Delphi Completes Acquisition Of Motorized Vehicles Division Of FCI
Acquisition positions company as a leading automotive connectors supplier, and accelerates long-term sales and earnings growth, Delphi says.
Executive Interview With Larry Pavey, President, Federated Auto Parts Distributors
Larry Pavey has spent his entire career in the automotive aftermarket, working first for a jobber while attending high school and college and then a warehouse distributor. From there, he spent 30 years in the manufacturing sector before returning to distribution in 2006. In this interview, he reflects back on what his experience has taught him about the supplier/customer relationship. He also shares his plans for AAPEX 2012.
AAPEX Learning Forum To Feature Six Sessions On Industry Trends
Learning Forum sessions are offered at no cost, and will begin Monday, Oct. 29 – the day before the official start of AAPEX – and run during AAPEX, Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Brent Windom Of Uni-Select To Present At AASA Technology Council Fall Conference On Oct. 16
The ATC Fall Conference 2012 is set for Sunday, Oct. 14, through Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Marco Island Marriott, Marco Island, Fla.
University Of The Aftermarket To Offer New ‘Financial Skills For Non-Financial Professionals’ Seminar In November
The seminar is specifically designed for aftermarket professionals in any market segment who want to improve their understanding of financial and accounting concepts in an aftermarket framework.
Federated Announces New ‘Enhanced Supply Chain’ Data Warehouse
STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts is preparing to launch a new data warehouse solution that the group says will provide its suppliers better visibility while enabling member businesses to optimize category management practices, streamline marketing activities and help drive long-term sales growth. Federated says the new Enhanced Supply Chain (ESC) solution also will assist
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.
OEM (Original Engine Management) Expands Florida Operations
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — OEM (Original Engine Management), the national brand of Forecast Products and a supplier of ignition, engine management and filters, has expanded its South Florida operations by purchasing an additional 35,000-square-foot facility located next to the company’s existing headquarters. Forecast/OEM says it has been in “dire need” of additional space to accommodate
Counterman Exclusive Interview: Federated CEO Rusty Bishop
Rusty Bishop tackles questions about consolidation, the overall business environment and what the future holds.
An Executive Interview with Terry McCormack, CEO of Affinia
At AASA’s recent Vision Conference in Chicago, you gave a rather startling presentation meant to emphasize the importance of the Know Your Parts (KYP) campaign. Your presentation really took the argument for KYP to a higher level, by highlighting negative associations that may hurt the aftermarket as a result of low-quality parts that are involved