Hotel Registration Deadline Extended for 2009 PBES Spring Conference
There is still time to register for the 2009 PBES Spring Conference, which takes place May 12-14.
Three Aftermarket Executives Join AASA Board of Governors
Peter Morse of Morse Automotive heads slate of new 2009 officers.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
Given to only 10 companies from each magazine, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research, which ask readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.
Pronto Presents Awards at Fall Shareholders Conference
Several suppliers recognized for their support at Pronto Fall Shareholders meeting.
The Week in Review (Aug. 25-29, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says "News Archives" at the
Schrader AirAware 2008 TPMS Guide Now Available
ALTAVISTA, Va. — Schrader-Bridgeport International has announced the availability of the 2008 AirAware Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Guide. Schrader AirAware features a full line of TPMS systems, components and tools that meet OE quality and performance specifications. Published by Mitchell1, the guide is suitable for any shop that performs tire service on late-model vehicles
Practical, Hands-on ‘Track’ Sessions Will Open 2008 Aftermarket eForum
BETHESDA, Md. – The 2008 Aftermarket eForum is less than a month away and will start on Monday afternoon, July 14, with three separate educational track sessions. New to the eForum this year, these practical, hands-on sessions will run concurrently from 1 pm to 4:30 pm and will include demonstrations of the latest technologies for
Five Students Receive GAAS Scholarships funded by ASC Industries Grant
NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Recently, five high school students were awarded with Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarships from a pledge made on behalf of ASC Industries’ “Customers Who Care” program. Brandon Dailey of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Matthew Elwer of Delphos, Ohio; Michael Healy of Lima, Ohio; Mitchell Harble of Newark, Ohio; and Stephanie Spalding of
ALLDATA Signs a National Agreement with Fix Auto Network
ELK GROVE, CA — ALLDATA has announced a national account agreement with Fix Auto, a U.S. network of independent auto body repair centers with more than 135 U.S. facilities. Fix Auto body repair centers will now be able to access manufacturers’ collision repair information through a single source – ALLDATA Collision. ALLDATA Collision gives shops
Dayco Products’ Dennis Welvaert Named New AASA Chairman; New Board Members Elected
Dennis Welvaert, president, North American aftermarket division, Dayco Products LLC., Tulsa, OK, took office as chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors at the board’s Nov. 8 board meeting in Chicago. Welvaert is a 37-year veteran in the automotive industry. His career started with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he held various technical positions in research and development before moving into the OEM Sales division.