Kent Stickley Named Vice President of Marketing for Brake Parts Inc.
Brake Parts Inc. has named aftermarket veteran Kent Stickley as its new vice president of marketing. This announcement was made today by John Washbish, vice president Under Vehicle Group of Dana’s Automotive Aftermarket operation. Stickley, who has more than 25 years of automotive aftermarket experience, comes to Brake Parts Inc. from Prolong International where he has worked since 2002 as vice president of sales and director of sales for the Eastern region.
NCMA Membership Adds NAPA and Canadian Tire to Board of Directors
The National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) recently elected representatives from NAPA and Canadian Tire Corp. to its board of directors.Ken Ingram, director of catalog and profile pricing services for NAPA, and Jason Homenick, manager of automotive operations for Canadian Tire Corp., join the NCMA Board of Directors for the 2004-2005 election year.
Second Day of Presentations at 2004 GAAS Predict Strong Growth
The second and final day of the 2004 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) ended on a strong note with some impressive new numbers and predictions for the future success of the industry. For the first time in many years, financial analysts are beginning to sit up and take notice of the aftermarket.
CARQUEST’s Pete Kornafel Talks About His New Book on Inventory Management
Pete Kornafel, vice chairman of CARQUEST, recently wrote and published “Inventory Management and Purchasing — Tales and Techniques from the Automotive Aftermarket,” a practical guide to inventory management for wholesale distributors and stores that supply “hard goods.” Kornafel took some time last week to speak with aftermarketNews.com about the inspiration for his new book.
National Tire Safety Week Participation Growing
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that participation in the third annual National Tire Safety Week has doubled this year, with more than 8,000 tire retail stores participating. As part of the campaign, tire retailers will distribute “Be Tire Smart” brochures produced by RMA. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that participation in the third annual National Tire Safety Week has doubled this year, with more than 8,000 tire retail stores participating. As part of the campaign, tire retailers will distribute “Be Tire Smart” brochures produced by RMA.
Aftermarket Leaders to Discuss Industry Trends at GAAS
A foursome of distributor and retail leaders will share their thoughts on aftermarket industry trends on Wednesday, May 19, at the ninth annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). GAAS 2004 will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18-19, at the Hyatt Regency, Chicago.
Autospecialty Announces Executive Promotions
Autospecialty has announced a number of executive promotions. Larry Fidance has been promoted to vice president of marketing for the entire company.
Executive Interview with Jim Taylor, CEO of Thomas Group
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Jim Taylor, CEO of the Thomas Group. Taylor joined the Thomas Group in 2001 as vice president and CFO. From 1997 to 2001, Taylor served as president of the Chancellor Group, a Dallas, Texas, management consulting firm, where he assisted companies in restructuring, raising funds and completing initial public offerings. Join us as Taylor tells us more about the Thomas Group culture and how it works for its clients.
eBay Motors Expands Installation Services for Tire Buyers
More than 75% of tires on eBay Motors are now eligible for installation services, according to the company.
Sound Press, PhaseZero Announce B2C Automotive Strategic Partnership
Sound Press serves as e-commerce strategy and execution experts for companies such as GM, ACDelco, Canadian Tire, PepBoys, AutoPlus, distributors, and other non-automotive manufacturers.
