Wolverine Advanced Materials Names Michael Beyer as New CFO
Most recently, Beyer worked at Affinia Group, where he served as the corporate controller, responsible for managing the corporate accounting department.
Meineke Car Care Centers, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announce New Supply Agreement
Nearly 900 Meineke Car Care Center franchised shops will now have access to some 300,000 parts, supplies and accessories at more than 2,300 Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores across the United States and Canada. Meineke Car Care Centers are some of the fastest growing and most productive car care service centers in the industry, servicing close to 10 vehicles per day on average at each location, according to the Alliance.
Delphi Electronics & Safety Breaks Ground for New Buildings in Kokomo
In his welcoming remarks, Delphi Electronics & Safety President Jeff Owens noted the significance of the project and acknowledged the transition that has occurred over the past few years as Delphi responded to economic conditions.
Executive Interview: John Washbish, President and CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
On Jan. 1, John Washbish officially assumed the position as president and CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. In today’s Executive Interview, Washbish brings us up to speed on the Alliance’s new five-point plan and gives us his thoughts on the state of the distribution business today.
The Week in Review (May 10-14, 2010)
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Delphi Announces Plans to Implement $89.3 Million Award from U.S. Department of Energy
Award will support expansion of engineering capabilities in manufacture of advanced “green” technologies.
PPG to Restructure Manufacturing and Reduce Staffing
PPG Industries has announced a restructuring plan that is expected to result in approximately $100 million in pretax annual cost savings for the company. The restructuring initiative is part of PPG’s global transformation in conjunction with its acquisition of SigmaKalon, completed Jan. 2.
Brian Cruickshank Named Director of the University of the Aftermarket
After a four-month national search, Brian Cruickshank, AAP, has been named director of Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket (U of A), effective Feb. 4. Cruickshank, an award-winning automotive journalist and editor, spent the last 14 years at Babcox Publications where he served in a number of editorial and leadership roles. Since 1999, he has worked as the editor of Counterman magazine, as well as directing the editorial content of all of Babcox Publication’s AAPEX properties, including AAPEX Today, the official daily magazine of the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.
Executive Interview with Jose Maria Alapont, Chairman, President and CEO of Federal-Mogul
Last month in Las Vegas, aftermarketNews Publisher Jon Owens and Editor Amy Antenora sat down with Federal-Mogul Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont to continue a conversation that began at last year’s AAPEX show. In November, Federal-Mogul received approval for its Final Plan of Reorganization and hopes to emerge from Chapter 11 by the end of the year. Read on to learn more Alapont’s ‘fresh start’ vision for the new Federal-Mogul as well as how the company is wrapping up nearly six years of operating under Chapter 11.
The Week in Review (Sept. 17-21, 2007)
by Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of the