New Version of Clevite Heavy Duty CEEK Program Available Online
In order to better meet the heavy duty needs of its fleet, agricultural, construction, industrial and marine customers, Clevite Engine Parts updated its Heavy Duty CEEK (Clevite Electronic Engine Kits) program, which can now be found at Heavydutyenginekits.com.
Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, President and CEO, Affinia
Every other week, aftermarketNews.com offers an interview with high-profile individuals in the automotive aftermarket. We give executives free reign to express their views on anything from the state of their corporations to recent legislative news to future trends in their niche markets. Here you see what matters to the newsmakers themselves. This week we catch up with Terry McCormack, president and CEO of Affinia.
Bill Glasgow Sr. Wins OAC Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Glasgow Sr., president of W.T. Glasgow Inc. in Orland Park, IL, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) yesterday during AAPEX. For the past 20 years, Glasgow has directed his family-owned and operated trade show management firm, W. T. Glasgow, Inc.
Nu-Way Teams With Pricedex to Launch Aftermarket Data Portal
Nu-Way Automotive Systems, Inc. and Pricedex Software, Inc. have joined for the development of a Web-based portal designed to give aftermarket businesses – particularly smaller companies – quick and easy access to high-quality market data at a price even the smallest service provider can afford. In addition, the companies announced that Pricedex would act as a strategic provider of Nu-Way research data.
Executive Interview with Max Dull, President and CEO, Beck/Arnley
This week, we hear from Max Dull, president and CEO of Beck/Arnley, the import replacement parts manufacturer that recently went independent after being divested from the former Dana AAG, now Affinia. An executive with a thorough knowledge of, and background in, nearly every segment of the automotive aftermarket, Dull provides interesting insights on the future of our industry. Join us as he brings us up to speed on the newly independent Beck/Arnley and the future of the import parts market.
Morse Automotive and Vertical Development Team Up to Implement Industry Standard
Morse Automotive has teamed up with content management systems provider Vertical Development, Inc. (VDI), and its e-Publisher catalog management system to help the disc brake pads supplier generate multiple friction catalogs in a variety of formats from a single relational database. Through this partnership, Morse will be able to export files that meet the latest ACES (AAIA Catalog Enhanced Standard) requirements.
Car Care Month Vehicle Check-Up Event Demo to be Held at AAPEX
A new seminar demonstrating how to increase service and parts sales by hosting local vehicle check up events for consumers will take place on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Sands Expo Center during AAPEX in Las Vegas. Attendees will receive a complimentary DVD that provides step-by-step instructions on planning, marketing and executing these popular events during Car Care Months in April and October. The seminar, designed for repair shop owners, technicians, WDs, jobbers and program groups, will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. in room 302 of the Sands Expo Center.
NEAPCO Selects Omnitek as Service Provider
Driveline component manufacturer NEAPCO Inc. has selected Omnitek as its service provider to handle its automotive data requirements.
National Truck Equipment Association Releases Annual Manufacturers Shipments Survey
As a provider of market data and research to its members, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently released the sixth Annual Manufacturers Shipments Survey (AMSS) to companies that participated in the study. The goal of the AMSS is to provide the commercial truck and transportation equipment industry with a credible source of data for market size in dollars and units, as well as annual growth.
Executive Interview with Jerry McCabe, Vice President, Communications & Marketing Services, Affinia
Every other week, aftermarketNews.com offers an interview with high-profile individuals in the automotive aftermarket. We give executives free rein to express their views on anything from the state of their corporations to recent legislative news to future trends in their niche markets. Here you see what matters to the newsmakers themselves. Our latest Executive Interview features Jerry McCabe, vice president, communications & marketing services, Affinia. McCabe shares his thoughts of the use of technology and standards in the industry.