The Group: First-Half Highlights Include Membership Meeting, Enhancements to Training Academy
“We have worked on every aspect of our business where collaboration can create improvement, and we will continue to focus on those initiatives,” says Larry Pavey, CEO of the Automotive Parts Services Group.
APA: First-Half Highlights Include New Website, New Conference Format
From the June issue of Counterman, Sara Griewing reflects on APA’s first-half highlights and looks ahead to second-half opportunities.
AAPEXedu to Feature Mix of Classroom, Hands-on and Underhood Training
The AAPEXedu program will feature a forum on advanced driver-assistance systems; a Service Professionals Summit; sessions on trends, market outlook, technologies, tariffs and more; as well as “Mobility Garage: Products and Training for Tomorrow” and “Let’s Tech” presentations.
Suppliers Convene in Washington for 2019 MEMA Legislative Summit
Attendees participated in more than 130 meetings with legislators and Trump-administration officials, with the goal of helping them understand the impact of tariffs and other issues as well as how decisions in Washington affect businesses across the country.
Supplier Associations Join Vice President Pence in Detroit to Discuss North American Trade Deal
The supplier industry has been unified in its argument that a strong North American trade deal and a stable supply chain are essential to allow U.S. businesses to remain competitive in a global marketplace.
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association Taps Bill Long to Lead Organization During Critical Time
The MEMA board of directors selected Long after a national search conducted by Egon Zehnder to replace former MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh, who retired in December.
O’Reilly Auto Parts: DIY Customers Feeling Inflation Pinch
“We expect DIY ticket counts to continue to be under pressure … ” O’Reilly CEO and Co-President Greg Johnson said during the company’s Feb. 6 conference call.
Auto Care Association CEO Bill Hanvey: Major Initiatives Include Data Access, Global Vehicle Identifier
Bill Hanvey: “We’re involved in advocacy at the state and federal levels to legislatively guarantee the consumer’s right to be able to access and control their vehicle’s data.”
NAPA President Dan Askey: Supply Chain Management, 2020 NAPA Expo Among Top Priorities
NAPA is expecting more than 20,000 people to attend its 2020 NAPA Expo, which takes place next April in Las Vegas.
Pronto CEO Bill Maggs: Increasing Engagement with Independent Service Centers, Growing National-Account Program Are Top Priorities
Bill Maggs, president and CEO of National Pronto Association, talks about the program group’s plans for 2019.
