Axalta Commences Initial Public Offering
The shares will be offered by certain affiliates of The Carlyle Group.
EnerDel And Allison Transmission Enter Into Strategic Relationship
EnerDel’s Lithium-ion ESS Vigor+ pack is ‘Buy American’ compliant and now fully approved as Allison support equipment.
Mobileye N.V. Launches Initial Public Offering
The offering is for 27,750,000 ordinary shares. The IPO price is currently expected to be between $17 and $19 per share.
SEMA Garage Tour Showcases Low-Cost Resources For Manufacturers
Conference showcases tools and resources for product developers. Topics include data standards, emissions certification, connected vehicles, automotive apps and more.
Fifteen Finalists Selected In Champion Spark Plug Brand’s $125,000 ‘Search for A Champion’ Contest
Nearly 400 racers to compete for Champion sponsorship packages; Voting for $50,000 grand prize begins Feb. 21 at www.AlwaysaChampion.com.
Aftermarket Foundation Names Two New Members To Its Board
Luanne Brown, president of eTool Developers LLC and member of the SEMA Board of Directors; and Jeffrey Helfrich, vice president – purchasing, TBC Corp., have been named to the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees.
SEMA Changes Name, Format Of Street Performance Council To Focus On Emerging Technology
The newly renamed “Emerging Trends & Technology Network” (ETTN) will focus on helping members succeed by using new trends and technologies.
AAIA Matching American Red Cross Donations For Superstorm Sandy Relief
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) will match up to $10,000 in donations to the American Red Cross to aid in the relief efforts for Superstorm Sandy, for a potential total combined donation of $20,000. AAIA announced the initiative via Twitter during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) on Thursday, Nov. 1 in Las Vegas.
OBITUARY: Dave McBroom, President Of The Florida Autobody Collision Alliance
William David “Dave” McBroom passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, in Jacksonville, Fla., at the age of 67. A native of Cookeville, Tenn., and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, McBroom served in the U.S. Army for 21 years and was a decorated helicopter pilot in Vietnam before retiring as a Colonel.
OBITUARY: Gerald Bugenhagen, Dayco North Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Ed Rammel, president of Dayco North American Aftermarket, said, “Jerry earned the respect of all because of his conscientious approach, loyalty, commitment and most importantly, his dedication to the people he managed. He was a big part of our family for many years and served as a mentor to many. We are deeply heartbroken by his passing.”