Executive Interview with Scott Libertore, President and CEO of FIMC
Libertore recently sat down with aftermarketNews to tell us more about The American Traveler Motor Club division of FIMC and the opportunities for growth and expansion in today’s independent repair market.
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.”
American Axle & Manufacturing Acquires Full Ownership of Indian Joint Venture
The partners have made a joint decision to reposition AAM’s partnership with Sona Koyo in India. As a result, Sona Koyo will focus on its core business operations and sell its 30 percent stake in the joint venture to AAM. The ownership transfer will not affect day-to-day operations at AAM Sona Axle, AAM said.
Transtar Industries Sold to Private Equity Firm
Transtar, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is an integrated distributor of world-class driveline solutions, including complete transmission units, automatic and standard transmission rebuilder kits, hard and soft parts, electrical components, torque converters, transfer cases, and high-performance engine parts, and a growing supplier of autobody refinishing solutions to the automotive repair industry.
ATTENTION SUPER AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICIANS! Looking for a new challenge?
AAMCO is looking to complement our team with a Super Automotive Technician. You must have a minimum of 10 years extensive expertise in the rebuilding, diagnosing, and updating of all current automotive systems. You must also have extensive experience in root-cause analysis, pinpoint diagnostic processes, and efficient, quality repair. Become part of our Technical Hotline Coaching team of Master Certified experts to our 900 franchised centers.
ASA Mechanical Committee Meets in Kansas City
Organization participates in SkillsUSA Championship judging panel.
ASA Annual Business Meeting Focuses on Key Association Goals
At the event, Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive, delivered a state-of-the-association address, and a new chairman of the ASA board of directors was sworn in.
American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Third Quarter 2009 Earnings
The company reported third quarter sales of $409.6 million, AAM’s highest quarterly sales total in 2009.
NACE and CARS Announce 2009 Event Chairmen Appointments
Both the upcoming NACE and CARS shows, which take place November 4-7, are sponsored by ASA and co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, during the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW).
ContiTech Updates Interactive Online Belt Catalog
Option now includes more than 5,000 references and links.