The Top 10 Executive Interviews of 2011
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the eighth annual AMN Year in Review series. We will take a look back at what you, our loyal readers, found to be the most compelling and important news stories, interviews and articles of the past year. Results are based purely on viewership,
Executive Interview with Max Dull, Vice President and General Manager, Beck/Arnley
Max Dull began his aftermarket career in 1979 as manager of an automotive repair facility. Since that modest beginning, he has been a general manager of an automotive warehouse distributor, a marketing manager, a product manager and has held a variety of management positions in logistics, global sourcing and distribution operations. In 2005, Dull formed Heritage Equity Group and purchased Beck/Arnley, becoming the company’s president and CEO. After successfully restructuring Beck/Arnley, Dull and Heritage Equity Group sold the operation to Uni-Select, Inc., at which time, Dull returned to his role of vice president and general manager. In today’s interview, Dull talks about Beck/Arnley’s new line of fluids for foreign applications and provides his thoughts on the changes in the foreign nameplate market today.
Chief Opens New Specification and Research Center
Chief technicians measure every new passenger vehicle model sold in North America.
The Pulse: Northcoast Research Miles Driven Index for July
The Northcoast Research Miles Driven Index decreased 3.1 percent in July, which came on the heels of a 0.1 percent decline in June.
CCAR Announces Election of 2011-12 Board of Directors, Officers
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair has announced the nine individuals elected to serve on the organization’s board and as board officers for 2011.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Six New Carter Replacement Fuel Pump Module Assemblies
According to Federal-Mogul, Carter fuel pump module assemblies provide original equipment-style fit and performance and feature a variety of design enhancements engineered to ensure long, trouble-free service life. Each assembly is 100-percent performance tested before it is approved for shipping, the company adds.
Tenneco’s Monroe Brand Launches New Consumer Ad Campaign
Billboards, radio, in-stadium banners and web advertising remind motorists to replace worn ride control units.
NASCAR Performance and Exclusive Partners to Sponsor NASCAR Hall of Fame
Through this sponsorship agreement, NASCAR Performance will integrate its family of automotive brands into an interactive exhibit area in the Race Week section of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Executive Interview with Michael Proud, Director of Marketing, North America, for Federal-Mogul Corp.
Michael Proud is director of marketing, North America, for Federal-Mogul Corp., with responsibility for the company’s extensive portfolio of North American brands and go-to-market programs. A 20-year industry veteran, Proud joined Federal-Mogul in 1999 and has held a variety of marketing positions within the company’s global aftermarket operations. In today’s exclusive AMN Executive Interview, Proud talks about the supplier’s new “Smart Choice” campaign to promote the use of premium brand products at the consumer level.
NASCAR Names National Series Prize Money & Decal Program Sponsors for 2010 Season
Contingency partners continue to support NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams with per-race and year-end awards.