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Two Intermet Plants Earn ISO Certification

FORT WORTH, TX — Intermet Corp., a manufacturer of cast-metal automotive components, announced that its Magnesium Plant in Palmyra , MO , has been granted the ISO 9001:2000 Certification from the International Organization of Standardization (ISO). In addition, Intermet’s Monroe City , MO , plants recently completed and passed their surveillance audits and retain their

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Holds Annual Winter Meeting in Sunny Florida

The shareholders of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. gathered in Boca Raton, FL, for the group’s annual winter meeting held Dec. 2-6. Each shareholder of the Alliance was represented. The meeting is a culmination of the past year’s efforts of Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores and certified service centers. Reports and breakout meetings focusing on marketing, product and education were reviewed. New vendors were reviewed and approved and the 2007 marketing strategy was presented.

Vange Proimos of AP Exhaust Elected Chairman of AASA

Vange Proimos, president of AP Exhaust in Goldsboro, NC, has been elected chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors. Proimos and his brothers founded the USA Muffler Shop chain in the 1970s. The business grew to more than 20 shops throughout northeast Indiana and included a distribution center to service the muffler shops. In 1994, he and his family started Catco Catalytic Converters, known today as one of the largest aftermarket converter manufacturers in the country. Catco specializes in universal, direct fit and OBDII technology converters. In 1998, Proimos acquired the AP Exhaust Aftermarket Division with manufacturing facilities in Goldsboro, NC. Manufacturing exhaust products for the past several years under the Goerlich’s, Merit, TruckEx and Xlerator brands, the company will begin to market their products as AP Exhaust in 2007.

Dorman Holds Third Annual Advisory Council Meeting at AAPEX

LAS VEGAS — The Dorman Advisory Council gathered Nov. 1 and 2 for its third annual meeting, held at the Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo in Las Vegas. The council, which consists of service providers and parts distributors from across the country, helps provide input into all aspects of Dorman’s business. On the first day of

The Week In Review (Nov. 13-17, 2006)

By Amy Antenora Editor The Week in Review offers a snapshot into the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews.com. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of

Executive Interview with Joe Pomaranski, Vice President-Sales for Tenneco’s North American Aftermarket

This week we talk with Joe Pomaranski, vice president-sales, North American Aftermarket, for Tenneco Inc., manufacturer of Monroe shocks and struts, Monroe premium brakes, Walker exhaust products, DynoMax performance exhaust, Rancho performance suspensions and shocks, and DuPont Car Care appearance chemicals. Pomaranski was named vice president of sales, North American Aftermarket for Tenneco Inc. in May of 1999. In this role, he is responsible for sales and customer care activities for aftermarket ride control and emission control business, as well as DuPont Car Care chemicals and Monroe brake products in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Akzo Nobel Recognizes Most Influential Women in the Collision Industry

LAS VEGAS – Akzo Nobel presented its annual awards to the Most Influential Women in the Collision Industry earlier this month during the NACE show in Las Vegas. Established in 1999, The Most Influential Women of the Collision Repair Industry award was created to recognize the leadership contributions that are made by individuals who have

Babcox ‘Tech Group’ Magazines Present 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards

For 10 straight years, Underhood Service, ImportCar and Brake & Front End magazines have recognized the advertisers that are the foremost communicators in the industry with their annual Readers’ Choice Award. Awarded by each magazine to only 10 companies, the winners are determined by surveys conducted by Babcox Research that asks readers which ads they recall seeing and reading.

Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Launches National Charity Program

A new nationwide program that helps victims of domestic violence and abuse gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars has been launched by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. This unprecedented vehicle gift program is sponsored by the warehouses, parts stores and certified service centers flying the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper flags. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, parent company of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, announced the new program yesterday at AAPEX.

Counterman Magazine Presents 2006 Reader’s Choice Awards

Counterman magazine is proud to announce the winners of the 2006 Reader’s Choice Awards, the magazine’s prestigious, annual readership-based recognition program. This year’s winners are: Akebono, Airtex, Bendix, Delphi, Denso, Monroe Shocks, Brakes and Struts, Morse, NAPA Echlin, NGK/NTK and WIX.