Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda to Receive SAE Foundation’s 2005 Manufacturing Leadership Award
Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda, honorary chairman of the Toyota Motor Corp., has been selected as the recipient of the 2005 Manufacturing Leadership Award issued by the SAE Foundation. Dr. Toyoda will travel from Japan to receive the award at the Annual SAE Foundation Banquet on Tuesday, May 24, at the Renaissance Center Wintergarden in Detroit.
Alcoa Employees Selected as Earthwatch Fellows
Fifteen employees of Pittsburgh based steelmaker Alcoa have been selected as Earthwatch Institute fellows and will participate in scientific research expeditions around the world as part of the company’s overall conservation and sustainability efforts
Alcoa Employees Selected as Earthwatch Fellows
Fifteen employees of Pittsburgh based steelmaker Alcoa have been selected as Earthwatch Institute fellows and will participate in scientific research expeditions around the world as part of the company’s overall conservation and sustainability efforts.
IRL to Celebrate Kick-off of 10th Season with 13-City ‘Green Flag Tour’
In celebration of the start of its 10th season, the Indy Racing League (IRL) announced it will launch a 14-day, 13-city “Green Flag Tour.” The tour, which will carry the green flag that will be used to start the season-opening Toyota Indy 300, will begin Feb. 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and conclude at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 6. Along the way, the flag will travel some 7,500 miles, visiting nine of the country’s biggest cities and 10 markets that will host IndyCar Series events.
Siemens VDO Names Siskel Sales Co 2004 Sales Agency of the Year
Siemens VDO Automotive has named the Siskel Sales Co. of Northfield, Ill., as its Sales Agency of the Year for 2004. The Siskel Sales Company was started in 1966 and has more than 13 traveling sales professionals. It has represented Siemens VDO Automotive for the past 16 years.
AAIA’s Aaron Lowe Shares the History and How-to’s for its Annual Legislative Summit
Our latest Executive Interview features Aaron Lowe, vice president of government affairs for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association. On March 1 and 2, more than 200 aftermarket executives will gather in our nation’s capitol for the 2005 Aftermarket Legislative Summit. The annual event gives representatives of the aftermarket the opportunity to provide policymakers with the information they need to make educated and informed decisions about issues that impact the aftermarket. Major issues to be highlighted during this year’s Summit include: The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act; association health plans; anti-counterfeiting; and asbestos litigation reform legislation. Lowe recently shared with us some history about this industry-critical event and how you can get involved.
2005 North American International Auto Show Economic Impact Reaches $580 Million
The 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is expected to have a $580 million impact on the Metro Detroit economy, according to David Sowerby, C.F.A., portfolio manager and chief market analyst at Loomis Sayles & Co. Sowerby said this projection would represent a 5 percent gain from last year’s estimated levels.
Executive Interview: John Lampe, chairman, president and CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding
Two years ago on August 9, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. — and the whole tire industry — changed for all time. John Lampe has been in the middle of the entire saga from day one. More importantly, as chairman, president and CEO of what is now Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding (BFAH) and the head of Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire, the Kansas native has led the once-beleaguered company back from the brink.
Herman Trend Alert: Bonuses for New Hires
Employers are becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of highly talented employees. Recruiting efforts are being stepped up. Once again, bonuses are being paid to new employees, just for joining the company.
Parts Plus National Convention Registration Hits Record Number
Parts Plus is planning to hold its ninth annual convention in New Orleans in early 2005 and already attendee registration is exceeding past events, according to Mike Lambert, president of Parts Plus. Lambert explained that the group combined technology and direct mailings to encourage early registration for the event. Customers are also registering early to take advantage of earnback programs being promoted by Parts Plus distributors in their local markets.