AAIA Members-Only Special Invitation: AAIA Business Center at AAPEX
Reservations are now being accepted for a private conference room in the AAIA Business Center at this year’s AAPEX, Nov. 2-5, 2009, in Las Vegas.
Aftermarket Veteran Lou Merz Named President of Venchurs Global
Venchurs Global was founded in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Venchurs Inc., a privately held logistics provider founded in 1973. Venchurs Global assists U.S. auto parts companies find and partner with cost-competitive manufacturers worldwide. Merz assumes the role immediately.
Plews/Edelmann Celebrates 100 Years of Technological Leadership
E. Edelmann & Co. opened in 1909 in Chicago, where the company’s founder, Erich Edelmann, started a wholesale business selling air valves, air cocks, steam gauges and related products to area plumbing and heating contractors.
Hummer Deal Looking Shaky
Industrial firm meets resistance from China’s Commerce Ministry.
Federal-Mogul Releases New Carter Fuel Delivery Products Catalog
Catalog highlights new technologies to eliminate fuel system comebacks.
Associations Turn to Social Networking Sites
Two automotive aftermarket industry associations are turning to social networking sites as the latest avenue to reach out to the world.
Snap-on Diagnostics Adds Compare and Configure Page to Website
New feature helps technicians find the right tool for the job.
Delphi to Provide Digital Connectivity System for GM Vehicles in Europe
Delphi’s high-speed digital data technology will be included on new GM vehicles in Europe beginning with model year 2009.
Tales from the Track: The Sport is Called Racing, Not Just Winning
Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In part three of this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Having accomplished a Top 5 finish in the international 12-hour race at Sebring, the team went on to race in the streets of St. Petersburg, where the Viper was totaled following a collision with one of the Penske team Porsches. Dave brings us up to speed since then.
Tales from the Track: When Racing on the Edge, Weird Stuff Happens
Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. This time he writes about the trials and tribulations the team encountered in St. Petersburg for the Acura Sports Car Challenge.