Gene Ezzell, Retired President of Crane Cams, Receives 2009 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.
Philips Names Dave Illes Senior Sales Manager, North American Automotive Aftermarket
Illes comes to Philips from Tenneco Inc., where he worked in both Canada and the U.S. in a variety of sales management and operations roles.
First Week of 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 Experience in the Books; Teams Now Collaborating in Preparation for April Session
Class includes 26 professionals representing every step in industry value chain; April session to be held at Northwood University Campus in West Palm Beach, Fla.
OptiCat Gains Support of Federated Auto Parts Vendors
Vendor alliance with OptiCat will bring Federated members faster, broader, more accurate data for selling auto parts.
Walker Exhaust Fall Promotion Helps Consumers Save on Automotive Service
Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 through participating automotive service locations, the Walker promotion offers a $30 mail-in rebate to consumers who purchase Walker direct-fit replacement catalytic converters or Walker CalCat converters.
2009-2010 Leadership 2.0 Class Sold Out
Twenty-five aftermarket professionals register for this year’s class.
Monroe Launches ‘Brake for this Offer!’ Promotion
To qualify for a $20 mail-in rebate, consumers must purchase one set of qualifying Monroe Ceramics or Monroe Dynamics brake pads from any participating automotive service location during the promotional period.
New Management Team in Place at Leland Brake and Wheel
Jason Gerding has been appointed president, Bill Laughlin has been named director of sales and Brian Rassin is now marketing product director. Combined they have more than 75 years of automotive and commercial vehicle market experience.
SPECIAL FEATURE: Economy on the Verge of an Upswing Experts Report at GAAS
Aftermarket execs told to use time now to prepare for future opportunities.
Mindquest and TecDoc Form Joint Venture to Deliver Electronic Catalog for U.S. Aftermarket
Partnership combines significant electronic parts catalog experiences of both companies.