AASA Presents The Supplier’s Perspective Of The Connected Aftermarket At CES 2015
During CES, AASA Vice President Chris Gardner represented aftermarket suppliers in the panel discussion, “Reinventing the Phone-Car Connection,” on Jan. 7. In the education session attended by more than 200 CES participants, Gardner addressed the “Connected Aftermarket” – the increasing ways in which motorists, vehicles, repair facilities and even the independent aftermarket supply chain are connecting.
Mike Rowe, TV Host, Writer, Proponent Of Trade Professionals, To Support Launch Of Wagner OEX Brake Pads
Rowe, perhaps best known as host of the popular weekly CNN television series “Somebody’s Gotta Do It” and his former show, “Dirty Jobs,” runs the MikeRoweWORKS Foundation, which awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
ContiTech Unveils New North American Headquarters In Fairlawn, Ohio
Continental completed its acquisition of Veyance Technologies (formerly Goodyear Engineered Products) in January 2015.
Pronto Announces Support Of BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY
Pronto has 95 independent wholesale distributors with 251 regional warehouses throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This network supports 59,000 service centers.
Helmut Ernst Becomes Chairman Of The Board Of Directors Of ZF Services
On March 1, Helmut Ernst will take up the reins as new chairman of the board of directors of ZF Services. His predecessor, Alois Ludwig, who has been instrumental in shaping ZF Services, is passing on the baton to Ernst to begin his retirement.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG Marks 100 Years In 2015
The company says it is optimistic about the future, as ZF is currently facing the largest acquisition in the company’s history. With the purchase of the U.S. company TRW Automotive, ZF will join the top three in the global automotive supplier industry.
AAIA To Participate In Latin American Trade Mission
The 2014 Trade Winds program, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the Department of Commerce, includes a Latin America-focused business forum consisting of regional and industry-specific conference sessions, as well as prearranged consultations with U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Senior Commercial Officers representing commercial markets throughout the region.
Uni-Select To Increase Its Presence In Virginia By Acquiring J.K. Distributors Inc.
J.K. Distributors Inc. is involved in the wholesale distribution of automotive replacement parts, maintenance items and accessories and was established in 1971.
How Can You Hate Cars?
The University of Michigan reports that the number of 16-year-olds with a driver’s license has dropped from 46 percent in 1983 to 31 percent in 2008. That is a trend that has been continuing, and for several different reasons.
Bosch Service Credit Card Program Sees Rapid Growth In Shop Enrollment
More than 1,100 Bosch Service credit cards have been issued to motorists in North America.
