Northwood’s 47th Auto Show to Feature VIP Panelists and Speakers
The VIP Panel begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 in Griswold Lecture Hall, with a panelists who will be speaking on current market topics and how these influence their segments of the automotive business. The public is welcome to attend this panel discussion.
Experian and JATO Introduce New Database to Include Mexican Vehicles in Operation
The global information services firm says this new data will assist North American aftermarket companies in making more informed decisions regarding this potentially lucrative region.
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Retailers
The retailer-focused sessions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Polk Launches New Monthly Vehicle Report for the Aftermarket
Polk’s new Market Entrance Report is the industry’s fastest identification of vehicles hitting the road, the company says.
FleetPride Acquires Southwest Brake & Parts Inc.
Southwest Brake & Parts was founded in 1958 by the Holaski family. The company operates locations in Detroit, Burton (Flint), Hazel Park, Jackson, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw and Wixom, Mich. — all of which are part of this asset purchase agreement.
Keynote Speaker to Discuss Economy at BIG R Show
Chris Wheeler, senior vice president of Texas Capital Bank, will speak at the event courtesy of Owner Resource Group, one of the official sponsors of the BIG R Show and APRA’s authorized financial services provider.
AAIA Urges Congress to Take Action on Key Issues Critical to Aftermarket
Following passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, AAIA is strongly urging that Congress take three additional actions before it adjourns to ensure the economic health of the industry both now and in the future.
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Parts Stores, Repair Shops
All AAPEX education sessions are free and open to all and will be held Nov. 2-4 in Marco Polo Rooms 701-706 on the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1 in the Venetian Hotel.
SKF Reports $2 Billion in Customer Savings
Based on experience working with 19,000 cases around the world, SKF first developed the SKF Documented Solutions Program to help its customers predict the annual net cost savings they could realize by using SKF products and services. Because of the large quantity of data that has been collected, SKF says it is in a unique position to be able to quickly and accurately project and then measure the total cost of ownership on specific initiatives.
MontAd Adds DST to Client Roster
According to Rita Siedlaczek, a partner at MontAd, the firm will develop and implement a range of programs to help brand and position DST in its markets.