Automechanika Canada Features Seminars and Workshop Programs with Industry Experts
Automechanika Canada, held Sept. 26–28 at the International Centre in Toronto, ON, is committed to providing industry professionals with quality training and education to better their businesses and to remain competitive in the marketplace. In addition to hundreds of products from Canada, the U.S. and around the world, Automechanika Canada has confirmed 13 seminar sessions
Standard Plus Club Named a Preferred Provider to Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Customers
Standard Motor Products’ Standard Plus Club technical support program has been recognized as a preferred provider to the service dealer customers of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper). The Standard Plus Club (SPC) program provides a complete package of support for the professional service dealer: a diagnostic hotline, online technical information, technical training, discounts on training DVDs, ASE study guides and specification manuals.
ETI Announces Plans for ToolTech 2007
ROCHESTER, MI – Registration for ToolTech 2007, presented by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), is now available online. This four-day event will take place May 1-4, at the Carefree Resort and Villas in Carefree, AZ. ToolTech 2007 is designed to bring those who make, sell, represent or buy automotive tools and equipment together. It
Conti Expresses Interest in Siemens VDO
AFX reported this week that Continental AG has expressed interest in acquiring TPMS-maker Siemens VDO. Siemens VDO is a unit of Germany’s Siemens AG. A Continental spokesman told AFX that the tire and automotive system giant is “available for talks” with Siemens but that it is up to Siemens. “We do not pressure anyone,” the
Executive Interview with Sean Stanic, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions
This week, we hear from Sean Stanic , vice president, sales and marketing Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive electronics/electrical systems and components. An 18-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket, Stanic was appointed to this position in December 2004 and has been responsible for managing the company’s sales, marketing, engineering services and tech support departments in Allentown , PA. Stanic also sits on the board of AAIA and is active in the government affairs committee. Join us as Stanic talks about the company’s role in the global aftermarket, the company’s core competencies and new product offerings.
TIA Names New Training Director
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has named Dennis Toman as its new director of automotive tire service. He will serve as the primary instructor for TIA training sessions covering passenger tire service and TPMS. Toman previously worked as a service manager and training director for Dunn Tire in Buffalo.
Annual ASA Conference Breeds Profitability and Success for Tire Dealers
ASA Tire Systems recently held its ninth annual client conference, InfoExpo, in Lexington, KY. More than 600 independent U.S. and Canadian dealer locations were represented.
Lear Corp. and Transense to Develop Batteryless Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Lear Corp. has signed a license agreement with Transense Technologies plc to integrate Transense’s batteryless Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) technology with Lear’s Remote Keyless Entry receiver (RKE) technology.
TIA Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the members of the 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The new inductees are Jaques Bajer, president of Tire Systems Engineering Inc. and Armando Tornel Murillo, executive president at Empresas Tornel.
ALLDATA Introduces Tire Pressure Monitoring System Quick Reference Guide
ALLDATA has released a new Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) “Quick Reference” guide. Located in ALLDATA’s Technician’s Reference section, the guide includes information for every popular domestic and foreign vehicle equipped with TPMS through model year 2006.