The Week in Pictures: From Congressional Visits To Trade Missions To Columbia
It may be summertime in the Northern hemisphere, but the automotive aftermarket isn't slowing down. From KYB hosting congressional representatives at its manufacturing facilities, to the Auto Care Association hosting trade missions to Columbia, and Dill Air Controls’ 110th anniversary and more, this industry is staying strong and staying busy this summer. Take a look!
Amy Antenora has been reporting on the automotive aftermarket since 2002.
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It may be summertime in the Northern hemisphere, but the automotive aftermarket isn’t slowing down. From KYB hosting congressional representatives at its manufacturing facilities, to the Auto Care Association hosting trade missions to Columbia, and Dill Air Controls’ 110th anniversary and more, this industry is staying strong and staying busy this summer. Take a look!
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KYB Americas recently hosted U.S. Senator Todd Young at its Franklin, Indiana, manufacturing facility.
Dill Air Controls Products, the leading U.S. manufacturer of TPMS valve stems and valve hardware, is celebrating its 110th anniversary. In honor of the milestone, Dill hosted a carnival-style family day on the grounds at its Oxford, North Carolina, facility. The event included a DJ, Fun Swing, Wacky Obstacle Course, photo booth, face painting, and more. Dill employees gave tours of the facility and held a classic car show!
Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper recently announced its 2019 scholarship recipients, including Josh and Rebecca Roos
Another Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Scholarship recipient Bridget Hubbard
Ford Driving Dreams middle school students participating in activity led by percussionist and singer, Alfredo Hidrovo.
The sales team at Myers Tire Supply truly got into the spirit of giving by taking part in a team-building experience to help put smiles on the faces of some well-deserving kids affiliated with the Footprints Center for Autism, an Ohio based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The result of their efforts was a generous donation of 13 high-end remote-controlled racecars and 80 superhero capes. From left to right: Lance Meyer, Erin Bolyard and Chris DuPaul
Aisin Sales Latin America S.A. was launched at a ceremony on June 25, 2019, in Panama. Scott Turpin, center, is president of the new company, a joint venture between Aisin World Corp. of America and Leon Import, S.A.
Ford recently recognized MANN+HUMMEL with an Aligned Business Framework (ABF) Award as well as a Gold Award at its World Excellence Awards. From left to right: Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product development and purchasing officer; Kurk Wilks, president and general manager OEM at MANN+HUMMEL; and Linda Cash, Ford vice president, quality and new model programs.
Federated member Hovis Auto & Truck Supply recently sponsored the annual Bill Emig Memorial race at the Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania. A great group of Hovis’ customers and employees enjoyed a tremendous night of racing and hospitality at the track.
This memorial race was created by director of RUSH Racing, Vicki Emig, to honor her late father’s legacy, Bill Emig, who was a long time car owner in the area and had a long storied history at Lernerville. The race itself was packed as fans came from all over to spectate as 53 late model drivers from seven different states plus Ontario, Canada came to compete.
Hovis is a season-long sponsor of the RUSH Late Model Touring Series and will be the presenting sponsor of the RUSH Sportsman Modified Weekly, Touring and Futures Cup Championship programs.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) recently received a Platinum Award from the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville. Left to right are Andria Keating, BSFB health and wellness coordinator; award presenter Jim Frazier, vice president of medical affairs for Norton Healthcare; and Matt Schwartz, chair of the Worksite Wellness Council of Louisville.
Part of this year’s networking events at the annual ReMaTec show was an Industry Dinner Reception at the Royal Industrial Society Club in Amsterdam (Photo: Rogier Bos)
During an awards program at ReMaTec, Adam Hill explains the Jury’s reasoning behind the win of Scott Shea and Jack Bordeau from CRP Industries.
Jens Lindholm – first to ever win the Remanufacturer of the Year (ROTY) Award – hands Daniel Koehler of Knorr-Bremse the award for Best Reman Process Optimization.
Applause for the winners of the RotY Awards 2019
Fernand Weiland takes home the Award for Best Reman Ambassador during ReMaTec 2019. He could not attend the event but was honored nonetheless.
Representatives from 14 of the top 25 commercial tire dealers across the United States gathered this month for the industry’s first Tire Safety Leadership Summit in Newton, North Carolina.
For the second year in a row, DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers has received a Supplier of the Year award from ContiTech Vibration Control GmbH. Accepting honors from left are Hicran Hiyik-Koller from ContiTech, Jürgen Hasenauer and Andreas Zöller from DuPont, and Roland Wilmer from ContiTech.
The Auto Care Association hosted a delegation of automotive aftermarket companies on a trade mission June 5-6 to Bogota, Colombia, to develop and expand business opportunities in the market.
Uni-Select recently unveiled a new distribution center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This facility has a footprint of 296,085 square feet, making it Uni-Select’s largest distribution center.
Dr. Otmar Scharrer, MAHLE’s Head of Corporate Research and Advance Engineering (center), is delighted to have won the CLEPA Innovation Award 2019 for the MAHLE e-compressor, which beat 63 competitors. Photo credit: CLEPA
Emma Henderson is the Managing Editor of aftermarketNews and Counterman. She joined Babcox after a career as a television reporter for stations across the Midwest. Contact her at [email protected]
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) congratulates the six accomplished automotive service professionals who make up the 2023 class of the ASE President’s Club.
Mark Cossitt – Universal Technical Institute (Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
Jonathan Couch – Klein Forest High School (Porter, Texas)
Bryan Gold – First Transit (Downers Grove, Illinois)
Musselman says passing right to repair legislation is vital – for consumer choice, for independent businesses, for American jobs and for healthy market competition.
The IMPACT Award is a tribute to those who exemplify outstanding leadership, creativity and commitment to advancing automotive communications, the ACC said.
