James K. Truxal Named 2014 Mitchell 1 Educator Of The Year
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction.
‘Experience the Transformation’ 2014 Tour Features ITW Global Brands: Rain-X, Gumout And Black Magic
The 2014 tour, created and managed by GES (Global Experience Specialists), will be on display showcasing the new interactive demos that will be presented at more than 20 automotive consumer events around the country from NHRA and Formula Drift races to Woodward Dream Cruise, SEMA and Carlisle Ford Nationals.
Mid America Motorworks Founder Mike Yager To Be Inducted Into The Bloomington Gold Great Hall
Yager to be recognized as one of 50 influential pioneers of the Corvette hobby.
Fifty Students Receive GAAS Scholarships Through Grants from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
The scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship to advance their education, either at two-year vocational/technical colleges or four-year colleges and universities. All of these students are either attending or entering vocational programs to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professionals.
Siouxland Tire Dealer Named North America’s Best
Now in its fourth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Awards, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Accuride Announces Two New Appointments to Sales Organization
John Younger joins company as director of aftermarket sales; Tony Pape named VP of national accounts.
Lori Newton Joins Global Parts Network as Director of Operations for Friction Business
Newton began her career with Haldex and served in a variety of positions with the company before being named director of operations.
FleetPride Acquires Keller Truck Parts
National aftermarket heavy duty truck parts distributor FleetPride has acquired Keller Truck Parts, Inc. Keller has 11 locations across Delaware and Maryland. Maryland locations include Annapolis Junction, Baltimore (two branches), Elkton, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Landover and Waldorf. Delaware locations include Dover and Wilmington.
Pirelli Promotes Three Executives
ROME, GA – Several executives recognized for being instrumental in Pirelli’s significant growth over the past four years were recently promoted to vice president posts. Steve Carpino has been promoted to head of R&D and product development, John Hagan will now be in charge of original equipment, and Andrew Kearton, will be responsible for manufacturing.
Jim Berkey Named Director, Refinish Alliance Programs for PPG
Jim Berkey has been named director, refinish alliance programs for PPG Automotive Refinish. In his new position, Berkey will be responsible for leading the Refinish value solution strategies and initiatives for the Throughput Performance Solutions, CertifiedFirst and MVP programs. Berkey joined PPG in 1979 as an engineer at the Carlisle glass plant. He has held a number of operations positions in the flat glass, automotive glass, ARG and architectural metals businesses.