Executive Interview with Philip Martens, ArvinMeritor Senior Vice President, President, Light Vehicle Systems
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Phil Martens, senior vice president and president of ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Systems business group, brings us up to speed on the return of the Gabriel brand as part of the company’s focus on re-invigorating its global ride control business.
Automotive Communicators Honored for Outstanding PR Achievements
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – The winners of the sixth annual Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award were honored this week at the Spring Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) held in Dearborn, MI. The awards are the only of their kind that are dedicated to recognizing excellence in automotive public relations. The
AIA to Hold 18th Annual Industry Awards Program at AAPEX
LAS VEGAS — The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, will hold its 18th AIA Industry Awards program at AAPEX 2006. The Sands Expo Center Upper Level Lobby will again be the site for this year’s display and will be accessible during the entire week of the show. Open
Omnitek Holds Third Annual Users Group Conference
MISSION VIEJO, CA — Omnitek Information Systems and 21st Century Graphic Technologies recently held their third annual user’s group conference Aug. 10-12 in Irvine, CA. The goal of the annual conference was to inform users of the changing trends in the automotive aftermarket and their impact on the companies’ newly developed systems and methods. At
Two Companies Donate More than $13,000 to Katrina Relief Effort
Representatives of two aftermarket companies, IMC and ZF Trading, have presented a donation of more than $13,000 to Katrina relief efforts, in the name of the Aftermarket Foundation. The Aftermarket Foundation uses funds like these to help industry members affected by natural disasters.
Companies Brace For General Motors Impact In Charlotte, NC, Area
General Motors Corp. cutbacks announced Monday won’t affect the roughly 160 jobs at the automaker’s service and parts operation in Charlotte, NC, a GM spokeswoman said. But they could cause ripples that reach into the region’s hundreds of automotive suppliers.
Car Suppliers Determined to Pass on Costs
Caught between a rock and a hard place, automotive suppliers say they are determined to pass on steep rises in raw material costs to their customers even as carmakers step up pressure for lower manufacturing costs.
Modine and BorgWarner To Collaborate on New Technology
Modine Manufacturing Company announced that it has entered into a collaborative relationship with BorgWarner Inc. to develop thermal management solutions for the global Truck and Off-Highway markets.
Modine Wins New Engine Cooling Business with Freightliner, Will Work with DaimlerChrysler to Develop Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Standard Solutions
Modine Manufacturing Co. has been chosen to supply engine cooling modules for The Freightliner Group in North America. Modine will also become the development partner for Mercedes-Benz Truck in Europe. The parent company of both divisions, DaimlerChrysler AG is looking for ways to meet tighter worldwide emissions standards on heavy-duty truck engines, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins enforcing the new standards in North America in 2007 and the European EURO 6 emission regulations become effective in 2010.
Automotive Communicators Honored for Outstanding PR Achievements
The winners of the fourth annual Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award were honored April 28 at the Spring Conference of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) held in Dearborn, Mich. The only award of its kind, the Excellence in Automotive Public Relations Award identifies public relations programs that have successfully addressed an automotive-related public relations issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. The annual award honors complete public relations programs that incorporate sound planning, execution and evaluation.