Help Name Greg Biffle’s No. 16 Pit Crew
Greg Biffle and 3M launch “Name of Fame” contest.
Monroe ‘Saving Squirrels’ Ride Control Message to Reach Millions of Consumers This Year
Outdoor, radio and web advertising campaign urges motorists to ‘stop sooner’ by replacing worn shocks and struts at 50,000 miles.
CCAR Announces Election of Officers, Board Members
CCAR enters its 15th year with new board members and officers.
I-CAR Education Foundation Announces 2009 Board of Trustees
Seven collision industry veterans named to Executive Committee.
Executive Interview: MEMA’s Bob McKenna Talks about the Supplier Industry’s Role in the U.S. Economy
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) was in Washington, D.C. this week to support the 2009 Washington Auto Show. This morning, we talked briefly with MEMA President and CEO Bob McKenna about the status of the supplier industry in the U.S. today and the messages he focused on while in Washington.
Alliance Formed to Manufacture Advanced Automobile Batteries in the U.S.
The Alliance seeks to develop one or more manufacturing and prototype development centers in the United States, which will be shared by Alliance members.
Executive Interview with Todd Crane, Division Vice President of Coalition for BI
Todd Crane is the division vice president of coalition for BI, the company behind the Aftermarket Rewards program. Crane has had 22 years of direct marketing experience, 10 of which have been focused on the development and implementation business-to-business loyalty programs. Crane is based out of BI’s corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. The Aftermarket Rewards
Tasco to Acquire the Collision Equipment Group
PPG distributor and Collision Equipment Group (CEG) founding member Tasco Auto Color has announced the acquisition of CEG as a strategic move to accommodate CEG’s rapid growth. CEG and Tasco will expand their exclusive distribution agreement with Spanesi, S.p.A to include a broader range of Spanesi products and even closer ties to the Italian manufacturer of body shop repair equipment including benches, lifts and the Touch computerized electronic measuring system. Tasco says that Touch sales in the United States and Canada have established CEG and Spanesi, a leading supplier to the European body shops, as companies that are greatly contributing to shop efficiency and profitability.
Week in Review – Nov. 9
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Petoskey Plastics Joins Aftermarket Rewards Loyalty Program
Petoskey Plastics is now a participating manufacturer in the Aftermarket Rewards loyalty program. With its Slip-N-Grip and Image Floor Mats brands, Petoskey joins leading aftermarket manufacturers such as 3M, DuPont, Casite, Keystone and others in offering the program.
