OBITUARY: Frank Norfleet, Early Founder Of Association Of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors
Norfleet will be remembered by many as the chairman and CEO of Parts Industries Corp. Parts Inc., Heavy Duty Parts Inc., Worldparts Corp., Triple T Inc., Riverside Tractor Parts, Aftermarket Inc., Motors Inc. and many other subsidiaries fell under this umbrella.
Lang Distributing President Tim Lee To Deliver Convocation Address At April’s Leadership 2.0 Session
MIDLAND, Mich. — Timothy P. Lee, MAAP, president of Lang Distributing Inc., a member of the executive committee of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and board of directors of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, will deliver the convocation address during Session II of the 2011-2012 University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience in West
Meet Todd Carpenter, Counterman’s 2011 Counter Professional of the Year
Todd Carpenter, Counterman’s 2011 Counter Professional of the Year, sponsored by Affinia, WIX and Raybestos brake and chassis, puts a strong emphasis on continuing education.
Todd Carpenter, 2011 Counter Professional of the Year sponsored by Affinia, WIX and Raybestos
The automotive aftermarket runs through Todd Carpenter’s blood. He got started in the business at age 13, working in his father’s NAPA store in Cambridge, Minn., where he swept floors and put away stock. Eventually, he became a counter professional and later was promoted to store manager. Carpenter was chosen as Counterman magazine’s 2011 Counter
Autologue Computer Systems Acquires Multi-million Dollar Software Provider SBC Solutions Inc.
BUENA PARK, Calif. – Autologue Computer Systems has acquired SBC Solutions Inc. of Chicago. In commenting on the purchase, Jim Franco, CEO and President of Autologue, said, “I’ve been in the business for over 26 years and recognize that when opportunities avail themselves it makes a lot of sense to do acquisitions of this magnitude.
OBITUARY: Art Lottes Jr. Passes Away at 94
Arthur E. Lottes Jr. passed away Friday, Sept. 2 at the age of 94. Arthur was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ceil Lottes, (nee Paynter) for 56 years, loving father of Art Lottes, III (Mary), Mary Lottes-Guyette (Rich), Liz Barry (Bert), and Lyn Fuller (Mike), adoring grandfather of Andrew, Anna, Boone, Katie, Kevin,
Executive Interview: University of the Aftermarket, AAIA Leaders Provide Details on New Executive Education Series
University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and AAIA President and CEO Kathleen Schmatz, MAAP, shared with aftermarketNews more details on this first Executive Education Series session.
MEMA Technology Council Fall Conference To Feature Product Data Course For Suppliers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Tom Frey from the Automotive Distribution Network (ADN) will instruct suppliers on the collective needs of distributors on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the 2011 Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Technology Council (MTC) Fall Conference. The conference will be held at the Marco Island Marriott in Marco Island, Fla. The
There’s Real Pain At The Pump
The CEO of Wal-Mart, Mike Duke, made a revealing observation of retail trends last month during a gathering of industry watchers in New York.
And the Counter Professional of the Year Is…
Dan Backus, owner of the JS Auto Supply, a Parts Plus store in Jamestown, N.Y., describes the moment he read Thomas Dayton’s resumé for a counter professional position.