MTC Says Vital Insights Shared at ‘Customer-Focused’ Fall Conference
During the suppliers-only session at the MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, aftermarket manufacturers discussed recent accomplishments and going-forward strategies for the Customer Matrix, Special Ordering, the eCommerce Directory, OptiCat and the Online Member Profile, according to MTC.
AASA Know Your Parts Exhibit at AAPEX to Demonstrate the Importance of Quality Aftermarket Parts
The AASA Know Your Parts exhibit for AAPEX 2010 has been organized by Jack Cameron, AASA vice president, and AASA Marketing Executive Council (MEC) members. It will visually depict the difference between low-cost, low-quality aftermarket parts and parts from full-service aftermarket suppliers.
Polk President to Share Insights at AAIA Town Hall
Tim Rogers joined Polk in September following a 29-year tenure with Maritz Inc., a leading marketing services company, where recent roles included chief marketing officer, and Automotive Group president and president and CEO of Maritz Research.
NASCAR President Mike Helton to Open AAIA Town Hall at AAPEX
Tickets for the event are nearly sold out.
SAF-HOLLAND Names Carl Mesker Vice President, Aftermarket (Americas)
Mesker will direct all aftermarket activities for the Americas and will be responsible for aftermarket sales, marketing and operations. Mesker has more than 22 years of heavy-duty transportation experience. During his 13-year tenure with SAF-HOLLAND, he has held a variety of positions, including director of operations, regional sales manager, OEM account manager and most recently, director of product planning and market development for the Aftermarket Business Unit.
The AMN Week in Review (Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2010)
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Investment Firm Buys Tomkins plc in $5 Billion Acquisition
Tomkins is an industrial holding company that operates a number of businesses serving the general industrial, automotive and construction markets around the globe. Its well-known brands include Gates, Schrader, Titus, Hart & Cooley and Ruskin.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Off On California Brake Pad Bill
Industry associations work with stakeholders to resolve aftermarket concerns.
Polk Signs on as Contributing Sponsor of AAIA Town Hall
“Think Big. Deliver Big: How the Aftermarket Will Drive the Economy, Jobs and Profitability,” is the theme for this year’s AAIA Town Hall.
Largest-Ever Leadership 2.0 Class Begins Busy Week on Campus
Thirty industry professionals gather on Northwood University’s Michigan campus; Session I kicked off with address by industry sales executive Roger McCollum.