Collision Industry Raises $1,500 for Washington, D.C., Children
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) recently donated $1,500 to the National Children’s Medical Hospital during a meeting held in Washington, D.C.
IAPA Holds Annual Meeting, Honors Outstanding Vendors
San Francisco and the Sonoma Wine Country provided the backdrop for the Independent Auto Parts of America (IAPA) recent annual membership meeting. IAPA’s 192 members, along with family, manufacturers, suppliers and guests attended the event, which took place at the world-renowned Fairmont Hotel on May 22-25.
SEMA’s First East Coast International Auto Salon Deemed a Success
According to show organizers, the premiere of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) East Coast International Auto Salon (IAS) proved what industry insiders have long suspected: interest in the sport compact performance segment is booming in the country’s eastern region.
Dana Brake and Chassis Named a Federated Vendor of the Year
Dana Brake and Chassis has been named a recipient of a 2003 Federated Auto Parts’ Vendor of the Year award. The awards were presented during the recent Federated National Meeting, held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Federated Auto Parts Announces “Vendors of the Year”
Federated Auto Parts announced its 2003 “Vendors of the Year” at its annual meeting held May 12-15 in Salt Lake City. The awards were presented by Federated Chairman of the Board Bo Fisher and Rusty Bishop, Federated CEO, at the awards luncheon held May 14.
Federated Auto Parts Announces Vendors of the Year
Federated Auto Parts announced its 2003 Vendors of the Year at its annual meetings held in Salt Lake City May 12-15. The awards were presented by Federated Chairman, Bo Fisher and Rusty Bishop, Federated CEO, at the awards luncheon held May 14.
Transpro Names Paul Verdile Senior Product Manager
Transpro has appointed Paul Verdile senior product manager for its Automotive Light Truck Heat Exchanger Business Unit. In this position Verdile will be responsible for all product development and strategic planning functions for product lines that include Ready-Rad radiators and Ready-Aire heater cores and air conditioning condensers. He will report to Layne Gobrogge, Transpro’s vice president of marketing and will be based in New Haven, Conn.
CARDONE Honored by National Catalog Managers Association
CARDONE Industries recently received six awards for catalog excellence from the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) for print and electronic data. The awards were presented on May 4 at the 31st Annual NCMA Conference in Orlando, Fla.
SBC Recognizes Parts Plus for Technical Innovation
SBC Communications Inc. recently honored Parts Plus for outstanding achievement in Technical Innovation. SBC recognized Parts Plus for its efforts in developing an integrated solution for Internet-based ordering and billing of motor-vehicle parts for the telecommunications company’s automotive-business customers.
Tower Automotive Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
Tower Automotive has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2004 and updated 2004 earnings guidance. Tower Automotive announced first quarter revenues of $781 million, compared to $733 million in the first quarter of 2003. The company reported net income of $12 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the quarter versus net income for the first quarter of 2003 of $11.6 million, or $0.21 per diluted share.