a day trip to the legendary Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Distillery in Lynchburg and an evening performance at the American Icon, the Grand Ole Opry.
AkzoNobel Appoints Ton Buchner as New CEO
At the same time, Hans Wijers stepped down from his position as CEO and member of the board.
Delphi Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Full year 2012 revenue guidance reaffirmed; earnings per share guidance raised from $3.63 to $3.85.
Oil Distributor Fuels Growth with Mighty Division
Boyer Petroleum, led by Art Boyer and his son David (both pictured, left to right), recently celebrated its 75th anniversary of providing quality motor oils and lubricants to automotive and fleet clients throughout Iowa. Primary oil brands include Exxon, Mobil, Conoco, Phillips and Petro-Canada.
Leadership 2.0 Blog: Rudy Epp of Rudy’s Auto Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Once again, several participants in this week’s Leadership 2.0 program have agreed to give us their insider’s take on the experience, as part of our second annual Leadership 2.0 blogger series. Our fourth blog entry this week comes from Rudy Epp of Rudy’s Auto Service Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Kramer Outlines Goodyear ‘Roadmap’ at Shareholder Meeting
Saying he was “pleased” with the tiremaker’s 2011 performance, chairman and CEO Rich Kramer outlined the company’s “strategy roadmap” going forward.
Stewart Touts Synthetics, Oil Change Expertise
He’s a three-time champion, but he’s still not afraid to get a little grease under his nails. This weekend, Tony Stewart will wheel the No. 14 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Chevrolet. In preparation, Stewart visited a Dallas-area Mobil 1 Lube Express to give one lucky fan an oil change, plus tout tips on the best ways to conserve fuel during the busy summer driving season.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
Price increases are continuing to carry over from the fourth quarter of 2011, according to TLG Research.
Women’s Industry Network Welcomes Two New Directors
The WIN Board consists of various industry segments including but not limited to: shop owners, jobbers, suppliers, consultants, paint companies and insurance companies. As an all-volunteer organization, WIN board members, serving three-year terms, work together to guide the organization as well as foster an environment that encourages the education, recruitment, retention and networking of women in the collision repair industry.
Porsche Mourns Loss of Great Designer Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
The designer of the iconic Porsche 911 died on April 5 in Salzburg. He was 76.