Delco Remy International Changes Name to Remy
As of Aug. 1, Delco Remy International, Inc. will be known simply as Remy International, Inc. The company is changing its corporate name to mark the tenth anniversary of its spin off from General Motors. The company said it will continue to market certain starters and heavy-duty alternators for original equipment and aftermarket customers under the Delco Remy trademark, which is licensed to the company by General Motors. The company will also add the Remy trademark to its brand portfolio for a variety of automotive products in addition to using Remy International as the new corporate name.
New Video Details Importance of Motor Vehicle Product Suppliers
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has produced a new video that demonstrates the importance of the motor vehicle product manufacturing industry to the overall automotive industry and to the American economy. The 11-minute video, titled “The Importance of The Automotive Supplier: The Engine Behind the Largest U.S. Manufacturing Industry” was produced as a service to the industry by MEMA in conjunction with its 100-year anniversary celebration.
Goodyear Plans $50 Million Expansion in Colombia
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is investing $50 million to expand manufacturing capabilities at its Cali, Colombia, manufacturing plant. The plant will produce radial medium truck tires. The investment solidifies Goodyear’s commitment to the growth of Colombian exports in certain Latin American countries, according to Eduardo Fortunato, president of Goodyear’s Latin America region. The tiremaker’s subsidiary, Goodyear de Colombia SA, celebrated its 60th anniversary in June.
Parts Plus Autostores Scholarship Fund to Aid BOCES Auto Technology Students
Tier Parts Warehouse has awarded two scholarships to students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program at Broome County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and one scholarship for students at D.C.M.O BOCES. The scholarship program was originally developed in 2001, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary of Tier Parts Warehouse — a local family-owned company that operates and supplies 32 Parts Plus Autostores in central New York and northern Pennsylvania.
Automotive Tool Makers Get the Scoop on New Vehicles at ETI Detroit Tech Week
More than 80 representatives from 42 automotive tool and equipment manufacturers received technical information on new and upcoming vehicles direct from the carmakers at the 24th Annual Detroit Tech Week, held June 14-18 and hosted by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI).
Executive Interview with Scott Meyer, President of MEMA
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Scott Meyer, outgoing chairman of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). As he concludes his time as chairman of the association, he steps into a new role as interim president of MEMA, which is in the midst of celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Join us as Meyer shares his insights on the anniversary of MEMA’s centennial, and what lies ahead for both MEMA and the entire industry.
SEMA Teams with Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum on Safety Safari Vehicle
SEMA and the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum are supporting the rebuild of a 1954 Dodge station wagon that will be an exact replica of the original NHRA Safety Safari vehicle which traveled across country 50 years ago to spread the word on drag racing safety to local car clubs, skeptical civic leaders and police.
More Than 200 Executives Attend Reception to Commemorate MEMA’s Centennial
More than 200 MEMA members and guests officially commemorated the association’s 100-year anniversary with a reception June 9 at MEMA’s headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. In addition, for the first time ever, the boards of MEMA and its market segment associations – the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association – held concurrent meetings beginning June 10.
MACS Now Accepting Nominations for Simon Oulouhojian Technical Achievement Award
MACS is currently accepting nominations for its Simon Oulouhojian, Sr. Technical Achievement Award. Created to honor the legacy of MACS President Emeritus, mobile A/C industry leader and technical training advocate Simon Oulouhojian, Sr., the Technical Achievement Award recognizes and encourages efforts by industry service technicians to work to attain a high level of technical knowledge and proficiency.
ASCO Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Parts Plus WD Auto Supply Company Inc. (ASCO), in Winston-Salem, N.C., is celebrating 50 years of doing business. Founded by Charles Key, Sr. in 1954, ASCO grew from a redistributing jobber to a successful warehouse in the 70s to a WD operation which today has 20 branch locations and more than 1,500 accounts. The WD serves territories in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Hickory and Charlotte, N.C.