APA Takes Sweepstakes Winners to Kansas Speedway
LENEXA, KS — Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts recently treated four technicians to a weekend at the races during its Installer’s V.I.P. Weekend at Kansas Speedway. Jack Theriault with LaFrentz Road Services, Jim Blackman with Blackman’s Service Station, Mauricio Alves with Barry’s Auto and Mike Stevens with Part Stop each brought a guest and enjoyed an
APA Honors Bosch, KYB and Wagner Brakes at Annual Conference; 20 New Members Named
The Automotive Parts Associates (APA) made several announcements today, adding to the coverage aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine provided from APA’s Annual Shareholders/Manufacturers’ Conference held March 11-12 in New Orleans. During the conference, the program group recognized manufacturer and member achievements for the year. Also at the conference, APA announced record-setting membership growth. Twenty new WD member shareholders were introduced.
Honeywell Receives APA’s Branded Products Award
Honeywell Friction Materials, which manufactures Bendix branded brake products, was recently recognized with the Automotive Parts Association’s (APA) Branded Products Award. The award was presented to Honeywell at the association’s 24th annual Shareholders & Manufacturers Conference held at the Wyndham Emerald Plaza in San Diego last month.
Innovators Vie for $92K SEMA Launch Pad Prize Package
The top 5 winners will advance and compete at 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November.
Survey Results Point To Strong Showing At AAPEX 2021
AAPEX is scheduled to return to the Sands Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4.
52 Technicians Honored At ASE Annual Meeting
Forty-one companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision, Parts and Service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
Michelin Challenge Design Announces Global Winners Of ‘Concours d’Elegance 2050’
Three winning designs, six finalists and four honorable mentions were chosen by the jury from more than 1,000 entrants representing 67 countries. In the past 18 years, Michelin Challenge Design has received more than 13,000 entries from 130 countries.
One-Hundred Ten Students Receive Scholarships Through University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship to advance their education, either at two-year vocational/technical colleges or four-year colleges and universities.
Federal-Mogul President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont Honored as Northwood University 2012 Outstanding Business Leader
Northwood University’s 2012 Outstanding Business Leader Award recognizes a select group of men and women for their business achievements. Alapont was one of nine to receive the award at Northwood’s Outstanding Business Leader Awards Gala on Jan. 21.
Register Now for the 2011 AAPEX Exhibitor Summit
Recognizing the financial sacrifice made to leave the office and come to Las Vegas, AAPEX has secured hotel rooms from their partner hotels so everyone in attendance receives two nights free in Las Vegas. Freeman Exhibit Services is also offering $200 certificates to the first 50 companies that sign up for the Summit.