TIFFIN PARTS Launches New Web Site
TIFFIN PARTS LLC, a business unit of Pettibone LLC, which is an affiliate of The Heico Companies, launched its updated Web site providing better ease of use, internet specials, technical information and dialog with industry experts. Mark D. Knight, president of TIFFIN PARTS, stated, “The Web site was designed with a total focus on the
North American Motor Sport Business Forum – New Pre-Show Conference for 2009
An unprecedented assembly of international motorsports leadership will present and discuss compelling industry trends at the inaugural North American Motor Sport Business Forum, December 8 – 9 in Orlando, Florida during the PRI Trade Show Week. The forum will be organized by IM2 Events, which has established a series of similar events in Europe and
‘Taking Advantage of a Difficult Economy’ Seminar to be Featured at the BIG R Show
APRA will hold a seminar on Sunday afternoon November 1, 2009 during the BIG R Show entitled “Taking Advantage of a Difficult Economy” conducted by Will Burnett and Jon Gormin from Owner Resource Group of Austin, Texas. APRA’s President, Bill Gager said, “Owner Resource Group will provide an overview of the current economic environment and
AAIA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
July 1, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the Automotive AftermarketIndustry Association (AAIA), the only automotive aftermarket tradeassociation that represents the shared interests of manufacturers,distributors, retailers, service and repair businesses, program groups,manufacturers’ reps, educators, publishers and other specializedmembership organizations. Looking back on this milestone, AAIA President and CEO Kathleen Schmatzacknowledged that what the volunteer leaders
Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers Elected SEMA Chairman-Elect
Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers of COMP Performance Group will serve as chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) beginning Aug. 1. Members of the 46-year old association voted Brothers to fill the position that was held for the past two years by Rick Rollins of Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting. Rollins begins his role as of chairman on
The MAHLE Group Appoints Dan Moody as New General Manager
During his 3-year career with the MAHLE Group, Moody has served as a key coordinator of several acquisition projects, including the Dana Engine Parts business. Most recently he led the MAHLE Clevite Global Bearing business. In his new role, Moody will assume the management responsibilities for all North American Aftermarket activities, which include MAHLE Clevite
Big R Show Features Training Workshops from RIT
The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Center for Remanufacturing, Resource Recovery will be presenting four training workshops during the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) International Big R Show in Las Vegas on October 31 – November 2, 2009. Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive every year. Progressive remanufactures are always looking for new ways
EPA Confirms Aftermarket Right to Service Heavy Duty Vehicles
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) recently announced that it had received confirmation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that nothing in EPA’s rule requiring On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) systems for heavy duty applications was intended to prevent aftermarket facilities from servicing heavy duty vehicles and engines. APRA had questioned EPA about certain language in
Global Growth Drives Navistar Engine Group to Form Three Regional Business Units, Name Leaders
Navistar Engine Group has created three regional business units tobetter focus on its expanding customer base around the world. The threeunits – North America, South America and Global – will be led by a teamof Navistar veterans. Eric Tech has been promoted to president, Navistar Engine Group, fromhis previous position as vice president and general
R2C Performance To Reward Deery Series Winners
New IMCA sponsor R2C Performance Products has signed on to give contingency awards at each event in the Deery Brothers Summer Series, as well as at the conclusion of the 23rd annual tour for Late Models. Feature winners will receive $100 in cash if they raced with an R2C-manufactured 14-inch Round High Performance Competition Series
Federal-Mogul to Help Consumers
Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) will help consumers learn how to increase the reliability and extend the service life of their vehicles through its “Drive Smart Summer Service” campaign, running July 1 through August 31, 2009. Throughout the program period, consumers who purchase any of the following Federal-Mogul branded products – ANCO® wiper blades, Carter® fuel
Original Engine Management to Fund AIA Import Parts Specialist Tests for Its Customers
OriginalEngine Management (OEM), a supplier of import engine managementcomponents and filters, has announced that it will fund thepurchase of Auto International Association’s (AIA) Import PartsSpecialist tests as a value-added service to its customers. Jeff Olefson, president of OEM, said, “Now, more than ever, it isimportant that our distributors have all of their countermen certifiedas