Restyling Area At SEMA Show To Showcase More Than 300 Exhibitors
Restyling is among the SEMA industry’s most active areas, the association says. The section has traditionally represented one of the SEMA Show’s top three largest sections, along with Racing & Performance, Trucks and Tires. With 300-plus exhibitors confirmed for the 2012 Show, this year’s show marks a record high for the Restyling area.
AWDA, AAIA Give Combined $50K To University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The matching $25,000 contributions to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation will be used specifically to support additional scholarships for students interested in careers in the motor vehicle aftermarket.
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2012 AAIA Impact Award Winners Announced
AAIA to honor “Four for the Future” at AAPEX.
California ‘Key is in the Mail’ Bill Vetoed by Governor
CAWA and AAIA were instrumental in stopping the bill, which sought to exempt automakers from providing electronic key code information to locksmiths, requiring motorists to contact the automaker to get a replacement key for their vehicle.
Online Registration Open at BIGRShow.com
This year, APRA’s International BIG R Show will be combined with ATRA’s Powertrain Expo, making this event the largest remanufacturing show in the world. The show will be held Oct. 27-29 at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas.
Advance’s Kevin Freeland to Address ‘New Thinking for the Aftermarket’ at AASA Executive Breakfast
Advance COO Kevin Freeland will discuss Advance’s industry outlook and participate with AASA President and COO Steve Handschuh in an audience question and answer session.
Freudenberg-NOK Pushes Development and Use of Sustainable Materials, Processes and Product Designs
The company says it has implemented a strategic sustainability roadmap that will guide its long-term efforts to reduce energy usage, lower its carbon footprint and produce greener, cleaner products and processes.
University of the Aftermarket Concludes Fall Leadership 2.0 Class
Former Genuine Parts Co. executive Larry Samuelson served as the opening keynote speaker.
Multi Parts Supply Establishes Memorial Scholarship To Honor the Late Peter Klotz
Multi Parts Supply (MPS) has established a scholarship fund through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Fund in memory of the late Peter Klotz, a leader and advocate in both the automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty industries, who died Aug. 27. MPS has initiated the memorial fund with a contribution of $1,000 for scholarships designated for students pursuing careers as automotive technicians.