Jeff Blocher Named Brand Manager for WIX Filters
Affinia Group has named 20-year aftermarket industry veteran Jeff Blocher brand manager for WIX Filtration.
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.
Aftermarket Foundation Awards Grants to Three Industry Educational Programs
Continuing the mission of providing funding for aftermarket educational programs, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation recently awarded educational grants to three separate aftermarket efforts. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the foundation continues to receive and invest endowments from aftermarket industry individuals and companies. The investment earnings are used in the form of grant awards, funding various industry programs.
Goodyear: The Future of its Dunlop, OTR & Chemical Businesses
As part of the “Goodyear Forward” plan, the company said it could gain more than $2 billion from the portfolio optimization.
Mullen Automotive Names Chief Strategy Officer
In this role, Marianne McInerney will focus on growth opportunities and drive strategic initiatives.
Donaldson Reports Q4 Earnings, Record FY 2023
The company’s aftermarket sales are projected to increase by mid-single digits, the company said.
Bosch to Realign Automotive Supply Business
Within Robert Bosch GmbH, the newly structured Bosch Mobility will be responsible for its own business.
AutoZone Reports Annual Sales of $16.3B
Annual sales saw an increase of 11.1% from the prior year, while domestic same store sales were up 8.4%.
MPA Reports Record 1st Quarter Sales
Net sales reached a fiscal first quarter record of $164 million, an increase of $15 million, or 10 percent year-over-year.
EPA, UAW Leaders Test-Drive Electric Volvo, Mack Trucks
During the visit, Michael Regan and Ray Curry had a chance to test drive the Mack LR Electric refuse truck and the Volvo VNR Electric regional hauler.
