Struggling Detroit Woos Japan’s Carmakers
At many union halls in Michigan, signs on parking lots still warn that foreign-made cars “will be towed away at owner’s expense.” So why is Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan pushing so hard to close a sweetheart land deal with Toyota?
Struggling Detroit Woos Japan’s Carmakers
At many union halls in Michigan, signs on parking lots still warn that foreign-made cars “will be towed away at owner’s expense.” So why is Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan pushing so hard to close a sweetheart land deal with Toyota?
Executive Interview with Jeff Berman, Managing Director, Bosal US
As managing director, Bosal U.S., Jeff Berman is responsible for all of Bosal’s aftermarket customers in the NAFTA region. He was recently appointed to this position and is now responsible for managing operations, sales and marketing for Bosal’s U.S. aftermarket and performance divisions at Bosal USA, Inc., based in Whippany, NJ, as well as the sales and marketing for Bosal Canada in Kingston, Ontario. Recently, Berman took time to talk with aftermarketNews.com about the company’s OEM heritage and its role in the aftermarket. Berman shared his insights on the future of the import segment and the keys to tapping this segment.
Institutional Investor Magazine Honors PACCAR Executive
PACCAR Chairman and CEO Mark Pigott has been recognized as one of the top three CEOs in the machinery sector by Institutional Investor magazine. In its January 2005 edition, Institutional Investor magazine published its annual survey rating the best CEOs in America by business sector. In its survey, the magazine asked portfolio managers and equity analysts to select the best-performing executives in the business segments they analyzed throughout the year.
Office Depot Becomes First Official Office Products Partner of NASCAR
Office Depot has entered into a multi-year agreement with the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) to become the sport’s first-ever Official Office Products Partner, beginning with the 2005 race season. The relationship with NASCAR will be Office Depot’s primary national sponsorship platform this year and will be incorporated into the company’s new internal and external brand positioning campaign called Taking Care of Business – which launches this week.
First-Ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Planned for 2006
Make room on your calendar for February 2006, when the first ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is scheduled to take place. The new event will feature a trade show, training, educational and social functions and one-on-one business meetings. The new Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week was created in response to requests from manufacturers, distributors and truck fleet/heavy duty service specialists to reduce the number of meetings and redundancy in the heavy duty aftermarket.
AIA Honors Industry Award Winners
The Auto International Association (AIA) presented its 2004 Industry Awards in Las Vegas last Tuesday during AAPEX. Mike Brown, president of Olympus Imported Auto Parts Corp., and vice-chairman of AIA, announced the winners and made the award presentations. Now in its 16th year, the awards program recognizes manufacturers and marketers for excellence in developing high-quality products and innovative marketing programs for import cars or trucks – ranging from products that enhance performance, appearance or convenience, to the cataloging, merchandising and advertising that create awareness and fuel demand.
Executive Interview with Paul Foley, Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Paul Foley, vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a market segment of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Join us as Foley brings us up to speed on the rapid growth of AASA since its creation two years ago, as well as several industry initiatives AASA is currently focusing on.
Executive Interview with Tom Ward, President, Snap-on Diagnostics
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Tom Ward, president of Snap-on Diagnostics, a global business focused on improving technician and workshop productivity around the world. Join us as Ward gives us an inside look at Snap-on Diagnostics, including information on some recently launched products. Ward also talks about the trends and challenges in automotive diagnostics and repair and how the division works to address these issues.
Wade&Partners Releases New Distributor Profitability Training Manual
Wade&Partners has released its latest training manual focusing on how to create a profitable operation of distribution and the importance of customer service in the heavy-duty parts and service market. Wade&Partners specializes in management services for aftermarket parts businesses.