CCC Information Services, Mitchell International to Merge
CCC Information Services Inc., of Chicago , Ill. , and Mitchell International, Inc., of San Diego , Calif. , have signed a definitive agreement under which they will combine in a merger-of-equals transaction valued at $1.4 billion. CCC and Mitchell are each privately held. The combined enterprise, which will be known as CCC-Mitchell Inc., will be a leading provider of information, workflow management systems and integrated software to insurance companies and collision repair facilities.
2008 Aftermarket eForum Set For July 14-16
BETHESDA, MD – “Learn More, Earn More: Techniques & Tools for Growing Your Business” is the theme for the 2008 Aftermarket eForum. Now entering its eighth year, this year’s event will be held July 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. Scott Luckett, vice president for technology standards and solutions at AAIA, will provide
Mitchell 1 and National Pronto Association Launch New Parts Ordering Partnership
Mitchell 1 has established a new marketing partnership with National Pronto Association as part of its ongoing effort to further extend its national network of connectivity to automotive parts suppliers. This new partnership between Mitchell 1 and National Pronto Association will provide Mitchell 1 customers with electronic access to National Pronto Association’s line of aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories. And, National Pronto Association customers will enjoy special discounts and savings on the entire line of Mitchell 1 software products.
Visteon and 3M Announce New Technology Collaboration
Visteon and 3M have announced a global advanced technology collaboration unveiled yesterday at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The companies unveiled a jointly developed demonstration vehicle showcasing more than 50 technologies designed to enhance the driving experience. The technologies demonstrate potential commercial applications that could result from this collaborative arrangement. The vehicle is on display at Visteon’s booth (CP7) during CES, which runs through Jan. 10.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announces Total EDI Solution
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has unveiled the Total EDI solution (The Solution), which includes Activant Solutions, GCommerce and the industry-standard AAIA PARTnerShip Network. The Solution is designed to automate the procurement cycle between members and vendors, thereby improving supply chain efficiencies for both.
Annual CAWA Membership Dinner Offers Networking, Tradition and a Look at the Future of Tomorrow
On Sunday night, the California Nevada Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) held its Annual Membership Dinner at The Palms hotel in Las Vegas. The event, raised approximately $4,000 for CAWA’s scholarship fund, according to Rodney Pierini, president and CEO of CAWA. Pierini added that CAWA will work with the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium to distribute scholarship funds to automotive students. Sponsored by Autologue Computer Systems and Delphi Product and Service Solutions, the annual event featured a number of speakers and presentations.The featured speaker at CAWA’s Annual Dinner Meeting was Frank Ordonez, president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions. In an entertaining and thought-provoking speech, Ordonez focused on three themes that he says will shape the future of the aftermarket: the consumer’s desire for safety, green initiatives and connectivity.
Johnson Controls Forecasts 18 Percent Earnings Growth for 2008
Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) forecasts diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for fiscal 2008 to increase by 18 percent, to $2.45 to $2.50. The company also said that it expects sales for 2008 to increase by 10 percent, to approximately $38 billion.
Snap-on Diagnostics Updates SOLUS PRO Scanner
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Snap-on Diagnostics has introduced its new SOLUS PRO Scanner that gives its users a competitive edge in the always evolving automotive repair industry. “Designed for extended battery life, high-speed performance and ergonomics, SOLUS PRO will allow the user to service more cars with Snap-on’s renowned scanner coverage and troubleshooter information,” said Gerry
From Counterman.com: Managing a Moving Target
In today’s connected, electronic age, few store managers would consider going back to the “good old days” — those times not so long past when inventories were manually recorded and managed on cards. These days, the very idea of inventory cards seems like the Stone Age, and in many ways, it was. Today, the entire supply chain — from manufacturer to warehouse to store to installer — is interconnected through sophisticated store management software packages and systems that provide business information and controls that were not possible even two years ago.