Maxiforce and AERA Announce the Release of the Failure Analysis Manual
The manual can assist in the identification of engine failures; help machine shop trainees better understand root causes for engine failure; and assist machine shops in warranty claims, potentially saving machine shops money.
GAAS Scholarship Fund Awards 59 Initial Scholarships
More than $10,000 in scholarship donations was received at GAAS 2009 to fund second round of awards.
Maremont Expands Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley Facility
The facility just ended a hiring cycle that added 50 new workers and a second shift.
SURVEY RESULTS: Readers Not Hopeful That Obama’s Tax Plan Will Bring Back Jobs to the U.S.
Obama’s proposal, if passed by Congress, would strengthen the tax code that currently allows businesses to defer paying taxes on profits made overseas if they are invested back into the foreign subsidiaries.
New Catalog from Purolator Filters Offers Expanded Coverage
Catalog offers a wealth of details for automotive professionals and DIYers.
AIAG Extends Organizational Recovery Program
Special program designed to help manufacturers and suppliers maintain peak organizational efficiency.
Executive Interview with Ieon Chen, CEO of Equus Products Inc.
In this exclusive interview, Chen talks about the future of telematics, the economy and its influence on the DIY market as well as the company’s anticipated milestone of selling 500,000 INNOVA scan tools by the end of this month.
Obama Budget to Provide $1.3 Billion for Career Technical Education
Technical education groups say an increase is needed to train workforce, stimulate economy.
The Pulse: Use of Premium Vs. Second Line Parts, Month by Month
In this installment of “The Pulse,” we take a closer look at the state of business today at the repair shop level. In this edition, we will review rolling month-by-month data for the percentage of premium parts used in repairs versus second line parts. Utilizing data from IMR Inc., this week we review the numbers for February 2008 through February 2009.
New ASA Board of Directors Installed During Celebration of Excellence
The installation of the board took place during ASA’s Celebration of Excellence on May 2.