AAIA’s Kathleen Schmatz and Susan Medick Discuss the Aftermarket Financial Symposium
The upcoming first-ever Aftermarket Financial Symposium (AFS), presented by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and modeled after the highly successful Aftermarket eForum, will be geared toward CFOs, financial service providers, investment analysts, CPA firms and others with interests in the automotive aftermarket. aftermarketNews.com recently sat down with Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, AAIA and Susan Medick, chief financial and operations officer, AAIA, to find out what attendees can expect at the symposium.
Jon Owens Named Publisher of BodyShop Business
Babcox Publications has announced the appointment of Jon Owens as publisher of BodyShop Business magazine.
AAPEX Now Accepts Entries for New Packaging Showcase
Entry forms for the New Packaging Showcase at the 2005 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Nov. 1-4, in Las Vegas, are now online at www.aapexshow.com.
KYB Names Aaron Shaffer Marketing Manager
KYB America LLC has promoted Aaron Shaffer to the position of marketing manager. Shaffer began his career at KYB as a territory manager, managing customers in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Since May of 2004, Shaffer has served as KYB’S customer service manager before being promoted to his current position.
Photos from the Tenth Annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
The 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, held May 11-12, wrapped up yesterday in Chicago. This was the tenth anniversary of the two-day event, and was chock-full of valuable presentations and panel discussions featuring numerous industry leaders. Here aftermarketNews.com editors share some photographic highlights from the event.
Photos from the Tenth Annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
The 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, held May 11-12, wrapped up yesterday in Chicago. This was the tenth anniversary of the two-day event, and was chock-full of valuable presentations and panel discussions featuring numerous industry leaders. Here aftermarketNews.com editors share some photographic highlights from the event.
Taking Lessons from the Past, Projecting on the Future at the 10th Annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Chicago
“LIVE FROM GAAS” Who will fix the cars? What impact will China have in manufacturing parts? Why are consumers turning to dealers for repairs? These and other important questions were the focus of the 2005 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS), taking place yesterday and today in Chicago.
Executive Interview: Bill Maggs and Michael Mitchell Talk About the Recent Merger of Pronto and RPM
Following on the heels of RPM Group’s merger with Pronto, Mitchell and Maggs sat down for a phone interview with aftermarketNews. The two men gave us the scoop on what changes are on the horizon for the newly merged group as well as their thoughts on the future of programmed distribution.
Executive Interview: Bill Maggs and Michael Mitchell Talk About the Recent Merger of Pronto and RPM
Following on the heels of RPM Group’s merger with Pronto, Mike Mitchell and Bill Maggs sat down for a phone interview with aftermarketNews. The two men gave us the scoop on what changes are on the horizon for the newly merged group as well as their thoughts on the future of programmed distribution.
Executive Interview: Bill Maggs and Michael Mitchell Talk About the Recent Merger of Pronto and RPM
Following on the heels of RPM Group’s merger with Pronto, Mike Mitchell and Bill Maggs sat down for a phone interview with aftermarketNews. The two men gave us the scoop on what changes are on the horizon for the newly merged group as well as their thoughts on the future of programmed distribution.