U.S. Industry Associations Sponsor 2005 Australian Aftermarket Trade Show
Several major U.S. industry associations have offered their support for the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) in promoting its 2005 AAAA Trade Show. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has announced it will promote the show, as the event will provide AAIA members the opportunity to reach key buyers in the emerging Asian-Pacific markets. In addition, the Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) has signed on as a co-sponsor of the event. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and a number of other U.S. aftermarket associations will also sponsor the event.
APRA 2004 Membership Directory Released
The 2004 Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) Membership Directory is now available. The directory features contact information for all APRA members and is divided into different market categories, including: rebuilders, manufacturer suppliers, core suppliers, manufacturer’s representatives, warehouses and additional associate members.
Senator Arlen Specter Visits CARDONE Industries
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Arlen Specter made a visit to CARDONE Industries this week to learn about the benefits of automotive remanufacturing.
MEMA Board Member Michael Cardone, Jr. Addresses European Distributor Group
Michael Cardone Jr., president and CEO of CARDONE Industries and a vice president on the MEMA Board of Directors, recently explained the U.S. remanufacturing industry to FIGIEFA (Federation of International Automotive Aftermarket Distributors). The presentation was made at the group’s annual meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. FIGIEFA is a European governing body that represents 27 national trade associations from 21 countries.
EPA Issues Notice In Support of Using Remanufactured Parts
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new Recovered Material Advisory Notice recognizing the environmental benefits of using rebuilt automotive parts. The notice, which was issued on April 30, also ensures that the Federal government must use rebuilt parts for use on government vehicles when available.
CARDONE Enters New Parts Market
CARDONE Industries, a leader in automobile parts remanufacturing, has entered the new automotive parts market. Leveraging three decades of automobile parts remanufacturing experience, CARDONE is now offering a line of new manufactured parts, under the brand name CARDONE Select. Every CARDONE Select part will be 100 percent new.
ArvinMeritor Establishes Reman Facility in Plainfield, Ind.
ArvinMeritor Inc. Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) group has established new remanufacturing processes at its U.S. remanufacturing facility to create heavy-duty reman aftermarket parts. The QS-9000 certified facility supplies parts under both Meritor and Euclid brand names.
Ira Davis Joins ARI
Ira Davis has joined ARI as vice president of purchasing and logistics. Davis brings broad experience in purchasing, remanufacturing and distribution to ARI. He comes from Forecast Products where he served as vice president, general manager for the company, with a focus on importing and distribution of automotive components, since 2002. Prior to that assignment, he worked with Beck/Arnley from 1976 to 2001.
Detroit Diesel Creates Parts, Service and Customer Support Organization
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) has created to two new departments to focus on customer support. The company has made a number of executive appointments in conjunction with the announcement.
A&A Midwest/Enginequest to Partner with Australia’s Toowoomba Metal
A&A Midwest/Enginequest, a parts dealer that buys, processes and sells drive train components for the automotive remanufacturing and recycling industries, has entered into a long-term exclusive trade agreement with CMI Operations Pty Ltd., trading as Toowoomba Metal Technologies. Toowoomba Metal Technologies is the largest independent foundry and machining facility operating in Australia, and the original manufacturer of the Lighting Performance Cylinder Head product.