AIA Presents 20th Annual Industry Awards at AAPEX
Just seven aftermarket companies were selected for recognition in the 20th annual Auto International Association Awards program.
Bosch Establishes New Filtration Americas Regional Business Unit; David Sholtis Named VP
The Bosch Group has announced the formation of a new regional business unit, Filtration Americas, with David Sholtis as vice president and regional business unit leader. Sholtis comes to Bosch from Honeywell International, where he served for 13 years, the last four as vice president Autolite Brand – Autolite Products.
Advance Promotes Joel Yonts, Jim Upchurch to VP Posts
Advance Auto Parts has announced that Joel Yonts has been promoted to vice president – chief information security officer and Jim Upchurch has been promoted to vice president, technical shared services. Yonts and Upchurch will both report directly to Rick Coro, senior vice president, information technology and chief information officer.
LIVE FROM GAAS: The Delicate Process of Wooing New Markets
by Amy Antenora CHICAGO — While the U.S. economy struggles, many North American companies are increasingly turning to globalization as a way to balance out their portfolios, and tap into some powerful emerging markets. One of the most talked about emerging markets today is China. Steve Ganster, managing director of Technomic Asia based in Shanghai,
Ford Files Design Patent Infringement Complaint on Mustang
Ford Global Technologies recently filed a Section 337 complaint at the International Trade Commission (ITC) against manufacturers and U.S. distributors of automotive collision repair parts alleging infringement of design patents for certain exterior repair parts for the 2005 Ford Mustang. This follows a 2005 ITC complaint by Ford that alleged infringement of design patents for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 F-150s. An administrative law judge of the ITC ruled that seven of 10 design patents directed to parts for the Ford F-150 truck were enforceable and infringed Ford’s design patents, but agreed with Keystone Automotive Industries and other companies that had vigorously contested the case that three patents were invalid due to Ford’s prior public use of the designs. The ITC then issued a cease and desist order to stop the importation of these parts into the United States.
GAAS Approved for University of the Aftermarket AAP and MAAP Credits
The upcoming Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) has been approved for continuing education credits (CEU) by Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket. The Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday May 20-21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. GAAS attendees will earn 1.0 CEUs toward the Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) certifications.
Fotios Katsardis to Discuss European Aftermarket at GAAS 2008
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Fotios Katsardis, managing director, TEMOT International Autoparts GmbH, will present "Opportunities in the Changing European Aftermarket" at the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) on Tuesday, May 20, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Katsardis, the head of Europe’s largest aftermarket parts program group, will provide a brief overview
Federated to Sponsor Cleveland Auto-Rama
Federated Auto Parts is sponsoring the 42nd annual Cleveland Auto-Rama custom car show, March 14-16 at the Cleveland International Exposition Center (I-X Center). Once again this year, Federated and Pat Young Service will have a booth at Auto-Rama where anyone attending the show can play the “Spin-N-Win Wheel” and try to win an assortment of prizes, including a chance to win the grand prize, an all-expense paid weekend in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel and tickets to the Federated 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
Register Now for Aftermarket’s Premier Conference and Save $200
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – By registering now, attendees at the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) program can hear an exciting lineup of speakers and industry leaders as they discuss "Shift Forward" at a $200 savings. The event will take place Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in
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.