Engine & Performance Warehouse Names 2003 Rep of the Year
Engine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) named the recipient of its “Representative Of The Year” award during its annual summer conference in Vail, Colo., on August 14. Jim Schmeling, district sales manager for Federal-Mogul, was named EPWI’s 2003 “Representative of the Year.”
Cummins Mourns the Loss of Former Chairman and CEO J. Irwin Miller
Cummins Inc. has issued a statement mourning the death of Joseph Irwin Miller, who died this week at the age of 95. Miller was born in Columbus, Ind. in 1909. J. Irwin Miller built Cummins from a family business into a Fortune 500 company with more than 25,000 employees in 131 countries and more than $6 billion in annual sales. He is credited for transforming his hometown of Columbus, Ind., into a city of architectural wonders, earning it the nickname the Athens of the Prairie. The company said he will be eulogized as a great business leader, social activist and philanthropist whose influence will continue well into the 21st century.
Bosch Selected as Preferred Spark Plug Supplier by National Pronto Association
Robert Bosch Corp. has been named the exclusive Preferred Spark Plug Supplier by Justin, Texas-based National Pronto Association. “Bosch is extremely pleased to receive this prestigious appointment from Pronto,” noted David Coolidge, Bosch vice president, Aftermarket Sales and Supply Chain Management. “Pronto is a key player in the growing programmed distribution group channel, and Bosch is eager to provide the highest level of sales and marketing support to ensure a successful partnership.”
iATN and ASA to Co-Host Automotive Service Professionals Reception During AAIW
The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) and the Automotive Service Association (ASA) will jointly sponsor the third annual Service Professionals Industry Reception from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 in the Sunset Ballroom of the Flamingo Las Vegas. According to Brent Black, iATN founder and president, the reception now brings together more service professionals than any other single event during Industry Week.
Executive Interview with Paul Foley, Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Paul Foley, vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a market segment of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Join us as Foley brings us up to speed on the rapid growth of AASA since its creation two years ago, as well as several industry initiatives AASA is currently focusing on.
AASA Partners with American Express Tax and Business Services to Co-Sponsor Automotive Aftermarket Executives Roundtable
American Express Tax and Business Services (TBS) announced that MEMA’s Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will co-sponsor the bi-annual Automotive Aftermarket Executives Roundtable on September 29, 2004 in Detroit, Mich., and September 30, 2004 in Chicago, Ill. The discussion will focus on A China Update: How to Succeed and will specifically cover current conditions, determining where are you in the world, knowing when to seek help, major business mistakes, developing a positive business relationship, communicating amongst your locations and tax planning.
Caliber Collision Centers Names Director of Client Services, Texas Operations
Caliber Collision Centers, an Irvine, Calif.-based collision repair business, has named Tresa Parker as its director of client services for the company’s Texas Operations. Caliber Collision Centers operates facilities in Texas and California. This newly created position is designed to help strengthen new and existing relationships with insurance clients and customers in the Texas market, according to the company.
Hoon Chung Named President and CEO of DST
Former Activant Automotive Group executive Hoon Chung has been named president and CEO of DST Inc. Company founder Ray Stover was named chairman and vice president of business development. Stover said the entire DST family is energized by the appointment of Chung as president and CEO. “Hoon exemplifies the growing trend in the aftermarket to recruit the best of the best in supply chain management expertise to chart the course for an industry in vital need of next generation solutions,” said Stover.
NACE 2004 to Offer Continuing Education Courses for Claims Professionals
This year, the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) educational conference will include an Insurance Track with sessions designed specifically for today’s claims professional, including continuing education credit opportunities. NACE is scheduled to take place Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
Speedco Truck Lube to Sell Goodyear Truck Tires
Speedco Inc., a leading national on-highway truck lube provider, has announced it will begin selling Goodyear truck tires at its stores nationwide. In addition to its current offering of services, Speedco recently expanded its services to include selling new and retreaded tires and offering tire service at its 32 stores over the next two years. The company has already begun offering the new tire services at Speedco stores in Atlanta, Ga.; Amarillo and El Paso, Texas.