Ohio Technical College Celebrates 40 Years of Automotive Training
Alot has changed in the world of automotive technology since 1969, withV8 muscle cars making way for high-tech hybrids and the days ofdo-it-yourself repairs being replaced by professional technicianservice. The same holds true for leading automotive school OhioTechnical College, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as apremier provider of hands-on technical training. This milestone
Manage, Lead, Train or Educate?
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of management material that was written by Peter Drucker, who is generally recognized as “the father of modern management.” His style leans toward understanding relationships within management teams and bringing out the best in people to produce excellent results. This leads me to ask, if you were to evaluate
AWDA Announces the Executive Briefing Session for its 2009 Annual Conference
The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) will present its popular Executive Briefing during the 2009 AWDA Business & Education Conference, in conjunction with AAPEX, this November in Las Vegas, Nev. Produced by the University of the Aftermarket for AWDA, the briefing will be OE Dealer Contraction: Aftermarket Threats & Opportunities. The briefing will take
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
Winning the Business Championship, Made Easy
Several years ago, a friend of mine, who had just retired from Indy Carracing asked me to give a dinner presentation to a group of young racedrivers. "Tell them what you learned as a business executive that canhelp them mount a successful racing effort," my friend requested. As Ithought about it, I realized that while
Savannah, GA to Host 64th Annual PERA Conference
Since 1733, Savannah, GA, has been welcoming visitors with genuine Southern hospitality. This fall, the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association will join Bagger Vance, Max Cady and Forrest Gump as visitors to this beautiful city for the 64th Annual PERA Fall Conference, September 24-26. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah on the
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Law enforcement and advocacy groups have long sought safe alternatives to illegal street racing that plagues South Florida roadways. To combat this dangerous activity, Homestead-Miami Speedway is proud to announce the development of the “Test & Tune” experience, whereby car enthusiasts can test and tune their street-legal vehicles on a 1/8-mile course. The Grand Opening
All-New University of the Aftermarket Web Site Offers Access to Video Programming, Multi-Year Course Schedules and More
The University of the Aftermarket has launched a highly interactive, user-friendly new Web site – www.universityoftheaftermarket.com – designed to serve any professional or organization with an interest in aftermarket-specific executive education, research, certificate and accreditation programs and other learning opportunities. The new site encompasses the ever-growing range of programs and other education and research activities
Maxiforce and AERA Announce the Release of the Failure Analysis Manual
Maxiforce,celebrating its 15th anniversary as a leader in diesel engine parts,and the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA), have announcedthe release of the Failure Analysis Manual. This user-friendly manualwill help machine shop owners and their customers identify the rootcause of engine failures. Machine shop owners and their customers willfind many benefits to this manual, according to
Engine Builder Magazine to Co-sponsor HD Diesel Engine Program and Exhibit at BIG R Show
TheAutomotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) and its Heavy DutyRemanufacturing Group (HDRG) have announced the addition of Engine BuilderMagazine as a co-sponsor of the HD Diesel Engine Program and ExhibitSection of the Big R Show. APRA’s BIG R Show will be co-located withthe ATRA Powertrain Expo at The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas on November1-2, just
Gene Haas Foundation Funds Machining Technology Scholarships
The Gene Haas Foundation has provided a $200,000 grant to the SME Education Foundation to help qualified students interested in machine operation and maintenance coursework take advantage of their Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship. High school seniors, graduates or GED recipients will be eligible for the one-year Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship,
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
PERA Spring Technical Conference To Be Held In Charlotte, NC, March 18-20
The 2009 Production Engine Remanufacturers Assocation’s Spring Technical Conference will be held in NASCAR country, March 18-20, at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC. The conference will open with a reception in the hotel’s Lakeview Room on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday morning will start with a buffet breakfast available from 8:15-9:00
Inaugural Motorsports Industry Trade Show to Debut in Indianapolis in December 2009
Theperformance and racing industry will converge upon Indianapolis inDecember 2009 for the first ever International Motorsports IndustryShow (IMIS). Scheduled to be held Dec. 2-3, 2009 at the IndianapolisConvention Center, the show is owned and promoted by Performance EventsPromotions (PEP) and assisted in presentation by the IndianaMotorsports Association. According to show organizers, IMIS will bringtogether the
Egge’s Ernie Silvers Named SEMA/ARMO Person of the Year
Egge Machine and Speed Shop CEO Ernie Silvers, was awarded ARMO’s Person of the Year at the ARMO Reception held at this year’s SEMA Show. With nearly 300-member companies, the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is the fastest growing council in the SEMA network that is committed to preserving and promoting the automotive restoration industry
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
Moore To Replace Johnson On SEMA Board Of Directors
Bob Moore, president of Bob Moore & Partners, has replaced AnneJohnson on the SEMA Board of Directors. Johnson tendered herresignation from the Board concurrent with accepting a position as anoutside regional sales representative with Keystone AutomotiveOperations. Ed Orzetti, president and CEO of Keystone Automotive,currently serves on the SEMA Board and SEMA bylaws prohibitrepresentatives from the
SEMA Council Name Change to Reflect Broader Performance Market
As a reflection of thechanging times within the performance and tuning industry, the SEMABoard of Directors announced that the Sport-Compact Council (SCC) willnow be officially known as the Street Performance Council (SPC). Thename change will help to include the diverse street-performanceindustry, which creates a broader market and provides new growth andeducational opportunities for the council.