The AMN Week in Review (Sept. 6-10, 2010)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Schwartz Advisors Adds Four Aftermarket Veterans to Its Roster
Rick Keister, Larry Samuelson, Gary Paulson and Lou Basenese among the new partners who recently joined the automotive aftermarket M&A advisory and consulting firm.
Car Care Council Enhances Online Directory of Repair Shops and Parts Stores
To accommodate this enhancement, the council will replace its traditional shop/store locator function with a comprehensive list of company and organization website directories that not only help visitors find a convenient repair shop or parts store in their area, but some also offer information and cost estimates on specific parts and repairs by vehicle make, model and year.
Raybestos Promotion Winners Enjoy the Best of California Wine Country
Winery tours, fine dining and IZOD IndyCar racing highlighted the trip.
NASCAR Performance Partner EXIDE to Sponsor World’s Fastest ‘Student Driver’ in NASCAR Nationwide Series Debut in Montreal
This event marks the NASCAR Nationwide Series debut for Paulie Harraka, who is a member of the Drive for Diversity program. Harraka, the winningest driver in the program, won the 2008 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Championship in 2008, followed by NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year in 2009. Currently, he is third in K&N Pro Series West points standings.
Jim John Named Director of Automotive Program Development and Recruiting at Northwood University
John was formerly chair of Northwood’s aftermarket management program.
Private Equity Group Buys Aftermarket A/C Company
An affiliate of Castle Harlan Partners V has completed the acquisition of IDQ Holdings, an industry leader in Do-it-Yourself branded automotive aftermarket products for servicing and repairing automotive air conditioners.
AMN Executive Interview with Mike Lambert, President of the Automotive Distribution Network
In this exclusive Executive Interview, ADN President Mike Lambert talks about some significant changes that have taken place at the Network in recent months, including the addition of Auto Pride and CMB to the group. He also shares his thoughts on what’s ahead for the distribution segment.
ETI’s ToolTech Event Continues to Grow in Popularity
ToolTech is the only event in the automotive-related tool and equipment industry that focuses exclusively on the companies that buy and sell tools and equipment. Participants can network with industry peers, meet potential customers, meet potential product providers, confer with clients, meet in one-on-one structured meetings and gain valuable insights from presentations by industry leaders.
NCMA Awards Excellence in Cataloging
Capacity attendance on-hand to recognize the industry’s best.