The AMN Week in Review (April 16-20, 2012)
The AMN 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.
Herman Trend Alert: Business Waging War on its Workforce
According to organizational psychologist Bill Jensen, “We are in the midst of a major shift in how we get stuff done, in how we do great work; however at the same time, business seems to be waging war with its workforce.”
Leadership 2.0 Blog: Rudy Epp of Rudy’s Auto Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Once again, several participants in this week’s Leadership 2.0 program have agreed to give us their insider’s take on the experience, as part of our second annual Leadership 2.0 blogger series. Our fourth blog entry this week comes from Rudy Epp of Rudy’s Auto Service Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Snap-on Announces First Quarter 2012 Results
Sales of $735.2 million up 6 percent year over year.
Outstanding Scholarship ‘Class of 2012’ Well-Deserving of Industry Support, Says GAAS Scholarship Chairman Pete Kornafel
Kornafel urges attendance at Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in support of the scholarship program.
Ashland Inc., TNK-BP Sign Distribution Agreement for Valvoline in Russia
The five-year agreement will allow for the distribution of Valvoline motor oil to the passenger car market in Russia.
Engs Motor Truck Joins VIPAR Heavy Duty
New stockholder serves the Northern Nevada market with parts and service.
Hopkins Expands Reach With Strategic Investment In Paradise Road Car Care
Surf City Garage spin-off to focus on premium products at mid-market prices for the typical driver.
Brian Bowersock Joins Elite Worldwide as Business Development Coach
In this new role, Bowersock will utilize his years of experience as a shop owner in San Diego, Calif., along with the information he attained as a board member for AAIA’s Car Care Professionals Network, to provide one-on-one guidance to shop owners throughout the U.S. to help them build more successful businesses.
Wagner ThermoQuiet Ceramic Brake Pads Now Available for 2011-2012 Hyundai Equus Models
Federal-Mogul says it continually expands the Wagner ThermoQuiet product line to help automotive service providers address the brake repair needs of today’s foreign nameplate and domestic vehicles.