Coalition Forms to Support Right to Repair Movement in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition says the need for passage of the legislation is greater than ever as more consumers choose to repair – rather than replace – their cars amid an economy and an automobile industry in freefall.
Cooper Industries’ Kirk Hachigian Named to PACCAR Board
During his seven years with Cooper Industries, he has been instrumental in growing the company worldwide.
Tom Blackerby Named President and CEO of ASC Industries; Swaldo to Retire
William Thomas (Tom) Blackerby has been appointed president and chief executive officer of water pump manufacturer ASC Industries, Inc. Blackerby succeeds Theodore (Ted) Swaldo, ASC’s founder, who will be retiring after serving as president and CEO since 1989. Blackerby has been with ASC since 1992 and its chief operating officer since 2004. Swaldo will move into a senior advisor role with ASC and its parent company, United Components, Inc. (UCI) until his Jan. 2009 retirement.
Five Students Receive GAAS Scholarships funded by ASC Industries Grant
NORTH CANTON, Ohio – Recently, five high school students were awarded with Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarships from a pledge made on behalf of ASC Industries’ “Customers Who Care” program. Brandon Dailey of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Matthew Elwer of Delphos, Ohio; Michael Healy of Lima, Ohio; Mitchell Harble of Newark, Ohio; and Stephanie Spalding of
Thomas Capo Named Director of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
FINDLAY, OH — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s board of directors has named Thomas Capo as a director of the company, effective immediately. Capo serves as chairman of the board for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., a $1.7 billion car rental company, and also serves as co-chairman of the board of Microheat Inc., a privately
Oshkosh Truck Names Paylor President of JLG Industries
OSHKOSH, WI — Oshkosh Truck Corp. has named Craig Paylor president of JLG Industries, Inc., the company’s access equipment subsidiary and newest acquisition. His appointment is effective immediately. Paylor most recently served as senior vice president of marketing for JLG with global responsibility for business development, sales, marketing, customer service and aftermarket. Since joining JLG
CARDONE Industries Awarded 2007 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
CARDONE Industries has been awarded the 2007 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence for exceptional strides in its efforts to protect the environment. The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence honors Pennsylvania businesses and organizations that put in place projects that tackle environmental problems and help build new businesses, enhance the bottom line and engage residents in a renewed commitment to investing in their communities.
Labelmaster 2007 Catalog Features Expanded Product Line
CHICAGO — Labelmaster, a U.S.-based manufacturer of hazardous materials and regulatory compliance products serving the fleet and heavy duty industries, has just released its new 2007 catalog. The updated catalog features more than 5,000 new product offerings, and showcases many new signs, facility management and material handling products Product categories featured in the catalog include:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Launch Automotive A/C Ops for Hybrids
From Asia Pulse TOKYO — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. will establish an automotive air conditioner business for supplying hybrid vehicles, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Sunday. The industrial machinery conglomerate has secured orders from two major U.S. automakers. It will begin mass-producing compressors at a Mie Prefecture facility in 2007, and a high-volume production line
Executive Interview with Dennis Welvaert, President, North American Aftermarket Division, Dayco Products, LLC, A Division of Mark IV Industries
While in Las Vegas, aftermarketNews.com sat down with Dayco’s Dennis Welvaert to discuss the current state of aftermarket brands and the increasing competition from OE parts and service.