The AMN Week in Review (Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2010)
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.
Rank Group Acquires UCI International
The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals but is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2011.
2010 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced at AAPEX
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
Executive Interview with Tom Tecklenburg Director, Global Automotive Aftermarket, Timken
Tom Tecklenburg is director of the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket business for The Timken Company. Named to this role when he joined Timken in 2007, Tecklenburg is responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of the company’s automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket business globally. He has direct responsibility for sales, marketing, account management and supply chain development activities in North America and Europe, with matrix responsibilities for the rest of world. In today’s Executive Interview, Tecklenburg brings us up to speed on activities and initiatives for Timken’s global aftermarket business.
Executive Interview: Jim Graninger, Vice President, Regional Business Unit, Bosch Diagnostics
Bosch’s Jim Graninger brings to automotive service more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over 20 years in the aftermarket arena. Before joining Bosch, he was Vice President and General Manager of Rexnord Industries, LLC, and prior to that, served in several vice president level roles with Snap-on, Inc., including their diagnostics business. Jim’s successful career includes international assignments in Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands as well as international responsibilities for Asia, Australia and Latin America. In this executive interview, Graninger discusses the vital importance of diagnostics in automotive service today and tomorrow, and how Bosch Diagnostics is prepared and uniquely qualified to meet this challenge.
PPG Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings
Company says it intends to use strong balance sheet to further accelerate earnings growth.
Torvec Appoints Richard Kaplan CEO
Kaplan has an extensive background in economics, accounting, management and executive leadership. He is regularly sought out by startups, universities and other organizations for which he has done private consulting and guest lecturing on marketing, economics and organizational development.
AASA OAC International Reception at Automechanika Frankfurt Draws 150 Industry Professionals
“OAC works hard to provide our members with multiple avenues for networking and increasing their export potential,” said Jeremy Denton, executive director of OAC. “The reception in Frankfurt is a key part of OAC’s mission to extend members’ global reach in taking their products and services worldwide.”
The AMN Week in Review (Sept. 13-17, 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.
ATD Acquisition Now Complete
The transaction, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, was first announced on April 21.