S.A. Day Mfg. Co. President Steps Down After Nearly Five Decades
After a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Paul Conn, president of the S.A. Day Manufacturing Co., has announced his retirement. Conn stepped down from his post on Oct. 1. Jackson (Jay) Bowling will be taking over as president at S.A. Day. The S.A. Day Mfg. Co., Inc. is an ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturer of flux for the soldering of copper/brass and flux for the soldering and brazing of aluminum heat exchangers.
Goodyear Assurance Merchandising Displays Win Honors
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has been recognized for the creative merchandising and selling tools developed to support its new line of Assurance auto tires. The honors were handed out at the POP (Point-of-Purchase) Show, which focuses on the best in-store marketing ideas used in all varieties of retail outlets, including grocery chains, convenience stores, apparel and durable goods retailers. Three Goodyear Assurance items were honored with awards at the show.
Car Care Council Women’s Board to Hold Seventh Annual Women’s Board Reception During AAPEX
The Car Care Council Women’s Board will hold its seventh annual Car Care Council Women’s Board Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. in rooms 106 and 107 of the Sands Expo Center, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. During the reception, the Women’s Board will present the first-ever Aftermarket Woman of the Year award, as well as recognizing winners of the Automotive Communications Awards and the Women’s Boards’ scholarship recipient.
Executive Interview with Steve Christie, Executive Director, Automotive Oil Change Association
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Steve Christie, executive director of the Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA). Christie has served as executive director of AOCA since 1992. With more than 20 years of progressive management experience in trade associations, professional societies and issue oriented organizations, Christie has led the AOCA to dramatic growth in membership and revenues during his tenure as head of the 1,200 plus member organization. Last week, Christie took some time to give us a ‘virtual’ tour of the AOCA, the services it provides as well as its plans for the future. Read on to learn more about the AOCA and the important projects on which the association is currently focusing.
Freudenberg-NOK Named One of America’s Safest Companies
Freudenberg-NOK was recently named one of “America’s Safest Companies” by Occupational Hazards magazine. The company will be profiled in the October issue of the magazine.
Cummins Mourns the Loss of Former Chairman and CEO J. Irwin Miller
Cummins Inc. has issued a statement mourning the death of Joseph Irwin Miller, who died this week at the age of 95. Miller was born in Columbus, Ind. in 1909. J. Irwin Miller built Cummins from a family business into a Fortune 500 company with more than 25,000 employees in 131 countries and more than $6 billion in annual sales. He is credited for transforming his hometown of Columbus, Ind., into a city of architectural wonders, earning it the nickname the Athens of the Prairie. The company said he will be eulogized as a great business leader, social activist and philanthropist whose influence will continue well into the 21st century.
NABC Sets Record Pace for Pride Award Nominations
Nominations for the National Auto Body Council’s Pride Award are being received in record numbers, according to Stacy Bartnik, NABC’s Pride Committee Chairman. Nominations for the National Auto Body Council’s Pride Award are being received in record numbers, according to Stacy Bartnik, NABC’s Pride Committee Chairman. The Pride Awards are bestowed at the Industry Night of Achievement during NACE week.
SEMA Board of Directors’ Election Results Announced
The results of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) board of directors election are final. SEMA, has elected three newcomers and re-elected seven incumbents into office on its board of directors.
ArvinMeritor Reports Third Quarter Results
ArvinMeritor reported record sales of $2.4 billion and net income of $53 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter, which ended on June 30. These numbers compare to the prior fiscal year’s third quarter net income of $47 million, or 69 cents per diluted share. Sales increased $279 million, or 13 percent, from the prior year’s third quarter.
Federal-Mogul Receives Frost & Sullivan National Customer Value Enhancement Award
Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket friction team was recently recognized for the development and introduction of its Wagner ThermoQuiet premium brake pads. Consulting firm Frost & Sullivan honored the team with the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Enhancement Award, during its recent Customer Value Awards Banquet in Boston. In selecting Federal-Mogul for the award, Frost & Sullivan noted the company’s success in delivering new value to its channel partners through the features and performance of ThermoQuiet pads.