Parts Plus Plans Promotional Events During Sales & Marketing Meeting
According to Mike Lambert, president of the Automotive Distribution Network, creating top-notch marketing programs for members is a point of pride for the organization.
Brembo Puts A New ‘Face’ On Its Packaging
New content, new layout and a whole new packaging concept adopted by the company.
WIX Filters Wins Three 2012 Automotive Communications Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board and the Automotive Communication Council recognize WIX in radio, print ads and promotional events categories.
CVSN Installs Three New Directors
The three new directors installed are Kevin Hopton, president of CBS Parts in Surrey, B.C.; Frank Pedroncelli, national aftermarket sales manager of Alcoa Wheel Products; and Dave Scheer, president/CEO of Inland Truck Parts, and Chairman of HDDA.
New Internet AutoParts Feature To Enable Thousands Of Vehicle Dealers To Purchase Aftermarket Parts
The new Epicor Aftermarket Parts Portal provides a complete integration between dealers and the nearly 20,000 aftermarket distributors who utilize the Epicor Internet AutoParts (IAP) sourcing solution. The Aftermarket Parts Portal is expected to be available to IAP-enabled distributors in January 2013.
Executive Interview With Michael Broderick, CEO, Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Division
Michael Broderick was elected to the position of chief executive officer (CEO), Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Division, on June 25, after the Federal-Mogul Board of Directors announced its decision to modify the company’s corporate structure to create a separate and independent aftermarket division. He was most recently president of CARQUEST U.S., a leading automotive aftermarket distributor. Prior to joining CARQUEST, Broderick held senior executive sales and operations positions during his 16-year tenure at AutoZone. In today’s Executive Interview, Broderick gives us a progress report on the transition to a separate Aftermarket Division and the benefit it has for both the company and its customers.
Grand Prize Winner Announced For Airtex Top Drawer Sweepstakes
Bill LaPonza of B & J Service Center in Los Angeles, Calif., won the grand prize drawing for his choice of a $5,000 tool chest or cash equivalent. LaPonza chose the $5,000 cash option.
Bill Glasgow Sr., Retired President Of W.T. Glasgow Inc., Honored With 2012 MEMA Triangle Award
For more than 30 years, MEMA has presented its Triangle Award periodically to a person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.
John Nodson Named Vice President Of Marx Group Advisors
In this new role, Nodson will be responsible for providing hands-on experience as an analyst and dealmaker for acquisitions and divestitures. Nodson is also an advisory board member of Marx Group Advisors.
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