University Of The Aftermarket Opens Recruitment For 2013-’14 Leadership 2.0 Class
The 2013-’14 Leadership 2.0 term will mark the 20th anniversary of the program’s very first class.
Awards Recognize ACDelco’s Aftermarket Leadership
Replacement Parts Inc. of Little Rock, Ark., recently presented ACDelco with its 2012 Outstanding Marketing/Vendor Partner Award for overall marketing support.
Executive Interview: Top Program Group Leaders Look At 2014 And Beyond
The leaders of some of the top program groups in the automotive aftermarket are optimistic about 2014 and beyond. However, all of them see some challenges ahead, chiefly the efforts of automakers to keep the reins of critical data, the impact of parts proliferation and downward margin pressure. Tools such as data warehousing help ensure program distribution will be here, serving professional repair shops, for years to come. Featured in a special section of the June issue of Counterman magazine, Editor Mark Phillips speaks to Federated’s Rusty Bishop; Automotive Distribution Network’s Mike Lambert; Pronto’s Bill Maggs; Automotive Parts Associates’ Dan Freeman; and the Alliance’s John Washbish to get their views on what the future has in store. Today we bring you just a glimpse of what they see ahead.
Stant Awards Ten Scholarships For 2013
Stant Corp. pledged $10,000 to fund 10 $1,000 scholarships for the 2013 GAAS scholarship awards.
GAAS Scholarship Committee Announces Recipients Of Barry Breslow Foundation Scholarships
The scholarships honor the late Barry Breslow, an active participant in the automotive aftermarket for many years. Breslow, who passed away in December 2005, was one of the original owners of Autospecialty Inc. and a former chairman of the Auto International Association (AIA), now a segment within Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). He also was a member of the AIA Hall of Fame and a past recipient of the AIA Person of the Year.
Federated Honors Member Don Bickle Jr. With Industry Advocacy Award
The award was presented by Tim Trudnowski, president of Spokane-based Parts Wholesalers Inc., chairman of AWDA and last year’s recipient of the Federated Industry Advocacy Award.
PERA To Host Webinar On Cutting Inserts For Boring And Surfacing
This webinar will be presented by Ed Kiebler, sales manager for Rottler Manufacturing.
SEMA Hall Of Fame Names Four New Members
The inductees for 2013 are George Barris, Eric Grant, Wade Kawasaki and Joe Schubeck.
Derek Kaufman And Paul Johnson Join Schwartz Advisors
Leading automotive aftermarket M&A advisory and consulting firm appoints heavy-duty and telematics expert Derek Kaufman partner; Paul Johnson appointed consulting advisor.
AASP-MN Says Meeting And Convention ‘Fuels Industry’s Fire’
During the two-day event, more than 250 area shop owners, vendors, presenters and industry supporters gathered to take part in informative seminars, networking opportunities and unforgettable entertainment, according to the association.