AASA Marketing Executives Council Announces 2011 Leadership
The AASA Marketing Executive Council spearheaded the AASA Know Your Parts industry education and awareness campaign, which marked its one-year anniversary at AAPEX 2010.
Snap-on Appoints Gregg Sherrill to Board of Directors
Sherrill, 57, has served as chairman and CEO of Tenneco Inc. since January 2007. Previously, he was corporate vice president and president, Power Solutions, at Johnson Controls, from 2004 to 2007. Prior to joining Johnson Controls in 1998, Sherrill held various engineering and manufacturing positions during his 22 years at Ford Motor Co.
2010 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced at AAPEX
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
Pete Kornafel, GAAS Scholarship Chairman, Receives 2010 MEMA Triangle Award
For more than 30 years, MEMA has presented its Triangle Award periodically to that person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.
Northwood University to Honor Eight Aftermarket Professionals with Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award
The Northwood Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award is given to individuals in the Automotive Aftermarket field who have made noteworthy contributions to education, on any level, inside or outside of the industry.
Advance Auto Parts Holds Leadership Conference for Female Commercial Partners
Over the three-day conference, courses will be conducted in leadership, technical training, customer service and communications. The conference will also include a team-building activity involving preparing care packages for female military members stationed overseas.
MTC Says Vital Insights Shared at ‘Customer-Focused’ Fall Conference
During the suppliers-only session at the MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference, aftermarket manufacturers discussed recent accomplishments and going-forward strategies for the Customer Matrix, Special Ordering, the eCommerce Directory, OptiCat and the Online Member Profile, according to MTC.
AASA Know Your Parts Exhibit at AAPEX to Demonstrate the Importance of Quality Aftermarket Parts
The AASA Know Your Parts exhibit for AAPEX 2010 has been organized by Jack Cameron, AASA vice president, and AASA Marketing Executive Council (MEC) members. It will visually depict the difference between low-cost, low-quality aftermarket parts and parts from full-service aftermarket suppliers.
Transglobe Automotive Names Gary Mercer Global Sales and Marketing Director
An industry veteran and graduate of AWDA University, Mercer has gained experience with such notable aftermarket companies as Tenneco, Raybestos, ITT Aimco, Brembo North America, and most recently Best Brakes.
UPDATED: Pronto Hosts 2010 Shareholder Meeting, Conference in Indy
Highlights from the event included a presentation of awards for outstanding vendors that serve Pronto members. Pronto also recognized the 2010 Executive of the Year. ACDelco received the Supplier of the Year award.