Exide Announces Groundbreaking Solar Installations In Portugal
The installation will be one of the largest self-consumption generation units with storage in Europe, showcasing the potential for systems of this kind to be deployed at scale.
MACS Board Of Directors Elects Officers For 2019
The board of directors of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide met during the 2019 Training Event and Trade Show in Anaheim, California. More than 700 attendees were at the event and MACS exhibit space was sold out, hosting 72 exhibitors and 84 booths.
AASA To Offer First Preview Of New Study On the Emerging ‘New Retail’ Aftermarket At Its Vision Conference
Barry Neal (pictured), Roland Berger partner and its U.S. aftermarket leader, will discuss the new business models being pursued by both current aftermarket players and new “digital giants” in the presentation, “The ‘New Retail’ Future of the Aftermarket (and How to Win),” at the upcoming 2019 AASA Vision Conference on Wednesday, April 3, at The Henry in Dearborn, Michigan.
Gentex To Sponsor The 2019 Michigan International Auto Show
This year’s event will showcase hundreds of vehicles from more than two dozen global manufacturers, including sedans, vans, SUVs, trucks, hybrids, sports cars and more. 2019 will also see the return of the “Million Dollar Motorway,” a room filled with numerous high-end luxury cars, and the Gilmore Car Museum, which once again plans to bring an impressive display of vintage vehicles.
Q&A With New MANN+HUMMEL CEO Werner Lieberherr
Werner Lieberherr was named CEO of MANN+HUMMEL on Oct. 30. While still settling into his new role, one thing about Lieberherr is clear: he is an energetic, outside-the-box leader who has a laser-like focus on one mission – to make this company more “customer-obsessed,” as he puts it.
Automotive Trends: A Mostly Positive Outlook For The Aftermarket
The looming shift to autonomous technology is one of five trends that Seng highlighted in his AAPEX presentation, “Five Trends in Five Minutes: Key Trends Impacting the North American Automotive Aftermarket.”
New Vehicle Sales Pace To Decline Again Despite Higher Discounts
The new vehicle retail sales pace in April is expected to fall from a year ago, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate for retail sales is expected to be 13.5 million units, down 500,000 from April 2017.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Announces Brian Merz As Director Of National Account Sales
Chris Gabrelcik, LSI president, said, “We were very fortunate to find Brian (pictured) and add him to the team. His outstanding relationships with the major retailers developed over the past 20 years promoting and supporting products similar to ours made him a perfect fit for this key senior position.”
The Herman Trend Alert: Using Robots To Pick And Pack
Using what it describes as “advanced robotics and AI,” an Israeli-based startup employs robots to power customized warehouses or micro-fulfillment centers. These facilities must be small enough to be placed in urban areas, rather than miles away on the outskirts of town.
Autocare 2018 Supply Chain Stream Program Announced
The event, organized by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, aims to leave no stone unturned to ensure that members involved in the automotive parts manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and retail sectors, along with industry service providers, gain the maximum benefits from taking part.
