Keystone Automotive Names New CEO; Broker to Retire
Keystone Automotive Operations today announced that Bob Vor Broker has decided to retire as CEO of the company. Ed Orzetti, an experienced distribution executive, has been appointed to the post, effective March 1. Vor Broker will maintain a consulting role with the company to ensure a smooth transition.
TI Automotive Unit Earns GM Supplier of the Year Honors
TI Automotive’s Chinese operations recently received four major supplier of the year awards, including a General Motors award for outstanding performance. The company also received honors from Hainan Mazda, a joint-venture firm created in 1992 by Mazda; FAW VW, joint-venture between Volkswagen and First Automotive Works; and Brilliance Auto, one of China’s leading domestic car companies.
J.D. Power and Associates and Jumpstart to Host Automotive Internet Roundtable
J.D. Power and Associates will host an Automotive Internet Roundtable in conjunction with Jumpstart Automotive Media, Inc. Nov.1-3 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
Tenneco Automotive CEO Optimistic About New OE Business
Mark P. Frissora, chairman, CEO and president, Tenneco Automotive said the company is winning new OE business with its advanced suspension and emission control technologies. Its products are featured on more than 30 vehicle model premieres at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA).
Executive Interview with Patricia Law, Vice President and General Manager of ANSA Automotive
Patricia Law, VP and general manager of ANSA Automotive, recently sat down with aftermarketNews.com and shared her 25-plus years of market experience and some insight on the aftermarket. In addition to managing ANSA’s Macon, GA, distribution facility, she also actively supports industry initiatives and associations. She is currently serving her second term on the board of directors for AIA (Auto International) a segment of AAIA. She also recently completed the University of the Aftermarket/Northwood University Leadership 2010 Program.
NTEA Releases Two New Resources for Market Plan Development
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently launched two new products developed to help commercial truck and transportation equipment industry professionals with the development of market plans. Through data reported in Work and Vocational Truck Data Source: Truck Registrations by State, Class and Body Type, manufacturers and distributors are prepared to estimate potential aftermarket sales.
Mid America Motorworks Confirms Presence at SEMA
Mid America Motorworks will be exhibiting its Corvette and Porsche interior products at the SEMA Show, November 1-4, 2005, at Booth # 23678 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. With looks from wild to mild, the Mid America booth will sure to have product lines for a wide array of enthusiasts.
Carmakers and Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) Celebrate 25 Years of Information Exchange
The Equipment and Tool Institute marked the 25th year of its Detroit Tech Week – the association’s unique discussion and demonstration forum for members and representatives from DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors and VW/Audi North America- during the week of June 20-24, 2005.
Amsoil Adds Donaldson Filters for Heavy-Duty Applications
Amsoil Inc. has made available to its dealer network Donaldson Co.’s full line of aftermarket heavy-duty air, oil, coolant, fuel and hydraulic filters. Amsoil’s distribution network includes more than 80,000 dealers worldwide.
Chinese Carmaker to Cut Costs by Using Local Components
FAW VW, German car maker Volkswagen’s joint venture with First Automotive Works Corp (FAW), has vowed to increase the amount of locally-produced parts in its cars to cut costs under persistent pressure from the strong euro.