Last Week at AAPEX: Fred Bunting Receives Art Fisher Award
AWDA presented the 2007 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award to Fred A. Bunting in recognition of his passion for training and education. Bunting received this honor during AWDA’s general session, held last Sunday night in Las Vegas. The Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award is presented annually to an aftermarket company or individual that demonstrates outstanding commitment to education and training, either within their own companies or throughout the industry. Given in memory of former AWDA chairman Art Fisher, the award grants substantial scholarships in the name of the award winner to two students enrolled in the automotive aftermarket management program at Northwood University.
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines, Part Five: Offshoring’s Dangerous Side
While there are certainly many benefits to sourcing aftermarket products from lower cost countries, there are also numerous pitfalls that should be identified and considered before simply jumping on this latest trend.
The Week in Review (Oct. 22-26, 2007)
by Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most 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, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of the
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines, Part Four: Questions and Answers
Technology and the global economy are forcing the industry to ask some fundamental questions about the way suppliers and distributors address the products they make, buy and sell. In part four of a five-part series, Dave Caracci continues to look at some of these questions and offers some possible answers.
Don McEntee Named VP of Marketing for SKF Vehicle Service Market, North America
SKF has appointed Don McEntee vice president of marketing of the SKF Vehicle Service Market (VSM), North America Business Unit, effective immediately. McEntee will report to Mike McGrath, president of the VSM North America Business Unit. In his new position, McEntee will manage an expanded marketing organization that includes cataloging, communications, marketing, pricing, product management, program distribution and sales administration.
Two Valuable New University of the Aftermarket Workshops to Precede AAPEX Show in Las Vegas
The University of the Aftermarket will offer two new three-hour business workshops on Monday, Oct. 29, at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. The new workshops – “Improving Sales Proficiency” and “Fact-Based Marketing/Category Management” – will enable aftermarket professionals to enhance their competitive skills and earn continuing education units (CEU) in conjunction with the 2007 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), which opens Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Delphi Donates $10,000 to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
Delphi Product & Service Solutions President Frank Ordonez recently presented the University of the Aftermarket with a $10,000 check from Delphi. The donation was given to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation General Endowment fund, which is used to support continued education in the aftermarket.
University of the Aftermarket Unveils New Web Site
MIDLAND, MI — Like several leading aftermarket manufacturers and distribution organizations, the University of the Aftermarket has enhanced its presence on the World Wide Web with a highly interactive new website, www.northwood.edu/aftermarket. The new site replaces the functionally limited www.univaftmkt.org site established when the University of the Aftermarket became an operating unit of Northwood University.
Seats Still Available for Oct. 3-4 ‘Aftermarket Overview’ Workshop in Southfield, MI
MIDLAND, MI — A few seats still remain for the University of the Aftermarket’s “Aftermarket Overview” workshop, slated for Oct. 3-4, at Federal-Mogul’s worldwide headquarters in Southfield, MI. “Aftermarket Overview” is designed for professionals who are new to the industry or have recently assumed new job responsibilities that require additional insight to the structure and
‘Aftermarket Overview’ Workshop to be Held in Detroit
MIDLAND, MI — “Aftermarket Overview,” an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities facing today’s automotive parts and service industry, will return to the Detroit area Oct. 3-4 at Federal-Mogul Corp.’s worldwide headquarters in Southfield, MI. One of the most popular workshops offered by the University of the Aftermarket, “Aftermarket Overview” is an ideal educational