Bill Cropper Named 2009 CABA Person of the Year
The Person of the Year honor is bestowed upon an individual who makes a significant personal contribution of time and effort for the betterment of the association. Cropper first volunteered for service to the association when he joined the board of directors in 1977.
CAWA Installs Officers for 2010
New officers elected at CAWA’s annual meeting in Las Vegas during Industry Week.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2009 Automotive Communications Award Winners
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Women’s Board. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
Executive Interview with Mike Fitzgerald, Vice President of Marketing, Standard Motor Products
Michael Fitzgerald was elected vice president marketing for Standard Motor Products (SMP) in May 2007. From July 2003 to May 2007, Fitzgerald held a variety of sales and marketing positions in the company, including director of sales and marketing — NAPA. Celebrating its 90th year in business this year, SMP recently made a major announcement that it would bring its popular import brand Intermotor to the U.S. In this exclusive interview, Fitzgerald talks to aftermarketNews about the introduction of SMP’s Intermotor brand to the U.S. and shares his insights and predictions for the import market going forward.
CABA Announces 20 New Education Classes for Maryland, Delaware and D.C. Independent Shops
The program runs from Jan. 30 through Feb. 25, 2010, and includes 20 education sessions presented at three locations (Catonsville, Rockville and Salisbury) around the State of Maryland.
Activant Honored as R.O. Writer ‘Partner of the Year’ By Progressive Automotive Systems Inc.
PAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Midas International Corp., selected Activant as its primary parts data provider in 2002.
Executive Interview: AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh Talks About the Association’s New Know Your Parts Initiative
Next month at AAPEX in Las Vegas, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will reach out to the aftermarket community on its new “Know Your Parts” initiative that was recently unveiled. Here, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh shares some early details.
The Week in Review (Oct. 5-9, 2009)
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Northwood University International Auto Show Puts the Aftermarket on Display
The completely student organized show featured more than 400 cars and booths for aftermarket companies including Roush, NGK and NAPA.
Thailand Automotive Parts and Accessories Association Delegation to Visit U.S.
TAPAA is looking to broaden its manufacturing and exportation capabilities beyond its current Asian and African market base and looks to North America to learn about how this market differs from others that it currently serves.