Guest Commentary: ‘The Long View’ By MEMA President And CEO Bill Long
“We need to be focused on the evolution – or maybe even the revolution – of technology, market forces, consumer attitudes, business practices, workforces, and the many external pressures and shifts that are coming our way,” writes MEMA CEO Bill Long.
MEMA, AASA Host Data Access Policy Panel On Capitol Hill
The panel discussion, “Who Owns Your Car’s Data,” was held at the Capitol Visitors Center. More than 20 legislative staff members and industry leaders attended. A lively question-and-answer period was held after a 45-minute panel discussion.
MEMA Opposes Illinois Bill That Would Discourage Use Of Aftermarket Parts
“The bill, S.B. 2104, would be harmful to the automotive aftermarket manufacturing industry, would reduce consumer choice, and put jobs at risk,” MEMA wrote in a May 8 letter to Illinois General Assembly House Labor and Commerce Committee Chairman Marcus C. Evans Jr.
More Than 125 Suppliers Convene In Washington For 2019 MEMA Legislative Summit
MEMA’s event in Washington has evolved into a valuable platform for industry dialogue and advancing the business interests of the supplier industry.
US Rep. Jackie Walorski Named MEMA Industry Champion
Rep. Walorski has led a vocal opposition against the threat of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto parts and other issues critical to automotive aftermarket suppliers.
MEMA, OESA Host Vice President Pence In Detroit To Discuss USMCA
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long introduced Vice President Pence, who had come to the Detroit area to garner support for the proposed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
MEMA Warns Of The Significant Economic Impacts Of Closing the Southern Border
The association urged the Trump Administration to consider alternative options to border closure, given the serious economic impacts it could provoke.
MEMA Warns Suppliers Will Be Negatively Impacted By Collapse In California Negotiations
MEMA has urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to come to a coordinated agreement with the California’s Air Resources Board on the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model years 2021-‘26 for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
MEMA Names Bill Long To Lead Motor Vehicle Parts Supplier Association At Critical Time
Long was selected by the MEMA board of directors after a national search conducted by Egon Zehnder to replace former MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh, who retired in December 2018.
Former MEMA President Bob Miller Passed Away Feb. 9
Miller served as MEMA president from 1991 until 2000. During his tenure, MEMA consolidated the headquarters of the association and two subsidiaries from locations in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and Cleveland, Ohio, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. He also led the effort to raise MEMA’s presence on behalf of suppliers in Washington, D.C., increasing association staff and resources in the nation’s capital.
MEMA Presents State Leadership Award To Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, which represents the largest sector of manufacturing jobs in the United States, gives the award to recognize state leaders who have worked diligently on behalf of motor vehicle parts manufacturers.
MEMA Joins Business Groups Seeking End To Metals Tariffs
In a Jan. 23 letter addressed to Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the ad hoc coalition emphasized the importance of lifting steel and aluminum tariffs with North American trade partners in advance of ratification of the new United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA).