Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2007 Automotive Communications Award Recipients
LAS VEGAS – The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announced the recipients of the 2007 Automotive Communications Awards (ACA). The winners were honored during the Women’s Board reception, which took place Tues., Oct. 30, at the Sands Expo Center during AAPEX. The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Women’s Board and supported by
Former Big O Tires President Named to TIA Hall of Fame
DENVER — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced that Norman (Norm) Affleck, retired president, chairman and CEO of Big O Tires, is one of the recipients of the 2007 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. Affleck is a Denver, CO, resident. Big O Tires, Inc. serves more than 540 franchised stores, primarily in the Western
New TIA Board Set
Members have spoken, and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has 13 newly elected board of directors members. The new board members will officially take office Oct. 29 at TIA’s annual membership meeting in Las Vegas, just prior to the SEMA Show. Thirteen seats were open including 10 seats with three-year terms, one seat with a two-year term and two seats with a one-year term.
CVSN Joins in the Leadership of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) has announced that the association’s annual spring meetings will now be held in conjunction with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). The next HDAW will be held Jan. 21-24, 2008, at The Mirage, in Las Vegas. “By including CVSN in the leadership of HDAW, we feel this will be the most significant annual meeting in our industry for years to come,” said Joe Mejaly of ArvinMeritor and HDAW 2008 vice chairman.
Superior Industries Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter
VAN NUYS, CA — Superior Industries International, Inc. has announced financial results for the second quarter of 2007, highlighted by solid increases in unit wheel shipments, net sales, gross margin and pre-tax income from continuing operations compared to the second quarter of 2006. "The benefits of our hard work during the past several years to
Perfection Clutch Acquires Mevotech Clutch Assets
Perfection Clutch Co. has acquired all the clutch assets of Toronto, Canada-based Mevotech Inc. This is the second Mevotech division to be sold off in recent weeks. Last week it was announced that ASC Industries would purchase Mevotech’s new water pump division.
ASC Industries Inks Deal with Mevotech for New Water Pump Business
ASC Industries has purchased the new water pump division of Canadian-based Mevotech Inc., effective today. ASC will be responsible for all activities related to supporting the current Mevotech customer base. Mevotech is a distributor of front end and front wheel drive components, sold under the Mevotech brand and several leading private label brands, across Canada, the United States and Mexico. ASC assumes the New Water Pump division responsibilities only.
Superior Industries Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2007
VAN NUYS, CA — Superior Industries International has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2007. Unit wheel shipments increased 16.1 percent. "We are encouraged by this substantial rebound in shipments resulting from new program awards from our customers. We remain increasingly confident that our multi-year restructuring program is positioning Superior to achieve our
Lars Wilsby Appointed VP of SKF’s Global Automotive, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Operations
Lars Wilsby, currently business development director, Automotive Division, has been appointed vice president, SKF Vehicle Service Market (VSM) as of April 1. Wilsby will continue to be based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Wilsby has headed up business development for SKF’s Automotive Division and has an extensive background with a global leading business consultancy.
Superior Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and 2006 Results
Superior Industries International has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and 2006. For the three months ended Dec. 31, 2006 revenue increased 3 percent to $212,169,000 compared to $205,901,000 for the fourth quarter of 2005. Unit wheel shipments decreased 9.3 percent, which reduced capacity utilization and profitability.