James Tennant Presented with AWDA’s 2013 Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award
The Art Fisher Memorial Scholarship Award is presented annually to an aftermarket company or individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment to education and training, either within their own organization or throughout the industry.
AIA To Present Global Market Updates, Highlight Key Export Markets During AAPEX
The new series is a result of recent strategic planning by the AIA Executive Leadership Council, which resulted in a decision to expand AIA’s focus to include identifying and promoting both import and export trade opportunities for AAIA members.
Joe Kripli Becomes APRA President And Chairman
Kripli will serve as APRA chairman until Nov. 3, 2014, at the conclusion of next year’s Big R/ReMaTecUSA Show in Las Vegas.
Aftermarket Foundation Names Two New Members To Its Board
Luanne Brown, president of eTool Developers LLC and member of the SEMA Board of Directors; and Jeffrey Helfrich, vice president – purchasing, TBC Corp., have been named to the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees.
MERA President Receives Leadership Award
John Chalifoux, president and COO of the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), was recognized for outstanding achievement in sales and marketing during the 20th Annual Gala of the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) on Oct. 16.
Gary Shapiro To Keynote AAIA Town Hall
Consumer Electronics Association President and CEO to share his thoughts on innovation and strategies for success.
AAIA Hosts European Aftermarket Leaders For Global Issues Talks
BETHESDA, Md. – To promote cooperation on legislative and technical issues of importance to the economic health of the global independent auto care industry, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently hosted leaders of several European and South African aftermarket organizations for week-long talks. Among the issues addressed were Right to Repair, challenges posed by car
AAIA Hosts European Aftermarket Leaders For Global Issues Talks
Among the issues addressed were Right to Repair, challenges posed by car company telematics systems and the common goals for the U.S./EU free trade agreement currently being negotiated.
The 22nd Annual Aftermarket Foundation/Bob Schoeberl Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament To Take Place During Industry Week
The tournament was recently renamed the Bob Schoeberl Memorial Golf Tournament, in honor of the longtime industry leader, philanthropist and member of the Aftermarket Foundation Board, who founded the tournament and was its most ardent supporter.
PRI Show To Hold All-New Race Industry Week Events
Known as “The Annual Epicenter of New Racing Technology,” this year’s PRI Trade Show takes place Dec. 12-14 at the recently renovated Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.