Aftermarket eForum Early Bird Registration Deadline Extended
The early bird registration deadline for the 2006 Aftermarket eForum has been extended until Friday, June 16. The early-bird registration fee for AAIA, AIA of Canada, AWDA, MEMA and SEMA members is $695 and $895 for non-member firms. The 2006 Aftermarket eForum will be held July 17-19, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago. This year’s event will include two half-day sessions and one full day of speaker and panel presentations. It will also feature table-top exhibits from the industry’s leading providers of e-commerce and supply chain solutions.
Aftermarket Expected to Grow 4.2 Percent in 2006, According to New AASA Research
The light vehicle automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow 4.2 percent in 2006, according to new research from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). A detailed analysis of the size of the aftermarket is included in the soon-to-be-released 2006-2007 AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report.
LIVE FROM GAAS: Adapting to the Changing Automotive Aftermarket — The Supplier’s Perspective
A panel of industry leaders, moderated by Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) President and CEO Bob McKenna, tackled the subject of the rapidly evolving automotive aftermarket from a supplier’s point of view at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium in Dearborn, MI. The subjects of change and collaboration were at the forefront of the discussion.
DIY Activity Continues to Decline, According to New AASA Research
All types of do-it-yourself (DIY) activity have dropped over the past 10 years, according to new research from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). A detailed DIY analysis is included in the soon-to-be-released 2006-2007 AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report. Based on consumer surveys conducted by IndustrialMR, AASA grouped service jobs into light, medium or heavy DIY categories. AASA data reveals that between 1995 and 2005, “heavy” DIY activity fell from 33 percent of the jobs in the heavy DIY group to 25 percent; “medium” DIY activity dropped from 35 percent to 28 percent; and the percent of jobs in the “light” DIY service group declined from 54 percent in 1995 to 40 percent in 2005.
Unperformed Maintenance Drops in 2005 to $52 Billion, According to AASA Research
Unperformed maintenance dropped to $52 billion in 2005, according to an upcoming report from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). While the $52 billion represents a drop of $4 billion from 2004 figures, many American vehicle owners are still neglecting many of the vital maintenance and service procedures that their cars and trucks require to operate safely, reliably and fuel-efficiently, according to AASA.
Unperformed Maintenance Drops in 2005 to $52 Billion, According to AASA Research
Unperformed maintenance dropped to $52 billion in 2005, according to an upcoming report from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). While the $52 billion represents a drop of $4 billion from 2004 figures, many American vehicle owners are still neglecting many of the vital maintenance and service procedures that their cars and trucks require to operate safely, reliably and fuel-efficiently, according to AASA.
Mark Iasiello Joins HDMA as Director, Member Development
Mark Iasiello has joined the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) in the newly created position of director, member development. HDMA is the heavy-duty market segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Iasiello’s duties will include expansion of HDMA’s program and services to its members, and new member development. He also will lead the association’s heavy-duty aftermarket efforts, including serving as staff liaison to HDMA’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Council and be one of the organizers of the annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
New Website Launched for Aftermarket eForum
Recognizing the growing importance of the Aftermarket eForum as a must-attend event for those seeking to understand and conduct e-business in the vehicle aftermarket, a stand-alone website for the conference recently made its debut at www.aftermarketeforum.com .
Brand Protection Council Members Interviewed on NPR
Todd Manson of Webb Wheel Products Inc. and Randy Petresh of Haldex Brake Systems Inc. were recently featured in a segment about counterfeit heavy-duty parts for American Public Media’s “MarketPlace” program on National Public Radio (NPR). The program, taped at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, presents the significant safety hazards of fake parts, and the costs in money and resources for companies to protect their products from counterfeiters. Both companies are members of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association Brand Protection Council.
Heavy Duty Brake Manufacturers Support Reduction in Large Trucks’ Stopping Distance
The heavy duty brake manufacturing industry supports efforts by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reduce the required stopping distance for truck tractors by 20 to 30 percent.