The Week in Review (May 4-8, 2009)
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Alfred State Prof John Garippa Named 2008 NACAT Educator of the Year
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports POWAY, Calif. – John Garippa of Wayland, N.Y. was named the 2008 Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held recently at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa. Garippa is an associate professor at Alfred State College, SUNY College of
New SEMA Board Members Announced
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. – Results of the 2008-2009 SEMA Board of Directors election are final, with five new individuals joining the leadership group. The new members in the manufacturer category are Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt; BJ Leanse, Big Country Truck Accessories; and Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems. The new members in the distributor/retailer category are
Mitchell 1 Names 2007 Educator of the Year
POWAY, CA – Each year Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Bruce Amacker, owner and instructor of Turbo Training, has been named the 2007 Educator of the Year. He was recognized at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2007 Conference held recently in Long
The Week in Review (June 4-8, 2007)
By Arianne Anderson The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. 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 the
Federal-Mogul Receives Three Vendor Awards from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
SOUTHFIELD, MI — Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance recently awarded Federal-Mogul with three prestigious Vendor Awards at its annual shareholder’s meeting in Boca Raton, FL. Federal-Mogul executives accepted awards for Manpower Support, Marketing Promotions Support and Global Marketing Support. The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Vendor Awards are given annually based on shareholder vote. “We are pleased
Executive Interview with Jose Maria Alapont, President and CEO of Federal-Mogul
This week we feature our exclusive interview with Jose Maria Alapont, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Federal-Mogul. Alapont joined Federal-Mogul in early 2005. Prior to that, he served as CEO of IVECO, the commercial vehicle division of the Fiat Group. In the past 18 months, he has been simultaneously leading the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while also forging the future of the company. Alapont and other Federal-Mogul executives met with Counterman/aftermarketNews Publisher Jon Owens and Counterman Editor Brian Cruickshank at the AAPEX show in Las Vegas last month, where they spoke at length about Federal-Mogul’s emergence from bankruptcy, the current state of the industry and what Alapont thinks the future will look like for Federal-Mogul.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2006 Automotive Communications Award Recipients
BETHESDA, MD – The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announced the recipients of the 2006 Automotive Communications Awards. The winners were honored during the Women’s Board reception, which took place Oct. 31, at the Sands Expo Center during AAPEX. The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive
Mitchell 1 Names Eric L. Babcock 2006 Educator of the Year
Eric L. Babcock, an automotive technician and instructor from New Orleans, LA, was named Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2006 Conference held recently in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction.
Federal-Mogul Named a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation
For the second consecutive year, Federal-Mogul has received a “Partners in Progress” Award from Sears Holdings Corp. Federal-Mogul was also awarded the prestigious Supplier of the Year for Quality Award in the automotive segment and the larger hardlines segments for its Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes. The “Partners in Progress” Awards are presented annually to supplier companies that provide Sears Holdings with quality products and services.