AASA China Aftermarket Forum Announces New Officers
The China Aftermarket Forum is a forum of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.
2008 Readers’ Choice Awards Announced
Given to only 10 companies from each magazine, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research, which ask readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.
Manufacturer-Driven IT Solutions Slated for Discussion at MIS Council Fall Conference
Representatives of three automotive parts manufacturers will discuss how information technology (IT) innovations have helped their companies realize supply chain improvements and profitability on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the MIS Council Fall Conference in Marco Island, Fla. The Fall Conference program on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 14, will be devoted to manufacturer IT innovations.
Grant Thornton Report Says Supplier Bankruptcy Risk is High
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Lower industry volumes and the massive decline in truck and SUV sales have put as many as one-third of automotive suppliers in North America at risk of bankruptcy, according to the Summer 2008 Automotive Industry Review prepared by Grant Thornton Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services. At the same time, bankruptcy concerns for
Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies Dedicated at Northwood University
The automotive aftermarket is big business, Northwood University President Keith Pretty commented during Thursday’s dedication of the Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies. “In fact, it’s very big business,” he said, adding the industry’s annual revenues are approaching $300 billion. “This is bigger than the gross national product of many nations around the globe.” And Northwood is an integral part of the equation to help keep the economic engine of the automotive aftermarket humming along, Pretty believes.
David O’Reilly Honored with MEMA’s Triangle Award
David O’Reilly, chairman of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., was presented the prestigious Triangle Award by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) during the O’Reilly Auto Parts National Sales Conference on Feb. 11, in Dallas, TX. For more than 30 years, the MEMA Triangle Award has been presented periodically to that person, persons or organization whom the association’s members choose to honor for selfless contribution to the automotive industry.
Pep Boys’ Rachor to Present Aftermarket Retail/Service Chain Outlook at AASA Vision Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — Jeff Rachor, president and chief executive officer of Pep Boys Auto, will present the automotive aftermarket industry outlook from the retail and service chain perspective as one of the keynote presentations at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference on Friday, Feb. 29, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort,
AASA Vision Conference Workshop To Discuss Industry Collaboration on Cataloging and Purchasing
"Cataloging a Better Way" and "Collaborative Purchasing for Indirect Items" will be the two topics of discussion during the member collaboration work session which takes place March 1 during theAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference. The AASA Vision Conference 2008, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL, will feature presentations, panel discussions and two additional Vision Workgroup sessions. The conference is exclusive to AASA member companies.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Sails Into Florida for Annual Meeting; Outstanding Vendors Honored
SAN ANTONIO — The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) gathered this week in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of the Alliance, which markets for Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings
OAC Elects New Members to Board of Directors
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) recently held elections for its Board of Directors. Members newly elected to the board include: • Carlos Baez, C.B. Automotive Group Corp; • Jorge Hernandez, Gates InterAmerica; • Joe De Santino, JDS Global Corp; • Kim Sheffey, Coni-Seal; and • Enrique Escobar, Lindeco International Corp.