Undercar Express Appoints Tom Elmer Director of Sales and Marketing
Undercar Express, a leading remanufacturer of automotive disc brake calipers headquartered in Cleveland, OH, has appointed Tom Elmer director of sales and marketing. In this new role, Elmer, a 23-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry, will be responsible for sales, marketing, customer relations, program development and pricing.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s Ask The Industry Explores the Philosophy of Collaboration
For this edition of Ask The Industry, we venture into the philosophy of collaboration. It’s a single word solution to an extremely complex problem for everybody in the automotive aftermarket, from manufacturer CEO to warehouse manager. Although that word has been spoken from prominent voices throughout the years, the reality is that there are still major hurdles that need to be dealt with before the industry can begin to chart a course to success via collaboration. We spoke with some industry executives to give us insight on how we may be able to arrive at that point.
R&B to Acquire Canadian Manufacturing Business
R&B, Inc., a supplier of OE Dealer “Exclusive” automotive replacement parts, automotive hardware and brake products, has signed a letter of intent to acquire The Automotive Edge/Hermoff, a privately held company which manufactures and distributes exhaust manifolds, catalytic converters and related exhaust components throughout Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.
APA Holds its Annual National Conference
The Lenexa, Kan.-based Automotive Parts Associates (APA) held its Shareholders/Manufacturers Annual Conference in New Orleans last weekend. APA President Dan Freeman addressed the APA membership at last weekend’s national convention in New Orleans.
APA Holds its Annual National Conference
The Lenexa, Kan.-based Automotive Parts Associates (APA) held its Shareholders/Manufacturers Annual Conference in New Orleans last weekend. APA President Dan Freeman addressed the APA membership at last weekend’s national convention in New Orleans.
R&B, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year Sales and Earnings; Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
R&B, Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year, which ended on Dec. 25, 2004. For the fourth quarter, sales increased 17 percent to $65.1 million from $55.6 million in the same period last year. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2004 was $4 million compared to net income of $3.8 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter increased 5 percent to 44 cents from 42 cents in the same period last year.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces Winners of the Automotive Communications Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) has announced the winners of the new Automotive Communications Awards (ACA). The awards were presented during the Women’s Board reception on Tuesday, Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, during AAPEX. The Automotive Communications Awards recognize companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and PR efforts. The business-to-consumer awards have 14 categories for entry targeted to women, including car care clinics and direct mail piece or campaign/newsletter. The business-to-business awards consist of 21 categories with such options as logo design and special promotions and promotional events/trade show.
Early Bird Registration for University Forum Ends Friday
Don’t miss the chance to gain critical insight on surviving in the aftermarket while increasing your career growth and value to your company. Register now for the University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum, which takes place just prior to the kickoff of AAPEX on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas. Early bird registration for University Forum ends on Friday, Oct. 15.
University Forum Early Bird Registration Ends Oct. 15
Don’t miss the chance to gain critical insight on surviving in the aftermarket while increasing your career growth and value to your company. Register now for the University of the Aftermarket’s University Forum, which takes place just prior to the kickoff of AAPEX on Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas.
Leadership 2010: Learn About Hot Issues for the 21st Century at University Forum
This year at University Forum, Chuck Udell, AAP, will moderate “Best of Leadership 2010 — Hot Issues for the 21st Century.” This session will feature two issues to be selected by Leadership 2010 participants and the University of the Aftermarket leadership as the most relevant issues from this year’s 2010 class. Selection will occur during Session II of Leadership 2010 in September.