The Week in Review (April 28 – May 2, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly 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, just click on the link that says "News Archives" at the
Exide Technologies Appoints New Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Exide Technologies has promoted Erach Balsara from vice president, human resources strategy and development, to vice president and chief information officer, effective immediately. Reporting to Gordon Ulsh, president and chief executive officer of Exide Technologies, Balsara will assume worldwide responsibility for all IT activities at the company.
The Holland Group Names Dan Millar Director of Regional Sales
The Holland Group, a manufacturer of components for the transportation industry, has appointed Dan Millar to the position of director of U.S. Regional Sales. In this role, which reports directly to Holland’s U.S.VP of sales and service, Millar will lead and direct sales and marketing activities for all of Holland’s U.S. regional sales teams.
Intellectual Property Protection Slated for Discussion at Heavy Duty Dialogue
Top legal experts in intellectual property rights protection will present a global perspective on this growing problem in the heavy-duty industry at Heavy Duty Dialogue ’06 on Jan. 23, 2006, at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
Heavy Duty Dialogue Panel to Address Purchasing Trends
Tom Stundza, executive editor, Purchasing magazine, will moderate a panel of industry experts discussing “Purchasing Trends and Strategies for the 21st Century,” at HD Dialogue ’06 slated for Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at The Mirage, Las Vegas. Stundza will moderate the panel in a “Meet the Press” format.
HDDA Elects Not to Participate in CFS Conference
Earlier this week it was announced a joint operating committee of heavy duty manufacturing and distribution associations has created the first ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, which is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in February. HDDA, one of the members working to organize the new event, followed this week’s announcement with the news it will not participate in the 2005 Council of Fleet Specialists Executive Conference as a result of the new event. HDDA is part of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association.
First-Ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Planned for 2006
Make room on your calendar for February 2006, when the first ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is scheduled to take place. The new event will feature a trade show, training, educational and social functions and one-on-one business meetings. The new Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week was created in response to requests from manufacturers, distributors and truck fleet/heavy duty service specialists to reduce the number of meetings and redundancy in the heavy duty aftermarket.
University Forum to Present S.W.O.T. Analysis Of OE Dealers
It goes without saying that our industry continues to change before our very eyes. Distribution channels and methods continue to change. What worked as recently as a year ago might not be working now. The University of the Aftermarket’s annual University Forum can help you stay competitive, and keep pace with our ever-changing market. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 31 prior to the kickoff of AAPEX 2004. This year, University Forum will feature — Bill Hanvey, vice president of marketing for Motormite/Dorman; and Jon Owens, AAP, publisher of Counterman magazine, aftermarketNews.com and AAPEX Today at Babcox Publications. At University Forum, Owens and Hanvey will lead a presentation titled: “S.W.O.T. Analysis Of OE Dealers,” which will address this major supplier to traditional channels of the aftermarket.
R. L. Polk & Co. Establishes Commercial Vehicle Advisory Board
R. L. Polk & Co. has announced the formation of its first-ever commercial vehicle advisory board. This new board is charged with advising Polk on its strategic position in the commercial vehicle sector, product offerings, providing input on marketing communication strategies and supporting Polk’s commercial vehicle sales team in growing customer relationships.