Dana Brake and Chassis Named a Federated Vendor of the Year
Dana Brake and Chassis has been named a recipient of a 2003 Federated Auto Parts’ Vendor of the Year award. The awards were presented during the recent Federated National Meeting, held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
KYB America Named Federated Auto Parts “Outstanding Vendor of the Year”
KYB America LLC has been named “Outstanding Vendor of the Year” by Federated Auto Parts. The announcement was made by Federated Chairman Bo Fisher on May 14 at Federated’s annual meeting held in Salt Lake City. The Federated “Outstanding Vendor-of-the-Year” award is presented annually to the supplier who provides the best overall service to the Federated membership.
Federated Auto Parts Announces “Vendors of the Year”
Federated Auto Parts announced its 2003 “Vendors of the Year” at its annual meeting held May 12-15 in Salt Lake City. The awards were presented by Federated Chairman of the Board Bo Fisher and Rusty Bishop, Federated CEO, at the awards luncheon held May 14.
Federated Auto Parts Announces Vendors of the Year
Federated Auto Parts announced its 2003 Vendors of the Year at its annual meetings held in Salt Lake City May 12-15. The awards were presented by Federated Chairman, Bo Fisher and Rusty Bishop, Federated CEO, at the awards luncheon held May 14.
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Appoints New CFO
Aftermarket Technology Corp.’s board of directors has appointed Todd Peters as CFO, succeeding Barry Kohn who has resigned, to pursue a new business opportunity. Peters joined ATC in March as the company’s vice president of finance. Prior to joining the company he was employed by TriMas Corp.
MEMA President Chris Bates Resigns
MEMA chairman Scott Meyer announced today that Chris Bates, president and CEO of the association since 2001, has resigned from the organization after 16 years of service. A reason for Bates’ resignation was not provided. MEMA has formed a search committee to identify and evaluate potential successors to Bates.
Society of Automotive Engineers Establishes New SAE Alabama Section
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has formally approved the formation of its first new section in 12 years — the SAE Alabama Section.
University of the Aftermarket Debuts “Fireside Chat”
The group in San Antonio was small — limited to just 25. But considering the speaker, many times more would have jumped at the chance to hear his sage words. The speaker for the inaugural University of the Aftermarket “Fireside Chat,” held April 21, was O. Temple Sloan, III, president of General Parts, Inc., the largest member of the CARQUEST distribution group. During the 45-minute session, Sloan spoke frankly about his vision of leadership to a small group of aftermarket executives.
MEMA Honors Sen. Alexander and Rep. Knollenberg with Joe Magliochetti Industry Champion Award
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Rep. Joe Knollenberg (R-Mich.) were recently honored as inaugural recipients of the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award, presented by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) on May 5. The award, which was created to honor the work of legislators helping to advance the automotive industry, was presented at a special dinner during the first MEMA Legislative and Public Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.
SAE to Honor Delphi’s Battenberg
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation will honor Delphi Chairman, President and CEO J.T. Battenberg III with the Manufacturing Leadership Award at a dinner at Ford Field on Wednesday, May 12. The theme of the 2004 banquet is “Manufacturing Leadership for the Future: Celebrating the Year of the Supplier.” More than 20 automotive supplier companies will be recognized for innovative achievements across multiple categories.