Victor Reinz Introduces New Aftermarket Website
Fromthe new site, the Victor Reinz Web catalog is just one click away, Danasays. The new website also features a “Service & Download” area, which contains all of the technical service and practical information, brochures and the entire catalog of 15,000 products. Another service the new website offers is an intuitive search function for
HPBG: Choosing Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
If the performance business is about one thing – it’s about improving upon what comes in the door and making it better for your customer’s application, whether he’s racing down the quarter mile, hitting the twists and turns of a natural road course, or just driving it to the movie theater with his girl by
Valve Train Adjustment Procedure for Aftermarket Cylinder Heads
Before we begin any of the procedures, there are several things that are needed before proceeding with the project. Project Requirements: 1. Compressed thickness dimension of head gasket being used. 2. Camshaft that will be used for the project. 3. Lifters that will be used for the cam. (If this is a hydrauliclifter, a solid
Federal-Mogul Board Elects Broderick CEO, Global Aftermarket Division
Broderick will fill a role that was established in March when the Federal-Mogul Board of Directors announced its decision to modify the company’s corporate structure to create a separate and independent aftermarket division. Broderick will report to the company’s board. Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket business is one of the largest independent global suppliers of leading, premium-branded
New Aftermarket Automotive Belts and Hoses Last Longer
There was a time when rubber belts and hoses were maintenance itemsthat had to be replaced every five or six years, depending on theircondition. The original equipment belts and hoses on today’s late-model vehiclesare mostly made of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), a syntheticrubber that is far more durable, heat-resistant and wear-resistant thanNeoprene. This means
Babcox Media Launches Aftermarketjobs.com
For aftermarket employers, AftermarketJobs.com offers a cost-effective resource for promoting open positions within their companies, while at the same time directly reaching prospective employees who are already involved in this dynamic and competitive market. AftermarketJobs.com will be managed by veteran Babcox sales executive Karen Kaim. Officially launched on May 1, AftermarketJobs.com offers the ability
MAHLE Clevite Launches New MAHLE Aftermarket Website
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently launched its new MAHLE Aftermarket website, www.mahle-aftermarket.com. The new website, which supersedes www.mahleclevite.com, includes expanded functionality and a user-friendly design to allow visitors to retrieve information quickly and efficiently, the company says. The new website was designed to allow the transfer of information in the most effective way possible. Special
Succession Planning For Family Businesses in the Aftermarket
Family businesses face a unique set of management challenges stemming from the overlap of family and business issues. • Only 40% of family owned businesses survive to the second generation, 12% to the third and 3% to the fourth. • Family owned businesses account for 60% of total U.S. employment, 78% of all new jobs
Aftermarket Business Leaders Less Confident in the Economy
Results of the joint Business Confidence Index for April 2011 show that aftermarket business leaders’ confidence in the overall economy has wavered in the past month. Additionally, fewer of them currently report feeling significantly more confident about doing business in the industry, reports AAIA and Northwood University. AAIA members completed the fourth monthly index
Federal-Mogul Announces Enhanced Organization for North American Aftermarket
The company has appointed Bob Egan to the position of vice president, customer relations for the global aftermarket. Egan will report to Jay Burkhart, senior vice president, global aftermarket, in his new position. The change is effective immediately. “Bob will assume responsibility for the development of our strategic partnerships with our key customers worldwide,” said
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’11 Distributor Online Registration Now Open
Conference organizers have officially opened distributor online registration for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW). HDAW ’11 will be held Jan. 17- 20, 2011, at The Mirage in Las Vegas. To register, distributors should go to www.hdaw.org.Credentials will be mailed in advance if registration is received byDec. 10, 2011. Distributors can defer payment until Jan.
Ford, Chevy and Toyota Have the Highest Volume of Aftermarket-Ready Cars, Says Experian VIO Data
ExperianAutomotive has released the latest quarterly analysis of itsAutoCount Vehicles in Operation data. The second quarter data showedthat Ford and Chevrolet brands have the greatest number of vehicles outof warranty,* with Ford at nearly 38 million vehicles out of warrantyand Chevrolet with approximately 34 million vehicles out of warranty.This is an increase of 540,000 Ford
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’11 One-on-One Meeting Supplier Registration Now Open
Conferenceorganizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) ’11 have officially openedsupplier registration for One-on-One meetings between suppliers anddistributors. Participation is expected to exceed the more than 1,200meetings that were held last year. HDAW ’11 will be held Monday Jan. 17 through Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011,at the Mirage in Las Vegas. Deadline for suppliers to
University of the Aftermarket Announces Largest Incoming Leadership 2.0 Class in History
The University of the Aftermarket this fall will welcome the largest class in the history of the Leadership 2.0 executive development experience, with 30 aftermarket professionals representing 23 organizations and virtually every level of the industry supply chain. The aftermarket’s cornerstone educational program, Leadership 2.0 fosters the development of a new generation of visionary
Automechanika Aftermarket Forum Returns To Automechanika Frankfurt
The Automechanika Aftermarket Forum is once again a part of Automechanika Frankfurt, which opens its doors from September 14 – 19, 2010. This time, however, the Forum will have a new format that begins with an official opening ceremony and lasts a day longer than in 2008. The spotlight of this additional day will be
University of the Aftermarket Introduces Special Savings in Support Of AAP and MAAP Candidates, New NCMA Certificate Program
For a limited time, aftermarket professionals can save 20 percent on any of the 12 Web-based University of the Aftermarket “On-Demand” short-format video courses available through www.universityoftheaftermarket.com. This special offer, available through June 30, is designed to help industry participants earn continuing education units toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket
A Chip Off The Old Block: Aftermarket Blocks Are More Versatile Than Ever
It’s the same economic principle many body shops use on their rodding customers. You can expend good time, money and effort trying to resurrect an old hulk towards the customer’s ultimate goals or you can cut to the chase by starting with an accurate reproduction. In engine building, the same holds true but with a
AAIA Releases Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard Version 3.0
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has announced the general release of version 3.0 of the industry standard for electronic catalog data. The Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard (ACES) begins the new decade with technology that completely supports the management and exchange of application catalog content, including digital assets, for a wider range of vehicle classes.
High Unemployment Affects Aftermarket Front-of-Store and Hard Parts Sales Differently
Highunemployment continues to hamper overall consumer spending, but arecent analysis by The NPD Group, a leading market research company,shows that in high unemployment markets there is a discrepancy betweenfront-of-store and hard parts auto aftermarket sales. Market level sales data from NPD’s Aftermarket Industry Monitor, whichtracks point-of-sale data from more than 18,000 auto parts stores, wasanalyzed
Dick Morgan Retires as John Washbish Takes Presidency of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
For more than 15 years, Richard (Dick) Morgan has served as presidentand CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance). On hisretirement, effective Dec. 31, 2009, Morgan culminated a 48-year careerof successes in the industry. “I’ve been fortunate to have spent the final years of my career at theAlliance,” said Morgan. “This is the best group