Executive Interview With Fras-le’s Daniel Randon And Rodrigo Meirelles
In this exclusive AMN Executive Interview, we sit down with Fras-le President and CEO Daniel Randon (pictured, left), and Rodrigo Meirelles (pictured, right), who joined the company in June as Fras-le’s first vice president and general manager for its North American, European and Asian operations. The two executives share with aftermarketNews updates on the significant growth the business has experienced in North America this past year.
Underhood Service Editor Ed Sunkin Reviews The Top 20 Automotive Related News Stories For 2012
From racing to refrigerants, Editor Ed Sunkin gives us his thoughts on the significant industry news of 2012.
AWDA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council Announces New Officers And Members
Moving into the chair of the MAC is Scott Donnelly, Dorman Heavy Duty Solutions in Colmar, Pa. Donnelly has served on the MAC since 2008 and became vice chairman in 2010. He follows Frank Frederick of Remy Power Products in Edmond, Okla., as MAC chairman. Frederick recently earned AWDA’s prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award, largely for his stellar work on the MAC. Frederick will remain on the MAC as past chair.
AWDA Announces New Officers And Governors
As of Nov. 2, AWDA’s new chairman is Tim Trudnowski, president, Automotive Jobbers Supply in Spokane, Wash. Trudnowski succeeds Bill Maggs, National Pronto Association, Grapevine, Texas, who successfully led the association through the previous 12 months and remains on the board as immediate past chairman.
Have Money. Need Product.
There’s nothing more agonizing than needing or wanting something and you can’t have access to it. Here he was, money ready in-hand, eagerly wanting to spend it but not being able to buy what he wanted.
WIX Filters Wins Three 2012 Automotive Communications Awards
Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB), Automotive Communication Council (ACC) Recognizes WIX in radio, print ads and promotional events categories.
Federated Sweepstakes Winner Lets It Ride, And Gets A ‘Ride,’ In Las Vegas
John James of James Automotive Presented with Chevy SSR at AAPEX.
Red Hot Smokin’ Sweepstakes Winner Hits The Jackpot In Las Vegas
Raybestos 2013 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang grand prize handed over at AAPEX.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Adds 110 Million In Targeted Car Parc Coverage
Expansion aims to meet growing electronics content in aftermarket.
Twenty-Three Industry Professionals Receive AAP, MAAP Certificates In Las Vegas
AAP and MAAP certificates were presented by University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP, and Northwood University President and CEO Dr. Keith Pretty, at Northwood University’s annual graduation and awards luncheon on Tuesday, Oct 30, at the Venetian.