Derek Kaufman And Paul Johnson Join Schwartz Advisors
Leading automotive aftermarket M&A advisory and consulting firm appoints heavy-duty and telematics expert Derek Kaufman partner; Paul Johnson appointed consulting advisor.
AASA Hails the Appeals Court’s Decision to Delay NLRB Posting Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted an injunction yesterday in the case brought by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) challenging the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posting rule, delaying the April 30 effective date until the Court has a chance to hear arguments and issue a ruling.
Steve Yankovich, eBay VP of Mobile, to Lead Discussion of Mobile’s Role in the Auto Industry at SEMA Business Technology Symposium
Famous Rhodes, senior director of eBay Motors, will discuss best practices for online marketing and lead generation for aftermarket brands and businesses at the event.
Beck/Arnley’s New Brand Gear and Merchandising Online Store is Now Open
Visitors can choose from a variety of high-quality Beck/Arnley branded shirts, jackets and caps, as well as promotional and merchandising items.
A Raymond Tinnerman Plans Kentucky Plant Expansion
The company plans to add more than 25 new jobs and invest approximately $500,000 at its facility in Flemingsburg, Ky., according to David Nenno, president and CEO of A Raymond Corporate North America, the firm’s U.S.-based holding company.
MEMA Submits Comments to Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator Urging More Federal Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies and Enforcement
MEMA is calling on the White House to support the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), which will strengthen IPR enforcement by amplifying targeting efforts of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to detect goods that violate IPR and will require CBP to dedicate port personnel with a primary responsibility of enforcing IPR.
Nick Notte Named President of Sterling Autobody Centers
Notte brings more than 25 years of product knowledge and leadership to his new role as president of Sterling Autobody.
Intermet Files for Chapter 11; Names New President and CEO
Intermet and its domestic subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 protection with the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. It is intended that the filing will allow the company to continue normal operations while it reorganizes its financial and operating structure. The company also named Bob Tamburrino president and CEO, replacing Jeff Mihalic, who has resigned but remains in a consulting role.
GUEST COMMENTARY: How to Go Beyond Customer Service and Deliver Customer Value
The following guest commentary comes from Joe Mejaly, vice president and general manager of ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business. His comments are excerpted from remarks made in October to a national meeting of warehouse distributors and independent service garage operators. ArvinMeritor provides its parts and services to and through authorized parts outlets, including warehouse distributors and OE dealers.
Aisin Plans $67 Million Expansion at Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley Facility
Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc. has announced a $67 million expansion to its Clinton, TN, facility, a move expected to add 160 jobs to its current workforce of 400 employees. The announcement marks the third recent expansion by a top-10 auto parts maker in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley. Both Denso, the largest manufacturing employer in the 16-county region, and Eagle Bend, a division of Magna International, are expanding their operations in the region.