AIM Expands Technical Support Department
To better support its customers’ technical service requirements, AIM has expanded its technical support department that includes the appointment of Melody Smith as a technical support assistant. This appointment enables AIM’s technical support manager, Chad Janes, to spend more time supporting customers in the field.
From Counterman.com: The Globalization of the Groups
It was bound to happen: Globalization has come to programmed distribution. Of course, it was just a matter of time, as the industry quickly moves in directions that increasingly point outside U.S. borders, sometimes across entire oceans.
From Counterman.com: Breaking Rank
Counterman Publisher Jon Owens discusses the recent break of O’Reilly from program group, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.
OBITUARY: Former Grote Rep David Baratti Passes Away
David Baratti, 45, vice president of sales and marketing for Heil Environmental, died June 17 at home in Chattanooga, TN. Baratti joined Heil in January 2002 as general sales manager, eastern region. Baratti came to Heil from Grote Industries, a vehicle safety systems manufacturer. He joined Grote in 1990 as a field rep. After a stint as Southeast regional sales manager, he spent four years as manager of marketing services, with responsibility for marketing, product development and customer service. He was named director of OEM sales in 1997 and held this position until he signed on at Heil.
AIM Heavy Duty Catalogs Provide Information for New and Reman Alternators and Starters
Now available from AIM are catalogs for the heavy duty industry with information on both new and remanufactured starters and alternators. In addition to printed catalogs, AIM’s entire database of application information is available through its electronic catalog at: www.aimpowerinmotion.com/database.
Perfection Clutch Acquires Mevotech Clutch Assets
Perfection Clutch Co. has acquired all the clutch assets of Toronto, Canada-based Mevotech Inc. This is the second Mevotech division to be sold off in recent weeks. Last week it was announced that ASC Industries would purchase Mevotech’s new water pump division.
PEAK Antifreeze Joins Andretti Racing Lineup for 2007 Season
INDIANAPOLIS — PEAK Antifreeze has announced it will sponsor Andretti Green Racing for the 2007 IndyCar Series season. Marketed and distributed by Old World Industries, one of the largest privately-owned companies competing in the automotive aftermarket, PEAK Antifreeze is an associate sponsor of Andretti Green and is also the "Official Antifreeze & Coolant" of Danica
MEMA’s Bob McKenna Appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Prestigious Committee of 100
Bob McKenna, president and CEO of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Association Committee of 100. He is one of eight association executives joining the Committee.
Nick DiVerde is the general manager of the shop management solutions group at Mitchell 1, a leading provider of shop management systems to the automotive aftermarket. In his current position, DiVerde establishes product and business direction for the shop management and estimating product lines for both the Mitchell 1and ShopKey brands.
Jeff Blocher Named Brand Manager for WIX Filters
Affinia Group has named 20-year aftermarket industry veteran Jeff Blocher brand manager for WIX Filtration.