China Automotive Systems Signs First U.S. Aftermarket Supply Contract with R&B
Steering components and systems supplier China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS), has entered into its first aftermarket supply contract in the United States with aftermarket supplier R&B, known for such brands as Dorman and Motormite. With this agreement and the first shipment of power steering products, China Automotive Systems has officially entered the U.S. auto parts aftermarket.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
MAHLE Clevite Names New General Manager
MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Tate to the position of general manager. Tate brings 26 years of aftermarket experience to MAHLE Clevite, most recently of SPX Service Solutions. In his new role, Tate will assume the management responsibilities for all North American Aftermarket activities for the MAHLE Group, which includes MAHLE Clevite Inc., MAHLE Clevite Canada, ULC and the Aftermarket division of MAHLE Componentes de Motores S.A. de C.V.
The Week in Review (Sept. 4-7, 2007)
by Arianne Anderson The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most 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, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of the
Northwood University Receives Gift from National Catalog Manager Association
MIDLAND, MI — The National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) has given a gift to Northwood University’s Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies. The Sloan building, currently under construction on Northwood’s Midland, MI, campus, will become the home of the university’s O. Temple Sloan, Jr. Automotive Aftermarket Program. This four-year undergraduate dual major enables students to
Aftermarket Industry Veteran Jack Cameron Joins AASA Staff
Jack Cameron, AAP, a 24-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket, will join the staff of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) as vice president, programs and member services. Cameron currently is general manager – automotive/heavy duty aftermarket, the Americas, at The Timken Co. in Canton, OH. He will relocate from Ohio to the association headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC, and officially join the AASA staff on Tuesday, Aug. 14.
NCMA Joins AAIA as New Professional Society
The National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) has joined the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) for the benefit of catalog management professionals throughout the aftermarket industry. The agreement was approved by the full NCMA membership at its recent Knowledge Exchange conference and ratified by the board when they met this week at AAIA headquarters in Bethesda, MD.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at the
In our most recent Executive Interview we asked Jeff Stauffer, senior vice president of global group marketing for Affinia Group, Inc., for his thoughts on ‘cherry picking’ — the growing trend of aftermarket customers selecting their suppliers to suit their needs. At a reader’s request, we opened this question up to several executives from other aftermarket parts makers.
NCMA Raises $6,500 for the Aftermarket Foundation
BETHESDA, MD — The National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) raised $6,500 for the Aftermarket Foundation during the 34th annual NCMA Knowledge Exchange conference held in Savannah, GA, earlier this month. Since in 2004, NCMA has used its annual conference as an opportunity to raise money and awareness for the Aftermarket Foundation, a charitable organization that
APA Launches Scratch and Win Promotion
LENEXA, KS — Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts is launching its spring Scratch and Win promotion and one lucky customer will win a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle. APA’s participating warehouse distributors will give customers a scratch card each time they purchase a product from one of the sponsoring manufacturers. Instant winners will receive gift certificates