Federated Inducts Federal-Mogul’s Bob Egan into Federated Vendor Hall of Fame
Federated Auto Parts recently named Bob Egan of Federal-Mogul as the 2007 Federated Vendor Hall of Fame inductee. Federated honored Egan at its annual meeting held April 23-26 in Dallas. Past Federated Vendor Hall of Fame inductees include John Washbish of Affinia (2006), Frank Doria of USA Industries (2005), Matt Forner of Grote (2004), Mike Howarth of KYB America (2003), Jack Nihart of PTC Industries (2002) and Ken Kee of Dayco (2001).
Suppliers Gather for First-Ever AASA Vision Conference
Nearly 140 North American automotive aftermarket suppliers gathered in Orlando, FL, Feb. 29-March 1 for the first-ever Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference 2008. “Our members accomplished something very important at our inaugural Vision Conference,” said Steve Handschuh, AASA president and COO. “We’ve laid the basis for future collaboration, for engaging on issues that will make a difference and for which the effort we invest will return to us many times over.”
Speaker Line-up Announced for AASA Vision Conference
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has announced a stellar line-up of speakers and presentations for its Vision Conference 2008, which begins Friday, Feb. 29, and concludes on Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL.
Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Goes Global
R. L. Polk & Co. is inviting all aftermarket organizations to apply for the 2008 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award recognizes and rewards outstanding process improvements relative to inventory efficiency in the automotive aftermarket. The purpose of this award is to educate, inspire and motivate the industry to address one of the largest problems it faces. To win, the initiative must pertain to a project within any global operations. Eligible projects must also have been implemented within the past 30 months; have a measurable business impact; be innovative; and improve processes and/or collaboration.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
Charley Johnson of Proliance Elected 2007-2008 MEMA Chairman
Charles "Charley" Johnson, president, CEO and director of Proliance International in New Haven, CT, has been elected 2007-2008 chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Board of Directors. Johnson joined Proliance in March 2001. Proliance International is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket heat exchange and temperature control products for automotive and heavy-duty applications serving North America, Central America and Europe.
Auto International Association Presents 19th Annual AIA Industry Awards at AAPEX
LAS VEGAS — The Auto International Association (AIA) segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) presented the 19th Annual AIA Industry Awards at AAPEX on Oct. 30. Presented in seven categories, the awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products and marketing programs for import cars and trucks. AIA Awards Committee Chairman Marty
R.L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at Business Cycle Changes
For a variety of reasons, Fall tends to be a busy time for aftermarket companies as they prepare for upcoming trade shows, meetings and the 2008 selling season. This week’s Ask the Industry asks a variety of aftermarket professionals if Fall is their busy time of year and if their business cycle changes throughout the year.
Ninety-five Winners Share $4,200 in Gifts and Prizes at CABA Golf Outing
PASADENA, MD – It was a day of big wins at the 38th Annual Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) Golf Scramble & Dinner held June 14 around the maritime marshes at Queenstown Harbor on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Ninety-five players each received their share of $1,700 in golfer gifts, getting a lightweight garment bag,
Executive Interview with Benny Araujo, Marketing Manager for Four Seasons
This week we hear from Benny Araujo, marketing manager for Four Seasons. Araujo has worked for Four Seasons since 1998. Prior to joining Four Seasons, he worked as a sales manager for Dayco Products. Araujo began his career in 1985 with Eaglemotive (Kool Klutch/Imperial), working in the marketing department. A graduate of the University of Texas-Arlington, Araujo has a BBA in Marketing. In this AMN exclusive, Araujo talks about the company, its reman products and their environmental benefits and the impact of being a ‘seasonal’ business.