CAWA Plans 50th Anniversary Celebrations
The California/Nevada Automotive Wholesalers Association (CAWA) is celebrating its 50 year anniversary. Established in 1955 by 26 jobbers throughout California, CAWA continues today as one of the nation’s premiere regional automotive parts trade associations. CAWA has planned celebratory activities that will occur throughout the year in California and Nevada culminating with the annual CAWA meeting during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas.
SAE Plans Centennial Celebrations
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE ) plans to hold special celebrations at several of its conferences and expositions in 2005 to celebrate its 100 year anniversary. SAE has been serving the mobility engineering community since 1905. From a black tie gala and special section functions to PR events and centennial series editions of its magazines, there will be ample opportunities for joining SAE in toasting its first century.
Online Registration Open for FAIA Golden Anniversary Celebration and Conference
Online registration is now available for the Florida Automotive Industry Association’s (FAIA) 50th Anniversary celebration and conference. FAIA’S Golden Anniversary Celebration & Conference will be held July 23-24 at the J.W. Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
Dana Corp. Prepares for 100th Anniversary Celebrations
Dana Corp. will kick off its centennial-year celebrations at an automotive technology event in downtown Detroit, this while banners announcing the anniversary will begin peppering downtown Toledo. The Toledo firm, which turns 100 on April 1, will start its centennial celebration at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress. Dana will return to the March 8 to 11 event at Cobo Center for the first time since 2001 after bowing out, along with other large suppliers, for business and financial reasons.
ASA Planning ‘Celebration of Excellence’
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is finalizing plans for the “Celebration of Excellence” which will take place Friday, Nov. 5 at the Flamingo Las Vegas. The event will honor the achievements of ASA members and other industry leaders. The program will include a graduation ceremony recognizing those who have earned the Automotive Management Institute’s Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) designation, as well as the presentation of a number of awards, including the Chairman’s Award of Excellence, a humanitarian award and a legislative award.
Michelin Sponsors WWII Vets for D-Day 80th Anniversary Trip
WWII vets will participate in several parades, ceremonies and celebrations during their 10-day tour of the Normandy region.
AMN ‘What You Need to Know’
It’s been a busy week in AftermarketNews. Here are five stories you need to know heading into the weekend.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Previews Aftermarket Technology Conference
Returning this year will be the second-annual MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge where startups will pitch their technologies to a panel of venture capital experts as well as conference attendees who can then vote for their favorite startup pitch in real-time.
Ziebart Recognizes Franchise Owners at Annual Conference
Nick Lambie of Morgantown, West Virginia, received the Dealer of the Year award.
Registration Open for MEMA Aftermarket Technology Conference
The event will take place October 13-15, in Clearwater Beach, Florida.