Multi Parts Announces SPARK 2018 Guiding Lights And Corporate Hosts
Aftermarket professionals donate their time, energy and insight to the next generation.
Fisher Auto Parts Acquires New Locations As Part Of The Company’s Ambitious Growth Strategy
Gary Shifflett, co-president of Fisher Auto Parts, has announced the acquisition of Gipe Auto Parts company stores in Kentucky and Indiana. Fisher Auto Parts also acquired Turney Auto Parts of Cleveland earlier this month.
Michelin’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record $682,000 For 8 Local Charities
This year’s outing marked the 26th time Michelin has hosted the charity golf tournament. Since 1989, Michelin’s suppliers have contributed nearly $4 million to charities.
Delphi Successfully Completes First Coast-To-Coast Automated Drive
Delphi’s automated driving vehicle is equipped with a full suite of advanced technologies and features, many of which are already on the market today including collision mitigation, integrated radar and camera systems, forward collision and lane departure warning.
Delphi Named Edison Awards Gold Winner For Connected Car Technology
Recently launched with Verizon Wireless as “Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi,” Delphi’s Connected Car solution is a winner in the Transportation category, one of 12 categories honored by the Edison Awards.
University of the Aftermarket Recognizes the 25 Graduates of the 2008-09 Leadership 2.0 Program
Plans are already well underway for the 2009-10 Leadership 2.0 class, which will assemble for its first weeklong session Sept. 20-25, on the Northwood University campus in Midland, Mich.
Caterpillar, Navistar Announce Global Joint Venture for Commercial Trucks
Two companies also announce North America strategic alliance for vocational trucks.
NCMA Opens Conference Registration for ACES
From AAIA AutoFacts BETHESDA, MD — The 35th annual conference of the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) is open for registration. Members of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) who either publish or receive electronic catalog data files are eligible to attend. The NCMA Knowledge Exchange will be held May 3-6 at the Grand Hyatt
BodyShop Business Selects Its 2008 Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year
BodyShop Business magazine has awarded Gary Wano, executive vice president of G.W. and Son Auto Body Shop, Inc., in Oklahoma City with its 2008 Collision Repair Shop Executive of the Year Award. The award has been given annually since 1984 to a true collision repair visionary, someone who has experienced great success by being forward-thinking, overcoming challenges and persevering.
UAW Members Strike Against International Truck and Engine Corp.
WARRENVILLE, IL — International Truck and Engine Corp. announced today that the United Auto Workers union (UAW) has elected to strike the company. The UAW represents approximately 3,700 employees at nine company facilities that are covered by multi-site contracts that expired on Oct. 1. In response, International said it has activated a series of production