AASA Vision Conference Workshop to Discuss Expanding Global Reach through Selling and Sourcing
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – "Global Selling and Sourcing" will be the featured topic of discussion at a member work session Saturday, March 1, during the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference in Orlando, FL. The AASA Vision Conference 2008 – slated for Thursday, Feb. 28, through Saturday, March 1, at the Swan and
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.
Northwood University to Honor Seven Aftermarket Professionals
Northwood University will honor seven automotive aftermarket leaders with its annual Automotive Aftermarket Education Award on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. The awards will be presented during a luncheon at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Show (AAPEX). Northwood’s Automotive Aftermarket Education Award recognizes leaders for their contributions to the educational process in the automotive aftermarket field. The award was created to insure that these individuals receive national recognition for their efforts to improve education inside and outside the industry.
Monday, August 20, 2007 AMN News
Monday, August 20, 2007 Hahn Automotive Warehouse to Acquire Prime Automotive Parts Co. Category: Distribution & Service News Hahn Automotive Warehouse, Inc., a Rochester, NY-based company, and Prime Automotive Parts Co., Inc., a Glendale, NY-based company, have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Hahn to acquire Prime. Both Hahn and Prime
Federated Inducts Affinia’s John Washbish into the Federated Vendor Hall of Fame
Federated Auto Parts honored John Washbish of Affinia as the 2006 Federated Vendor Hall of Fame inductee at its annual meeting held in San Diego, April 25-28. “Each year Federated selects an outstanding individual to be inducted into the Federated Hall of Fame,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “Past Federated Hall of Fame inductees include Frank Doria of USA Industries (2005), Matt Forner of Grote (2004), Mike Howarth of KYB America (2003), Jack Nihart of PTC Industries (2002) and Ken Kee of Dayco (2001).”
Becky Burciaga Joins AIM as Marketing Coordinator
Becky Burciaga has joined AIM as its new marketing coordinator. Burciaga will be responsible for the design and coordination of all media and marketing material pertaining to the company, in conjunction with the announcement of its new branding campaign, “Power in Motion.”
APA Launches Scratch and Win Promotion
LENEXA, KS — Professionals’ Choice Auto Parts is launching its spring Scratch and Win promotion and one lucky customer will win a 2007 Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle. APA’s participating warehouse distributors will give customers a scratch card each time they purchase a product from one of the sponsoring manufacturers. Instant winners will receive gift certificates
Speaker Lineup Announced for 2007 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
The lineup of speakers has been announced for “Survival in a Changing Aftermarket,” the 2007 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) program, slated for May 8-9, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. The GAAS 2007 program will begin with a special opening presentation at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, featuring a new video about the GAAS scholarship, which is funded by Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Pete Kornafel, vice chairman of CARQUEST and chairman of the GAAS scholarship committee, will announce the number of scholarship presented, including the 2007 awards.
Automotive Distribution Network’s Annual Convention Brings More than 1,400 to Las Vegas
The Automotive Distribution Network held its first joint International convention between Parts Plus and Independent Auto Parts of America (IAPA), Feb. 11-14 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas . The convention was the biggest event in the history of the program group, with more than 1400 attendees, including representatives from 152 supplier companies, as well as members of the trade press. Aptly named “Fusion ’07,” the convention was not only a fusion of Parts Plus and IAPA, but it was a “fusion of people, training, parts and technology,” according to Rick Levy, chairman of the Network.