Ninety-five Winners Share $4,200 in Gifts and Prizes at CABA Golf Outing
PASADENA, MD – It was a day of big wins at the 38th Annual Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) Golf Scramble & Dinner held June 14 around the maritime marshes at Queenstown Harbor on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Ninety-five players each received their share of $1,700 in golfer gifts, getting a lightweight garment bag,
Delphi Workers Pressed to Decide
After 21 months of negotiations, Delphi Corp.’s UAW workers learned Monday that they have just two or three days to decide whether to ratify a new agreement that would offer payouts and buyouts in exchange for slashing their wages, jobs and plants. The union hopes to wrap up voting by the end of the day today.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: Do Technicians Care Where Parts are Made?
As a low-cost option for manufacturing parts, outsourcing to countries like China and India is no longer just for the ‘forward thinkers’ in this industry. at the very top of the distribution channel, the comfort level with offering product that isn’t “Made in the USA” has increased greatly. You could say it’s no longer even an issue, given the realities of today’s marketplace. But what about the other end of the distribution channel – what do the technicians think? We asked a couple local technicians how much country of origin matters when selecting parts for repairs. Simply put, we asked if they care where a part is made.
Herman Trend Alert: Global War for Talent
Employers worldwide are stressed. They’re challenged to find, engage and retain the skilled workers they need to manufacture their products and serve their customers. Some companies have had mission-critical jobs open for more than a year. One hospital has been looking for a physician for three years. Consultant Ira Wolfe’s “Perfect Labor Storm” is here.
From Counterman.com: And Now for Some Good News
New stats from NADA show that the aftermarket just might be making progress in its attempt to regain ground on dealership parts and service.
Record New Member Attendance at Car Care Council Women’s Board Summer Meeting
BETHESDA, MD – The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announced the success of its 2007 summer meeting, held June 6-7 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With more than 30 attendees registered, the WB welcomed a record seven new members to the meeting. More than 70 members strong, the
R. L. Polk & Co’s Ask the Industry Looks at the Increased Selling and Buying of Outsourced Products
The words “offshoring” and “outsourcing” are loaded terms that can touch a nerve with some in the automotive aftermarket. The idea of manufacturing or importing product from overseas brings up questions about quality, safety and intellectual property, not to mention concerns over the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs. However, for many in the aftermarket, outsourcing is starting to lose its stigma; not everyone in the aftermarket still sees outsourcing as a dirty word.
ASC Inc. Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Buyer Interested in Two ASC Business Units
According to a recent news reports, ASC Inc., the Southgate, MI, specialty automotive manufacturer formerly known as American Sunroof Co., last week filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code. The company reports owing millions of dollars to hundreds of creditors.However, the news isn’t entirely dire. On Friday, it was announced that Hancock Park Associates, a private-equity firm based in Los Angeles, has signed a definitive purchase agreement to purchase the automotive "open air" roof-systems unit and the automotive design-services unit of ASC from its owner, American Specialty Cars Holdings LLC.
Integrated Supply Network Names New President
LAKELAND, FL — Integrated Supply Network (ISN) has announced the appointment of Paul Dyer to the position of president of ISN. Dyer has worked with ISN for the past 10 years in a consulting role to help develop internal programs and policies. During his career he has taught full-time at Rollins College, served as an
From Counterman.com: Mitch’s World — Friction Can Result in Excessive Heat
By Mitch Schneider The ‘chirp’ was unmistakable, the kind of noise that could only come from one wheel locking up while the other three remained free. The fact that the vehicle, a 1990 four-wheel drive Suburban, “symptomized” directly in front of the office door didn’t hurt either. An inspection revealed a host of problems, not