New GAAS Website Features New Look and Improved Content
Thewebsite for the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) has beencompletely redesigned to provide improved content for attendees of theaftermarket’s most popular executive conference. Visitors to www.globalsymposium.orgwill see several new features, including a speaker spotlight sectionand multimedia page. In addition, the registration section of the sitecontains a new direct link to the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel(headquarters
AETC To Celebrate 20 Years of Aftermarket Secrets, Focuses on the Future of Performance Engine Technology
After 20 years of trading horsepower trends and secrets, the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) will continue its focus on the future of performance technology in 2009. This year will spotlight one of the key power players of new aftermarket technology – the Ford Modular engine. With five diverse experts already scheduled as speakers, this
19th AETC: New Theme Is A Winner
You can always expect to do a fair share of “bench racing” while sitting around the breakfast and lunch table at the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC). This year did not disappoint. Held just before the PRI Trade Show on December 8-10, 2008, at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, the 19th AETC nearly doubled its
Engine Remanufacturing Featured at HDRG Summit and Engine Alley
The Heavy Duty Remanufacturers Group (HDRG) is bringing a new focus to HDAW 2009 in Orlando, FL during the week of February 16, 2009. New diagnostic and engine related technologies will be featured at the HDRG Summit and “Engine Alley” on the Exposition show floor. Electronics on engines has been utilized by the OEM manufacturers
Bush Offers Chrysler and GM $17.4 Billion in Loans
Detroit is breathing a collective sigh of relief today. At a pressconference this morning, President Bush announced that hisadministration will give General Motors and Chrysler $17.4 billion inloans. The loans will come from the $700-billion in funds originallyset aside for the bailout of the financial industry. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press,
HD Remanufacturing Summit
The Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group Summit ’09 in Orlando, Florida on February 16 will feature an outlook for the reman business by Bruce Plaxton, veteran industry observer and analyst. Bruce is President of BGP Marketing Solutions in Schaumburg, IL, a consulting practice with a focus on mobile capital goods. Plaxton has been an advisor to
Online Registration Now Open for HDAW ’09
Onlineregistration officially opened on Oct. 1 for the 2009 Heavy Duty AftermarketWeek (HDAW), scheduled for Feb. 16-19, 2009 at the Rosen Centre Hotel &Resort and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. HDAW isthe largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty industry. Morethan 1,800 managers and executives from 17 countries including distributors,manufacturers, service
Green Products to Be Recognized at The Work Truck Show 2009
Inan effort to recognize companies that develop innovative products andtechnology that improve work truck fuel utilization, the National TruckEquipment Association (NTEA) has announced a new award: The Work Truck ShowGreen Award. The winner of this award will be selected at The Work Truck Show2009. The WorkTruck Show Green Award joins two other awards sponsored by
Melling Named Engine & Performance Warehouse’s 2007 Vendor of the Year
At the recentEngine & Performance Warehouse (EPWI) annual summer conferenceawards dinner, Melling Engine Parts was named the EPWI 2007 Vendor ofthe Year. David Dent, president, Marion Holt, vice president of sales andmarketing, along with regional sales managers Bill McCleskey, AlanMcVey and Dennis Fox accepted the award on behalf of the entire Mellingstaff. Melling Engine Parts
2009 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Education Program Announced
The Heavy Duty AftermarketWeek (HDAW) ’09 Education Committee has defined six education programsbased upon the event theme, "Maximizing Opportunities in ChallengingTimes." HDAW will be held Monday, Feb. 16 through Thursday, Feb. 19, atthe Rosen Centre Hotel and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,Fla. Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is an all-industry, independentdistributor focused, all-inclusive, business to
AERA Seminar and Rottler Open House Taking Shape
Rottler Manufacturing has released more information regarding its Open House to be held Friday, September 5 at its manufacturing facility in Kent, WA, which will be from 8 am to 4 pm. On Saturday, September 6, Rottler will host an AERA Tech and Skills Regional Conference. Both events are open to all machine shops and
Rottler to Host Open House and AERA Seminar in September
Rottler Manufacturing has announced it will hold an Open House Friday, September 5 at its manufacturing facility in Kent, WA, and then and host an AERA Tech and Skills Regional Conference on Saturday, September 6th. Both events are open to all machine shops and suppliers. The intimate conference will include several technical presentations, networking opportunities,
Global Symposium Awards Scholarships to 115 Students in 2008
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 115 students pursuing aftermarket careers in 2008. The $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships will be granted to 105 students in the U.S. and ten in Canada. In the history of the scholarship program, more than 1,400 students have received aid totaling
Dates and Location for 2009 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Announced
Organizers and sponsors of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) have officially announced the location and dates for the 2009 conference. HDAW ’09 will be held in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 16, through Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. The headquarters hotel will be the Rosen Centre, which shares conference venues with the adjoining Orange County Convention Center.
PERA Spring Tech Meeting Recap
The conference opened with Chip Helderman and Chuck Lynch from Jasper Engines & Transmissions, who spoke about remanufacturing the GM Vortec Inline 4, 5 and 6 cylinder engines. Dave Wooldridge, Publisher of Engine Builder Magazine, spoke about Engine Builder’s redesigned website – Adapting to Change. Mark Ferner, Shell Global Solutions, addressed Engine Oil Basics and
Racing News Update: IRL/Champ Car Finally One After 12-Year Split
IndyRacing League founder and CEO Tony George and owners of the Champ CarWorld Series have completed an agreement in principle that will unifymajor American open-wheel racing for 2008. The agreement was signed by Champ Car owners inprinciple Feb. 22 in Chicago. George signed the agreement Feb. 21. Details of a news conference regarding unification and ancillaryquestions will be forthcoming.
Racing News: Champ Car/IRL Deal Nears Finish
According to recent reports, the proposed merger between Champ Car and the Indy Racing League could become official as soon as Friday morning with a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the sticking points of the 12-year split is conflicting races in Japan and Long Beach held the same weekend, April 18-20. The
AETC Brings Great Minds Together for the Eighteenth Year
The Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) has long been known for bringing great minds together to listen to some of the performance industry’s most noteworthy speakers discuss cutting edge engineering technology. Over the years there have been many fascinating speakers who have divulged some of their secrets, and this year continued with the tradition. This
Crate Racing Engines – Thinking Outside The Box
For many performance engine builders, the end of the year may be much busier than expected. While there is no racing going on in most parts of the country, there’s still plenty of preparation for next year. No doubt, some engine builder haven’t been able to keep racing off their minds lately – even while
Coretalk: Performance Marine Industry Expo To Launch In Las Vegas
The theme of the show is “Experience the Power, the Passion and the Performance.” Consumers will be able to see boats in action at Lake Mead, performance test new boats and test boats they purchased at the show. Performance Marine Industry Expo is the result of ConvExx, producer of the internationally acclaimed SEMA show, teaming