Dennis Grau of Exide Technologies Appointed to CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
Grau has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket.
Affinia Group Dedicates New Brake Manufacturing Center In China
The 383,000-square-foot facility, which operates under the name Affinia Qingdao Braking System, Co. Ltd., is located in Laixi, which is north of Qingdao in the Wangcheng Industry Zone. When fully operational, the manufacturing center will employ approximately 500 people and have an annual capacity of 10 million pad sets.
Tenneco’s Investment in Advanced Technology and Expanding Markets Driving Growth
The company said it has recently launched business with Ford, Toyota and Nissan on important global vehicle platform launches in key regions around the world, including in fast-growing markets such as China, India and Thailand.
32 Aftermarket Professionals Begin Leadership 2.0 Experience
The class is the largest in program history and represents virtually every segment of the industry, according to University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP.
Michael Antonelli Appointed to CAWA Board of Directors
Antonelli has worked in the automotive industry for more than 35 years, beginning his career with GM, Ford and, in 1999, as founder of Vantage Marketing Global Inc.
CAWA to Install 2012 Officers During Industry Week
At its annual meeting to kick off this year’s Industry Week in Las Vegas on Oct. 30, the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers Association (CAWA) will install its slate of officers for the 2012 term.
Bob Baptiste Appointed to CAWA Board of Directors
He was appointed by CAWA Board Chair Mary Davis of NGK Spark Plugs.
Another Talented Class Graduates from Leadership 2.0 Program
Twenty-seven industry professionals complete Session II in West Palm Beach, Fla., and receive their certificates in Friday graduation ceremony.
Aftermarket Professionals Begin Session II of Leadership 2.0 Program
Packed schedule includes presentation of team research project. Exclusive to aftermarketNews, four participants in this week’s Leadership 2.0 experience will send reports from Palm Beach, blogging about their daily experiences in the program.
AASA VisCon 2011: Compelling Insights for the Next Decade
The “AASA VisCon” event, held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, promised to offer “compelling insights for the next decade,” through a number of presentations and panel discussions on the key issues impacting the supplier industry today.