Northwood’s Auto Show Features VIP Panelists And Keynote Speaker
The VIP Panel begins on Friday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in Griswold Lecture Hall with the panel speaking on current market topics and how these influence their aspect of the automotive business. The public is welcome to attend this panel discussion.
Executive Interview With George Schafer, President Of Eastern Catalytic
George Schafer is the founder and president of Eastern Catalytic (Eastern Manufacturing Inc.) in Langhorne, Pa. Schafer started the company in 1979 and continues to manage it as its chief executive. Over the years, George and his two brothers, Ken and Bill Schafer, also managing partners, have successfully grown the company to become a major player in the converter business and made Eastern one of the fastest-growing catalytic converter manufacturers in North America. In today’s interview, Schafer talks about the company’s recent facilities expansion in Langhorne, Pa., as well as the various factors that are contributing to the company’s growth both domestically and in export markets.
Dana Unveils Victor Reinz, Glaser, Spicer Product Catalogs At Automechanika 2012 In Germany
The new product catalogs debuted at Dana’s exhibit booth at Automechanika 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.
How The Search For The Higgs Boson Led Me, And You, To The WWW
The elusive Higgs Boson particle or the so called “God Particle” seems to exist after all. I did not know it at the time, but we had already benefited by the science involved in its search. I figure that not that many of us in the auto parts industry wondered how the recent announcement
Parker Hannifin to Sell Automotive A/C Business to ContiTech
CLEVELAND – Parker Hannifin Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to sell the automotive air conditioning portion of its Mobile Climate Systems Division to ContiTech AG of Hanover, Germany. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and completion of the agreement is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The automotive air conditioning business manufactures
The ‘Other’ Modules
You’ve heard of ECMs, ECUs and BCMs. What about the others?
How The Search For The Higgs Boson Led Me, And You, To The WWW
The elusive Higgs Boson particle or the so called “God Particle” seems to exist after all. I did not know it at the time, but we had already benefited by the science involved in its search.
Go Ahead And Laugh
I’m sure before you ever started to read this column you noticed the photo below first. From time to time during my travels, I see something that, at first glance, is humorous or ironic. If it stays with me long enough, I get out the old pen and jot it down for everyone’s enjoyment or
Stant Receives General Motors Supplier Excellence Award
This is a new recognition and award that GM is implementing effective this year. The award is given to specific supplier locations and only GM’s top-performing suppliers are eligible to receive this award.
The Parts House Acquires Jacksonville-Based Eastern Imports
Based in Jacksonville, with locations in Gainesville, Ocala and Tallahassee, Eastern Imports provides quality parts and service to the import vehicle aftermarket, carrying brands such as Aisin, ATE, Akebono, Bosch, Brembo, Bando, Centric, DENSO, DSS Drive Axles, EXEDY/Daiken, Hitachi, GMB, NGK, Sachs, Tokico and Valeo.