The AMN Week in Review (March 21-25, 2011)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Affinia Global Brake & Chassis Names Senior Vice President Sales
Bruce Tartaglione comes to Affinia from United Components Inc. of Evansville, Ind., where he served as vice president of traditional aftermarket. In this position, he was responsible for coordinating aftermarket sales for four business units, while piloting a digital marketing initiative. He has also previously held management positions with Standard Motor Products and BWD (Echlin/Dana). Throughout his career, Tartaglione has worked closely with retail customers on strategic marketing initiatives while fostering corporate cultures that support long-term aftermarket relationships.
NASCAR Performance and Exclusive Partners to Sponsor NASCAR Hall of Fame
Through this sponsorship agreement, NASCAR Performance will integrate its family of automotive brands into an interactive exhibit area in the Race Week section of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Aftermarket Veteran Lou Merz Named President of Venchurs Global
Venchurs Global was founded in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Venchurs Inc., a privately held logistics provider founded in 1973. Venchurs Global assists U.S. auto parts companies find and partner with cost-competitive manufacturers worldwide. Merz assumes the role immediately.
Standard Motor Products Unveils New Corporate, Brand Sites
Every SMP brand and division site has been completely redesigned to serve visitors more efficiently and effectively.