Clevite Launches New Engine Builder Club
Clevite Engine Parts recently launched the Clevite Engine Builder Club, a new, one-of-a-kind club aiming to further the professional careers of engine builders across the country and around the world.
Goodyear to Report 2003 4Q Results on May 19
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it would report fourth quarter 2003 financial results, plus details of its restatement of financial results for the years 1999-2003 on Wednesday, May 19. The report will be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. Robert Keegan, chairman and CEO, and Robert Tieken, executive vice president and CFO, will participate in the conference call. They will also provide an outlook for the first quarter of 2004.
Tap Into Technology Solutions at Aftermarket eForum 2004
Make your plans now to attend the 2004 Aftermarket eForum — Solutions Today for Tomorrow’s Technology Challenges, scheduled to take place August 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill. Aftermarket eForum, supported by University of the Aftermarket, is the only conference focused exclusively focused on the automotive aftermarket. Building on the success of the past three years, the 2004 eForum will feature an expanded format that includes breakout sessions and a full vendor trade show. Topics will include data synchronization, paperless warehouse operation, automated replenishment, data mining and e-commerce for small business.
Herman Trend Alert: Competitive Intelligence
A central strategy for many companies today is to push productivity higher and higher. They accomplish this objective by creatively applying technology and driving employees to perform at higher levels and work longer hours. These practices are risky, exposing the companies to an over-dependence on technology and high stress, burn-out, and dissatisfaction among employees.
CARDONE Honored by National Catalog Managers Association
CARDONE Industries recently received six awards for catalog excellence from the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) for print and electronic data. The awards were presented on May 4 at the 31st Annual NCMA Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Two Collins & Aikman Board Members Resign
Two board members investigated internally for insider deals have resigned from auto supplier Collins & Aikman Corp. (C&A), which has lost money three years in a row, and on Thursday reported another first-quarter loss. The quarter’s red ink was slightly less than it was the same period a year ago.
Keith Kreft Awarded ETI Founder’s Award
Keith Kreft of Cupertino, Calif., was presented the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) Founder’s Award at the association’s recent board meeting. The Founder’s Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and support of the Institute. It is ETI’s highest honor. Kreft is the 14th recipient of the award since it was established in 1985.
ArvinMeritor and Gillig to Collaborate on Emissions Reducing Technologies
ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Systems plans to collaborate with Gillig Corp., on new emission control technologies for the North American transit bus industry. The announcement was made at the American Public Transit Association Bus & Paratransit Conference in Denver, Colo. Gillig, which manufactures heavy duty transit buses, is a 114 year old privately held corporation located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
GM Cutbacks Sting American Axle
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., the world’s second-largest maker of automotive drive systems, said first-quarter profit fell 32 percent as General Motors Corp. cut light-truck production and bought fewer parts. American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., the world’s second-largest maker of automotive drive systems, said first-quarter profit fell 32 percent as General Motors Corp. cut light-truck production and bought fewer parts.
MEMA’s Information Services Council Creates Forum for Aftermarket IT Professionals
This fall, an assembly of aftermarket information technology (IT) and information services (IS) professionals will meet in southwest Florida to discuss key IT and e-commerce issues affecting the aftermarket. Hosted by MEMA’s Information Services Council (MIS Council), the 2004 Fall Conference will take place Sunday, Oct. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 20.