Bruce Mardar Joins Akebono North America
Akebono Corp. has named Bruce Mardar eastern regional sales manager for aftermarket sales. Mardar replaces Carl Schaefer, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Before joining Akebono, Mardar spent 14 years with Qualitee International, a supplier of aftermarket brake and clutch components, where he most recently served as national sales manager.
Akebono Product Manager Named Chairman of APRA Brake Division
Robin Gedye, senior product manager – Aftermarket Caliper Products for Akebono Corp., has been named chairman of the Automotive Parts Rebuiders Association (APRA) Brake Division.
Akebono Receives Vendor Excellence Award from Monro Muffler Brake
Akebono Corp. has been awarded the 2003 Vendor Excellence Award from Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. Monro recognized Akebono for the successful launch of ceramic brake pads throughout the Monro chain. Akebono began supplying ceramic brake pads to Monro in late 2002.
Akebono Expands Aftermarket Friction Lineup
Akebono will launch the Akebono Premium Disc Brake Pads friction line next month. The line will feature 116 part numbers, covering a wide range of both late-model import and popular domestic vehicles.
Akebono Announces Passing of Regional Sales Manager Carl Schaefer
Akebono announced yesterday that Eastern Regional Sales Manager Carl Schaefer unexpectedly passed away in January. Schaefer was a 25-year veteran of the automotive aftermarket business, with a focus on brake systems. He joined Akebono in 2002 and managed the company’s aftermarket sales in the eastern U.S. and Canada.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of Sept. 19.
YANG’s Top Golf Event Raises Nearly $9,000 for Charity
The industry fundraiser took place in August and September at eight Top Golf locations across the country.
2022 AWDA Aftermarket Challenge Underway
The annual campaign raises funds for scholarships and programs that strengthen the aftermarket through education.
People On The Move: Week Of March 21
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.
People On The Move: Week Of Jan. 10
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.