AWDA Approves New Strategic Plan
Created over a period of several months by a dedicated team of volunteer leaders, the new plan details the direction that AWDA will take in its role as representative and advocate for the auto care industry’s distribution sector.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Summer Shareholder Meeting Crosses The Finish Line
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance finished its Annual Summer Shareholder Meeting in triumphant fashion in Louisville, Kentucky, last week.
Inventor Of The iPod, iPhone Will Advise Auto Parts Manufacturer Magna International
The move is seen as further bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and the automotive industry.
Jon Owens Joins Epicor In New Role Focused On Collaborative Industry Data Analytics Solutions
Owens joins Epicor after having served as vice president, market development, for the consumer-focused automotive service website AutoMD.
Counterman QUICK – Automotive News For Parts Jobbers, Warehouse Distributors And Retailers – For Monday, January 30
1:50 p.m. – OPINION: It’s all hands on deck out there in the business world. If every one of your employees isn’t adding value every day… then find someone who will “do” something for your business. WAI expands wiper motor product coverage. (aftermarketNews) 11:50 a.m. – Federated is bringing back its popular Federated Free Fuel Fridays contest.
Sanel Auto Parts Recognizes 2016 Vendors In Special Award Ceremony
Sanel Auto Parts Co. recognized three partners at its 2016 Vendor Awards Ceremony this past December.
YANG’s Networking Reception At AAPEX Breaks Attendance Records
One of the central goals of YANG is to offer its members the opportunity to interact with like-minded professionals from up and down the aftermarket supply chain.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Names 33 Students As 2016 Advancing The Aftermarket And General College Scholarship Winners
Beginning in 2001, Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper began awarding scholarships to deserving students in their pursuit of a post high school education. Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship to help offset the expense of attending a college, university or trade school of their choice. The program has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships since its inception.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces 135 Scholarship Recipients For 2016-’17 Academic Year
Scholarships totaling $175,000 have been awarded to students working either to become a mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professional or who are pursuing a business or engineering degree that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Garage Gurus Technical Education Platform Earns CASE Reaccreditation, Multiple Commendations
Accrediting team cites “exemplary” commitment to technician training; says company has “significantly raised the bar for others.”
