Centric Introduces Complete Brake Program for Fleets
The Centric Parts fleet program is supported by replacement components including brake drums, brake shoes, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, brake lines, brake boosters, clutch hydraulics, hubs, bearings and seals.
Panel of Experts Explores the Tangled Web of ‘E-Tailing’ at AASA Executive Breakfast
A panel of top e-commerce executives convened at AAPEX Tuesday morning to explore the tangled web of Internet retailing. The panel left AASA Executive Breakfast attendees with some advice: Have good data, good content and the right parts to fuel online sales to both consumers and professionals.
Executive Interview with Tom Tecklenburg Director, Global Automotive Aftermarket, Timken
Tom Tecklenburg is director of the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket business for The Timken Company. Named to this role when he joined Timken in 2007, Tecklenburg is responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of the company’s automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket business globally. He has direct responsibility for sales, marketing, account management and supply chain development activities in North America and Europe, with matrix responsibilities for the rest of world. In today’s Executive Interview, Tecklenburg brings us up to speed on activities and initiatives for Timken’s global aftermarket business.
FRAS-LE Expands Its Brake Pad Portfolio by 32 Percent
FRAS-LE, which launched its brake pad line to the automotive aftermarket in the summer of 2009, has nearly doubled its portfolio one year later.
ASAAA to Launch Legislative Industry Education Awareness Program Specifically For State Legislatures
The program has been established to assist in increasing awareness by state legislators of the major positive economic and consumer benefits generated by the automotive aftermarket parts and service industry. The campaign will create a blueprint whereby state associations can implement creative industry education tools, messages and innovative resources in their own state Capitols and regulatory agencies to increase awareness among policymakers about the benefits of a vibrant and robust industry.
Delphi Launches New Global Advertising Campaign and Website
‘High Standards, Below the Surface’ advertising campaign and website based on technician feedback.
AASA Know Your Parts Introduces ‘Supplier Evaluation Standards,’ Announces International Efforts to Promote Quality Parts
The new standards were introduced at a news conference held in Las Vegas yesterday prior to the opening of AAPEX 2010.
New Motor Vehicle Component Remanufacturers Association Launched at AAPEX: Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA)
MEMA yesterday announced the launch of a new MEMA-affiliated association, the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), which will exclusively serve motor vehicle component remanufacturers.
John Passante Named President of Brenton Productions
He replaces Brenton’s founder, Frank McGonagle, who will continue to work alongside Passante as chairman of the company.
AMN Careers: Current Openings at American Tire Distributors
American Tire Distributors is one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the tire industry. The company has a number of various positions available in regions where it is expanding across the country.