ZF Services Hires Tom Rafferty as National Sales Manager
New national sales manager to help increase the presence of ZF Services’ brands in the independent aftermarket. Rafferty to manage the company’s program group customers in North America.
Deadline Extended for Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Nominations
New, extended deadline for manufacturers and distributors to apply is now March 11.
Nominate Your Company for the Polk Inventory Efficiency Award
Deadline for manufacturers and distributors to apply is March 4.
Polk Now Accepting Inventory Efficiency Award Nominations
Previous winners include: Uni-Select USA, VIP Parts, Tires and Service; NAPA Auto Parts; Parts Depot; and O’Reilly Auto Parts in the Retailer/Distributor category and Tenneco Inc.; Gates Corp.; Hastings Manufacturing; Dayco Products; Affinia Group; and Federal-Mogul Corp. in the Manufacturer category.
NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons to Discuss Business, Economic and Manufacturing Outlook at AASA Vision Conference
The theme of the 2011 AASA VisCon is “Aftermarket 2020: Compelling Insights for the Next Decade.”
AASA, MEMA Announce Industry Champion Award Recipients
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D.-Mich.) and Rep. Goeff Davis (R-Ky.) will be recognized at MEMA’s 2011 Legislative Summit. Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card will give keynote address.
Bosch’s David Coolidge Heads Slate of 2011 AASA Board Officers
Five aftermarket executives join as new board members.
AAIA Releases Executive Perspectives and Video
Each Executive Perspective cites specific benefits and ROI for the investment these companies have made in transformative technology. The testimonial video captures a number of AAIA volunteer leaders discussing initiatives in their businesses that take advantage of existing industry standards.
Alliance’s John Washbish to Present Key Customer Address at AASA Vision Conference 2011 on March 30
Also at the AASA Vision Conference 2011, the association will release to members what it describes as landmark AASA analysis — “Aftermarket 2020.” Evan Hirsh, vice president of the global management consulting firm Booz & Co. which published the report for AASA, will be a keynote speaker at the conference.
MEMA Technology Council Announces 2011 Leadership
Jim Schwinn of Schaeffler Group is named chairman for 2011 term.