Supplier Panel Participants Announced For The First Annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue
Industry experts presenting in the Supplier Panel discussion will provide insight into the topics of consolidation in the marketplace, utility and complexity of components, balance of power in the marketplace, globalization of supply base and the uncertain value chain. Participants in the heavy-duty supplier panel will include four executives from industry leading suppliers to the channel.
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s Orange Oil Tire Technology to be Highlighted at the Museum of Science, Boston
The two-year exhibit starts in fall 2011 and will feature BluEarth-1, Yokohama’s next generation eco-friendly tire that utilizes oil from orange peels to reduce use of petroleum.
HDAW’11 Organizers Report ‘Great’ Attendance for Las Vegas Conference
A total of more than 1,700 aftermarket industry leaders attended the three-day conference, including 495 distributor executives and 229 exhibitors.
Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association Announces 2010-2011 Scholarship Winners
OVAAA awarded $1,000 and $250 scholarships.
High Fuel Costs Will Drive Manufacturing Back to North America, Says Marmon Highway Technologies President
MHT President Kelly Dier drew upon his more than 40 years of industry experience to make this prediction in a meeting with trade media last week.
Remy Adds Two Heavy Duty Market Professionals
Heavy duty industry professionals bring 46 years of experience to Remy.
Honeywell Appoints New VP of Aftermarket Sales and New Global Marketing Manager for Friction Materials LLC
Miquel Tintore (pictured) will succeed Willy Mohler, who is retiring. Martin Baisch has been with Honeywell since 2003, and until 2007 was account manager for Honeywell Turbo Technologies before taking on a strategic marketing role within the unit.
VIEWPOINT: The Carpocalypse — What Does it Mean to Shops?
Last month, I had a chance to attend a panel discussion at Northwood University in Midland, Mich., titled “Reinventing the Wheel.” The panel featured the usual analysts and industry experts, but it also featured a new car dealer and an executive vice president of a major aftermarket parts program group. The event was held in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show.
Executive Interview with Jason Gerding, President, Leland Brake and Wheel
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Gerding re-introduces Leland to the marketplace, its new management team, and also talks about the company’s relationship with parent company — world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway.
Northwood University International Auto Show Puts the Aftermarket on Display
The completely student organized show featured more than 400 cars and booths for aftermarket companies including Roush, NGK and NAPA.