Gary August Joins the Automotive Distribution Network Team
Gary August has been named Network Connect program manager at Automotive Distribution Network Headquarters, according to Co-Presidents Mike Kamal and Mike Lambert.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2005 Scholarship Recipients
The Car Care Council Women’s Board have announced that Kimberly Layton of Anchorage, AK, is the recipient of the 2005 Women’s Board $1,000 post-secondary scholarship. Layton will be recognized during the Women’s Board reception on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev.
School Fuels Dream of NASCAR Career
As Bryan Station High School senior Joseph Hampton breezed through the hallways of the Eastside Technical Center, his fellow classmates greeted him with smiles and hellos. He carried himself with an air of confidence and pride, knowing that in a few months he would be attending the “Harvard of automotive schools.”
Taking Lessons from the Past, Projecting on the Future at the 10th Annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Chicago
“LIVE FROM GAAS” Who will fix the cars? What impact will China have in manufacturing parts? Why are consumers turning to dealers for repairs? These and other important questions were the focus of the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), taking place yesterday and today in Chicago.
Out of the Ordinary: Executive Interview with Tom Dattilo, Cooper Tire & Rubber President and CEO
To get a sense of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and its chairman, president and CEO, you need look no further than Tom Dattilo’s corner office. Unlike the vistas other captains of industry enjoy from their lofty perches, Dattilo’s third-floor office overlooks Oler’s Drive Thru, a convenience store that stands as a stark reminder of who the real boss is – the retail customer.
Executive Interview with Guy Bargnes, Director of Marketing, North American Operations for BASF Corp. Refinish Group
Guy Bargnes has spent his entire life in the collision repair industry. He was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, where his father ran a family business, V. H. Bargnes Co., Inc., which distributed automotive paints, supplies and equipment to area collision shops. In 1992 Bargnes joined BASF full-time, and he is now director of marketing, North American Operations, for the Refinish Group. Bargnes recently sat down to a phone interview with aftermarketNews and shared with us some of the insights from his lifelong career in the industry. Join us as Bargnes talks about BASF’s four leading principles, trends in the refinish business and the return of paint companies to industry trade shows.
Executive Interview with Mike Schultz Executive Vice President – Federated Auto Parts
A veteran of more than 30 years in the automotive aftermarket, Mike Schultz has served as executive vice president (EVP) for Federated Auto Parts since 2003. Federated is one of the industry’s premier programmed marketing groups, with more than 3,800 Federated Auto Parts Stores and 2,400 Federated Car Care Centers nationwide. Schultz recently brought aftermarketNews (AMN) up to speed on his role at Federated, having celebrated his first year as executive vice president. He also shared with AMN his thoughts on the future of programmed distribution groups and Federated’s role in the marketplace.
MACS President Talks about Technology Co-op for Mobile A/C at Workshop in India
Elvis Hoffpauir, president and COO of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide recently addressed the attendees of the Workshop on Technology Cooperation for Next-Generation Mobile Air Conditioning in New Delhi, India. The workshop, which took place March 3-4, was a joint effort of The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India (MoEF), Indian Institute of Technology-New Delhi (IIT), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), United Nations Environment Programme (UNDP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Government of Finland.
Herman Trend Alert: Career and Economic Trends Converge
A number of trends are converging to heighten sensitivity to the future. Perhaps the most significant trend is a noticeable tendency for people to take back control of the management of their careers. People also want more control over other aspects of their lives and we see signs that consumers are becoming more demanding. As individuals step back into the driver’s seat, corporations will be forced to become more responsive to both employees and customers.
Executive Interview with Michael Scheiven, Director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting North America
Our latest Executive Interview features Michael Scheiven, director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting North America. Just about two years ago, Scheiven joined Philips after a long and successful career with General Motors (GM). Scheiven spent 19 years at GM, serving as director of AC Delco Aftermarket Operations with General Motors Brazil, International Marketing Manager with GM Service Parts Operations US, Commercial Director for GM Service Parts Operations-Mexico and South America Sales Manager for General Motors Corp. It was precisely this background that led Philips to recruit Scheiven, as the company sought to revitalitize its aftermarket business. Scheiven recently spoke with aftermarketNews.com about Philips’ Automotive Lighting business and the changes in this market segment.