Executive Interview: AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh Talks About the Association’s New Know Your Parts Initiative
Next month at AAPEX in Las Vegas, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will reach out to the aftermarket community on its new “Know Your Parts” initiative that was recently unveiled. Here, AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh shares some early details.
Executive Interview: Northwood’s Dr. Tim Nash Talks about the New Aftermarket Executive MBA Program
In this exclusive interview, Northwood’s Dr. Tim Nash shares details of the new Aftermarket Executive MBA program, which begins in May.
Delphi Names Kitchin & Sons 2008 Sales Agency of the Year
Indiana-based agency recognized for outstanding sales, customer service, support of company’s goals.
Executive Interview with Denis Bruncak, Chairman and CEO, Hytec Automotive USA
Join us as Bruncak talks about his new appointment with Hytec and the company’s new water pump manufacturing facility in China. Brucak also talks about the momentum Hytec has built in only three years in business, as well as the company’s plans for AAPEX this year.
Executive Interview with Rich Sullivan, Vice President, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.
Joins us as Sullivan brings us up to speed on several new initiatives that NGK recently announced.
The Top Ten Newsmakers of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, the editorial staffs of aftermarketNews and Counterman magazine have selected 10 individuals who have made an impact on the industry this past year. The list is presented in alphabetical order.
RPM Sales & Marketing Named Delphi Sales Agency of the Year
Delphi Product & Service Solutions announced at a press conference held at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas this week that RPM Sales & Marketing has won the company’s Sales Agency of the Year award. Since January, Delphi’s 14 United States, Canada and Caribbean sales agencies have been competing for the number-one spot. The agencies were rated on a number of criteria, including increasing market penetration, customer satisfaction and program/promotion support.
Executive Interview with Larry Pavey, Senior Advisor, Federated Auto Parts
This week we hear from Larry Pavey, senior advisor, Federated Auto Parts. Pavey is a 30 year aftermarket veteran who began his career at Walker Manufacturing. He worked for Echlin and Dana Corporation for 20 years at the Brake Parts Inc. division where he served as president for 13 years, building the business to one of the largest manufacturers in the industry. After retiring from Dana, he worked with ARI and as a consultant for Global Parts Solutions. Pavey has been an active industry participant, serving on the Board of Directors for ASIA , APAA, AAIA, ASE, MEMA and the Manufacturers Advisory Council for AWDA. He has participated in numerous industry committees and initiatives. Join us as Pavey shares how his previous experiences in manufacturing and direct sourcing give him a unique perspective in his new role in programmed distribution.
Executive Interview with Thomas Beer, President and CEO, IMC
This week we hear from Thomas Beer, president and CEO of IMC. Beer joined IMC three years ago as president and CEO. Before IMC he managed and co-owned Infox, a marketing services and distribution company in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. He started his career in the international sales and marketing department of Lufthansa German Airlines, and later became CEO of EVS, also in Germany. Beer has an MBA from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt. He is also a member of the AAIA Leadership Development Network Committee. Join us as Beer shares his thoughts on the import parts market and what his company is doing to help streamline business for repair shops working with import nameplates.
Executive Interview with Steve Frazier, Vice President, Automotive, Amazon.com
This week we hear from Steve Frazier, vice president of automotive for Internet retailer Amazon.com. In late 2006, Amazon.com launched its Automotive Parts & Accessories store, offering more than 1 million new, used and remanufactured parts from leading parts and accessories manufacturers. Frazier recently spoke with aftermarketNews about the launch of this new online store and the role the company hopes to play in the aftermarket.