Delphi Brings Complete Line of Vehicle Electronics and Service Products to AAPEX 2004
Next week at AAPEX, Delphi Corp. plans to unveil a new line of engine management parts and an upgraded DS800 wireless diagnostic tool.
Jim Conner Retires after 23 Years at MEMA, HDMA
Jim Conner, vice president of MEMA, retired Aug. 31 after 23 years with MEMA and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the association’s heavy duty market association. Conner’s accomplishments include establishing HDMA in 1983. Within HDMA, he initiated the Heavy Duty Dialogue and HDMA Breakfast & Briefing, two well-known and respected industry events. Conner also established the MEMA Japanese Vehicle Parts Catalog Program, an exclusive, annual program for members to order the replacement components catalogs from Japanese OEMs.
AIA to Hold Awards Program at AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA) Segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association will hold its 16th AIA Industry Awards program at AAPEX 2004. Last year’s awards program showcased 70 entries from 24 companies in an impressive display located in the Sands Expo Center Upper Level Lobby. This high-traffic area will again be the site for this year’s display.
E-Publisher to Produce Catalog for New Spark Plug Company
Vertical Development (VDI), through its e-Publisher content management system, is now helping aftermarket newcomer E3 Spark Plugs introduce its advanced ignition technology throughout North America. Founded in 1997, E3 invested years of research developing an advanced electrode for spark plugs that would increase power output, reduce fuel consumption and decrease emissions. When they began marketing their new spark plug line earlier this year, E3 contracted Vertical Development.
Edelbrock Exhibit to Be Shown at Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
For nearly 67 years the name Edelbrock has been synonymous with performance and racing. The story of this remarkable family and company, which helped shape the hot rod car culture and launch an industry, began in 1938 with Vic Edelbrock Sr. working in a small garage in Los Angeles. It continues today with Vic Edelbrock Jr. at the helm of the $115 million-plus Edelbrock Corporation. Now this story of ingenuity and automotive performance will be told through a special exhibit at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
New ALLDATA Product Release Includes i•SHOP Implementation and Data Enhancements
ALLDATA, a leading provider of computer-based automotive repair information and software solutions for service providers, has released its third quarter 2004 product suite for repair professionals, which includes implementation of the i•SHOP standards.
DST Asks: Parts Distributors — Do Your Customers Order Parts Online?
Help Wanted – Parts Counterman, Requirements: Must be willing to work 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. Understands and has committed to memory a world-class multi-line parts catalog. Always knows correct pricing of each item. Processes parts orders in nanoseconds. Never puts customers on hold. Works for electricity – no salary or extra benefits. Any bets on how many responses you’ll get to that classified ad? Selling auto parts would be a lot easier and less costly if you could make those kinds of hires. Actually, it turns out that such resources are available today, just not human resources, the kind we would advertise for in the local paper. Instead, we might call them “cyber-employees” – a new species that forms the backbone of e-business and works in the world of browser-based technology on the Internet.
Executive Interview with Eric Sills, Director of Headquarter Operations, Standard Motor Products
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Eric Sills, director of headquarter operations at Standard Motor Products. It’s been just about one year since Standard acquired Dana’s Engine Management division. Join us as Sills brings us up to speed on the integration, and shares some of Standard’s goals and plans for the coming years.
DST Unveils FleetCross Cross Reference Integration
DST Inc., a technology provider to the parts and service supply chain, has integrated its DSTWare inventory management system with the FleetCross cross-referencing tool. The integration between FleetCross and DSTWare will provide a single system that goes from the beginning of the repair process all the way through to the point of inventory control and purchasing.
Federal-Mogul Wins Third Award for Automotive Cataloging Excellence
For the third consecutive year, Federal-Mogul has received a National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) President’s Award for excellence in application data maintenance and electronic parts cataloging. The award was presented during the annual NCMA conference in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month.