Engine Builder Magazine to Co-Sponsor International 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 International BIG R Show. APRA’s BIG RShow will be in Las Vegas on Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, just prior to the AAPEXand SEMA Shows. Bill Gager, president of APRA said in
Questioning a Trip to Las Vegas?
Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, many thousands of people working in theautomotive industry will join together in Las Vegas as participants inthe AAPEX, SEMA, NACE and CARS shows, (and Big R Show Nov. 1-2). Combined, these five shows are the largest celebration ofeverything automotive, from hard parts, accessories and paint, to toolsand equipment and anything
A Winning Pair
The Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) and the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) will both be holding their annual expositions at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas prior to the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. Combining the two shows – APRA’s The BIG R Show and ATRA’s Powertrain Expo – into one all-encompassing exhibit
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
APRA Launches ‘In It to Win It’ Campaign
TheAutomotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has launched acampaign to promote the 2009 International BIG R Show to potentialexhibitors and attendees. The 2009 International Big R Show will takeplace Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 in Las Vegas. The BIG R Show will be co-located at The Riviera Hotel & Casinowith ATRA’s Powertrain Expo. Both shows take
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
APRA BIG R Show Opens Section for Heavy Duty Engine Suppliers
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) will open a section of the 2009 International BIG R Show for Heavy Duty Engine Suppliers so that engine remanufacturers in the heavy duty side of the business will be attracted to this new combined trade show. The 2009 International BIG R Show is being co-located with the ATRA
Online Registration Open for BIG R Show
Online registration for the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) International BIG R Show on November 1-3, 2008 is now open at www.BIGRShow.com. The show will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas prior to the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. As an added convenience, buyers can reserve hotel rooms online by clicking
AAIA Releases New Study on Telematics in the Aftermarket
Responding to interest and concern about the rising use of telematics and its potential impact on the automotive aftermarket, "Telematics Primer – The Aftermarket’s Role in the Telematics Future" has been created by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and is now available. The 101-page study is divided into three sections, providing a comprehensive introduction
AAIA Partners With China Ministry of Commerce
Building on its Asian Initiative to meet the growing needs of members to learn more about doing business in China, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) today established a formal partnership with the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE), a division of the China Ministry of Commerce. Representing AAIA at the official signing ceremony at
PEAK Launches Motor Oil Brand with IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 Partnerships
Powerhouse automotive brand PEAK is expanding beyond antifreeze into a new line of premium quality motor oils, and will feature the IndyCar Series, Indianapolis 500 and Danica Patrick in rolling out its latest products as part of a multi-year official partner agreement signed with the IndyCar Series. Representatives from Old World Industries’ PEAK brand, the
Coretalk: Key Industry Speakers Slated For PERA’s Chicago Convention
Yastrow and Som will discuss “Current Issues in Employment-Related U.S. Immigration Law: I-9 Compliance, Visa Updates.” In addition to addressing hot topics and compliance tips, they will provide answers to your specific questions.Bob McKenna, President/CEO of Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and Past President of NAPA, will be speaking on “Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers
Coretalk: Jasper Engines Unveils ‘Authentic Custom Drivetrains’ Program
Alex Ernst, Jasper Authentic Group Leader, says the division expects to produce approximately 1,300 engines in 2007. He says the number of drivetrain components that fit the profile of a Jasper Authentic built product will increase as the company begins to establish itself as “one of the premier custom remanufacturers in this market. With traditional
Coretalk: New Brochure, Poster And Web Site Promote The Benefits of ‘Repowering’
Limited quantities of the “Serious Engine Trouble?” brochure are available to industry professionals by contacting ERC at [email protected]. “The new brochure encourages motorists to talk with their automotive technician and consider all of their options when faced with major engine trouble,” said ERC Chairman Tom Schrader. “Often times, choosing to repower the current engine is
Coretalk: Dallas To Host PERA Spring Technical Meeting March 30-April 1 2006
The meeting, a combination of technical sessions and facility tours, will begin with a cash reception in the hotel’s lobby bar on Thursday, March 30. The technical program is slated to begin on Friday, March 31st, following breakfast hosted by PERA. Ray Fink, PERA’s new president and president of AER Manufacturing Inc., in Carrollton, TX,
Coretalk: IMCA Engine Claims Top 400 Through Late Season
A total of 402 claims were made through late September, including 149 in the Modified division, 113 in the Stock Car class and 136 in the Hobby Stocks. There were also two claims in the Sprint Car division and one each in the Northern SportMod and Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod classes. Claims so far in
Topline Automotive Buys, Reopens Hylift Facility, Engine Builder, August 2004
A full-line of flat mechanical tappets, lash adjusters and encapsulated hydraulic roller lifters are again being produced by the original Hylift machines and team. The previous Hylift OE lines that were in Zeeland, MI, have now been relocated to the Muskegon plant. “The same people who made ‘The Beautiful Lifter’ are back manufacturing with precision
Industry Events
April 18-27: New York Auto Show, New York, NY; 800-282-3336 or www.autoshowny.com. April 23-25: PERA Spring Marketing/Technical Seminars, Las Vegas, NV; 847-439-0491 or www.pera.org. April 24-26: AERA International Rebuilders Expo 2003, Las Vegas, NV; 847-541-6550 or www.aera.org. April 25-27: 2003 SEMA International Auto Salon, Los Angeles, CA; 909-396-0289 or www.sema.org. May 2-4: Carlisle Custom Compact
Coretalk: September 2001
Ford Plans to Revamp Parts Distribution Network Ford Motor Co. is working to restructure and expand its United States parts distribution network to deliver service and repair parts to its dealers faster and more efficiently. Over the next three years, Ford plans to increase the number of parts distribution centers from 10 to 21, creating