AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Wins Global Approval from KIA Motors
The two companies also announced that AkzoNobel Car Refinishes will provide training to KIA dealers and distributors involved in bodyshop activities.
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Management Changes
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has announced a number of appointments this week at the executive vice president, vice president and director levels.
AMI Announces 2008-2009 Board of Trustees
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) has announced the lineup for its 2008-2009 Board of Trustees. George Witt, AAM, George Witt Service, Inc., Lincoln, Neb., was re-elected as chairman; Bob Pearson, AAM, Precision Auto Collision Center, Shakopee, Minn., was re-elected as treasurer and Freda Thompson, AAM, Ace Auto Body, Inc., Hartselle, Ala., was re-elected as secretary.
CARSTAR Pledges $25,000 in Support of AMI
CARSTAR has joined the Automotive Management Institute’s (AMI’s) resource development and industry partnership, EXCEL, with a Charter Guarantor commitment of $25,000. The financial commitment will be combined with other leadership contributions to continue AMI’s mission of providing and promoting practical business management education tailored to the automotive service and collision repair industry.
Online Registration Open for ASA Annual Convention
Online registration for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2008 Annual Convention is now available by visiting www.ASAshop.org/Annual08. The convention will be held May 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA. Attendees may use the secure online form to register for a variety of activities, including two management seminars, ASA’s Celebration of Excellence, housing accommodations and an optional tour of Winchester Mansion.
Voting Opens for 2008 ASA Board Elections
BEDFORD, TEXAS – Elections for the 2008 Automotive Service Association (ASA) national board of directors are being held through Feb. 29. There are six candidates seeking election this year for three board positions. Running for general director are Daniel Guido, AAM, incumbent, Tony’s Service Center Inc., Phoenix, AZ; and A. Carroll Proctor, A.C. Proctor’s Paint
AMI Announces New Scholarship from Zurich; Application Deadline is Aug. 17
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Zurich (formerly Universal Underwriters Group), has announced a new scholarship program to help automotive service professionals obtain the management education crucial for success in today’s competitive industry environment. One scholarship will be awarded to an Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division member who strives to be, or is presently working in a management capacity. Zurich, which provides a range of customized insurance products for the automotive aftermarket, introduced the scholarship program, called High Octane, specifically to address the educational needs of the automotive aftermarket.
ASA Announces New Board of Directors, Honors Member Achievements at Annual Convention
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its annual convention May 3-5 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The event provided a forum for several association leadership activities, including open meetings of the ASA board of directors and affiliate assembly; a State of the Association address by Ron Pyle, ASA’s president and chief staff executive; and the installation of the new board. Also during the third annual "Celebration of Excellence," ASA recognized special achievements of its members and industry partners.
Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2007
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) honored its 14th class of Accredited Automotive Managers (AAMs) on May 5. The graduating class of 2007 had 112 automotive service professionals who earned the prestigious AAM designation by successfully completing AMI courses and accumulating a minimum of 120 credits.
Breaking Ground: aftermarketNews Talks to Northwood’s Jim John about the New Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies
Today, Northwood University breaks ground for the new Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies, on the University’s Midland , MI , campus. The 25,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will consist of areas for large group gatherings, classrooms, an alumni lounge, conference room, faculty offices, an auditorium and more. Professor Jim John, chair of Northwood’s Aftermarket Management program, recently shared with aftermarketNews some additional details about the project.