Timken to Invest $225 Million at Faircrest Steel Plant in Ohio
Newly ratified labor agreement with USW clears way for investment. Project targeted at serving energy and industrial market demand; slated to increase productivity and throughput for profitable growth.
Car Care Fair Exhibit Returns to AAPEX: Learn How to Drive More Business to Your Business
This year’s Car Care Fair will include a sneak peek of the new consumer-driven website and the “behind the scenes of your repair shop” video.
AASA China Aftermarket Forum to Promote Aftermarket at Career Fair at Jiangsu University
The event, “All in Car,” will take place at Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15.
AAIA Appoints Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Sheryl Wilkerson was previously president of Willow LLC, where she advised automotive, telematics, wireless and technology companies and industry associations on regulatory, government affairs, public safety and technology issues. Wilkerson has been affiliated with a number of Washington, D.C., associations and law firms and has held senior staff positions at the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Federal Judiciary, Federal Communications Commission and a vice presidential campaign.
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Restored 1964 Fairlane Painted in Bold Sherwin-Williams Planet Color Custom Finishes
Proceeds from the car, owned by Barrett-Jackson President Steve Davis, will support Armed Forces Foundation efforts.
Timken Evaluates $225 Million Investment for New Capacity at Faircrest Steel Plant in Ohio
Recommendation expected by year’s end.
AAIA Names Paul Fiore Director of Government Affairs
Fiore worked for the Tire Industry Association since 2003, most recently as director of government and business relations. He has also served as executive vice president of the Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades.
Herman Trend Alert: A New Game for Public Affairs
Writing for Forbes.com, cybersecurity reporter Andy Greenberg coined the term “Forced Transparency” to describe the new reality facing companies and governments. WikiLeaks and its copycats now leave organizations no choice but to voluntarily, if reluctantly, share information that was previously secret.
MEMA Announces New Vice President of Government Affairs
As vice president for legislative affairs, Boland will be responsible for directing all federal and state lobbying activities for MEMA and will report to MEMA senior vice president of government affairs, Ann Wilson.
Car Care Fair Exhibit Returns to AAPEX
The completely redesigned Car Care Fair exhibit occupies a 22 x 30 foot space located on the upper floor of the Sands Expo Center, and staff will be on-hand to explain the benefits for companies doing business throughout the distribution channel to be involved in the consumer education campaign. Visitors will get one-on-one demonstrations of how to plan and host Community Car Care Events, and free consumer vehicle inspections during National Car Care Month and throughout the year.