Aftermarket Woman of the Year Nomination Deadline Is Friday, Sept. 17
The winner is chosen by the Women’s Board Membership and Special Programs committee based on her longevity in the aftermarket, her career accomplishments, her leadership capabilities and dedication to the automotive aftermarket industry.
ArvinMeritor Launches New ProTec High Mobility Independent Suspension Series
Designed for tactical and combat wheeled military vehicles and armored personnel carriers, as well as off-highway, emergency and custom chassis vehicles, the ProTec HMIS is available in three configurations — Series 30 for light-duty, Series 40 for medium- and medium-heavy duty and Series 50 for heavy-duty applications.
Mitchell 1’s Online Community Reaches 30,000 Postings
The Shop Management Users Forum allows participants to ask software functionality questions, comment on other users’ postings and exchange ideas to increase the effective usage of Manager/ManagerPlus, as well as related Mitchell 1 programs within their shop environment.
Celette and Elektron Donate $20,000 Welder to I-CAR Education Foundation School Makeover Winner
Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School, the I-CAR Education Foundation’s 2009 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant winner, will receive an Elektron MI-100 welder with accessories.
Penray Introduces Kevin Chong as Chemist
Chong will be involved with the quality control process and other lab and product formulation functions.
Jim John Named Director of Automotive Program Development and Recruiting at Northwood University
John was formerly chair of Northwood’s aftermarket management program.
Industry Collaboration through AutomotiveScholarships.com Provides 136 Students with Awards Totaling $158,000
Individual scholarships ranged from $250 to $3,000, and, in total, $158,000 was awarded. In its 15-year history, the fund has presented more than $1.5 million in awards to more than 1,500 students.
Cummins Names New Vice President of Latin American Business
New VP of Latin American Business Luis Pasquotto joined Cummins in 1992.
Michael Barratt Promoted to AAIA Senior Vice President, Meetings and Events
Barratt has been with AAIA, and previously with the Automotive Parts and Accessories Association (APAA), for a combined 14 years.
The AMN Week in Review (Aug. 9-13, 2010)
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