Garage Gurus Training Sessions To Benefit Local Tech Schools in 2017
Understanding that education and training are vital to the future of the North American auto care industry, Garage Gurus™, Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ technical education platform, has launched a new give-back program for 2017 in conjunction with the launch of its 2017 training catalog. During the months of October and November, company representatives will visit customers to
PERA Parties in Toronto, Makes Plans For Florida
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s (PERA) 71st Annual Conference was held September 21-23 in Toronto, Ontario. Training sessions, shop tours and industry networking were enjoyed by more than 120 registered attendees. During the convention, new directors and a treasurer were elected: Allan Brock, Blackwater Engines, Virginia Beach, VA and Mark Melling, Melling Engine Parts, Jackson,
Jasper Completes Renovation and Relocation Project
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has completed the renovation and relocation of its Gas Division within JASPER’s Wernsing Road remanufacturing facility. The Lifter Department was the last group to move into its new position, joining other Gas Division support groups on the main floor of the facility. “We now have all our remanufacturing on one level,”
2016 ‘Remanufacturing Experience’ To be Largest Ever Reman Show at AAPEX
Held during the 2016 AAPEX Show, this year’s enhanced Remanufacturing Experience will feature the largest ever reman show at AAPEX, with a 20 percent increase in the size of the section and more than 100 remanufacturing-related booths throughout the show. All total, the event will include more than 52,000 square feet of remanufacturing-affiliated space. In
PERA to U.S. Conference Attendees: Canada Is A Foreign Country
Anyone planning to attend the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s Annual Conference in Toronto this fall is urged to remember one simple fact when making travel plans: Canada is a foreign country and a passport – and perhaps even a travel visa – is required. “We urge all of our members and guests to be certain
US House Committee Holds Hearing on DOL Overtime Rule
On June 9th the U.S. House Committee on Small Business held a hearing titled, “Damaging Repercussions: DOL’s Overtime Rule, Small Employers, and their Employees.” The hearing addressed the repercussions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent overtime rule on the small business community.
Ensuring Your Insurance
In the business of engine building there are numerous insurance coverages that you may be aware of and already have, but there are several that you may not know even existed that could help your business in case something happens.
Making New Equipment Pay For Itself In 90 Days
Purchasing shop equipment is no small decision. After all, new equipment carries a hefty price tag and no guarantee of a return on your investment. In the best-case scenario, the new equipment pays for itself, increases trust and loyalty with your customers, improves efficiency, and leaves you with no regret. But, the opposite is always a possibility.
Marketing in the Age of Social Media
The ability to create a brand is no longer under the control of a product or service provider, nor the ad agencies. In today’s world, brands are now created by one entity more than any other, and that entity is social media.
The Payday Polka
Payday. While it is music to an employee’s ears, payday presents logistical and legal challenges for your company. One of the chief challenges is ensuring your employees are paid properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
A Winning Workplace
Having difficulty finding talented employees? Take a good hard look at the engagement level of your existing employees first. Spending the last 20+ years in business consulting, the past 10 in my own practice, I have too often heard the plea “we can’t find good people” from business owners and/or management personnel. In fact, if you’re a shop owner or manager, there’s a very good chance you’ve said this yourself at one point or another.
The Right Way to Measure Customer Satisfaction in Your Shop
Far too many shop owners don’t measure customer satisfaction in their shops. It’s not that they’re not interested in the results, it’s just that they’re not exactly sure how to do it. Unfortunately, the price they pay for not measuring their customer satisfaction is often staggering.
