AMN Executive Interview With Brent Windom, President And CEO, Auto Plus
Following the June acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Uni-Select USA Inc. and Beck/Arnley Worldparts by Icahn Enterprises, Brent Windom – a longtime Uni-Select USA employee – was tapped to serve as president and CEO of the business, now called Auto Plus. Windom and Auto Plus are now embarking on an aggressive growth strategy based on its strong history of technology investments and major market acquisitions. Windom recently sat down with Counterman’s sister publication aftermarketNews to provide readers with an update on the business and where it’s headed.
Federated Members, Customers Enjoy Exciting Federated Auto Parts 400
Earlier on race day, the well-attended Federated vendor expo was held on-site at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). Federated spokesperson and NASCAR legend Kenny Schrader was in attendance, meeting and greeting hospitality guests.
Let Millennials Help You Achieve Your Goals In The Automotive Aftermarket
Counterman intern Abigail Hanson recently asked Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) members about millennials and their role in the automotive aftermarket. Three council members had a lot of great insight into the generation and their influence on the workforce.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Awards $30,000 In Scholarships To 12 Future ‘Top Technicians’
Automotive technology students each receive $2,500; scholarships established in conjunction with new Garage Gurus technical education network.
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Awards MAM Software Its Top IT Honor
The award recognizes MAM’s hard work and dedication throughout 2014 to provide Alliance members with innovative technology that empowers users to drive their business performance.
Automotive Repair Professionals Celebrate Opening Of ‘Garage Gurus’ Training Center In Los Angeles County
Established by global vehicle components manufacturer Federal-Mogul Motorparts to help repair professionals keep pace with the latest automotive technologies, the Garage Gurus facility will offer onsite, online and on-demand training and related support to professionals from among the region’s more than 15,500 vehicle repair businesses.
‘Garage Gurus’ Automotive Training Center Opens In Atlanta Area
The new training center, which will provide onsite, online and on-demand training and related support to the nearly 5,400 Greater Atlanta repair businesses, is the fourth of up to 15 locations scheduled to open this year across the U.S.
‘Garage Gurus’ Network Expanding To Four Additional U.S. Markets
Federal-Mogul Motorparts set to open training centers in Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas/Fort Worth and Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
Auto Care Association Participates In Turkish Aftermarket Conference
Dr. Mehmet Dudaroğlu, president of Turkey’s Association of Automotive Parts and Components Manufacturers (TAYSAD) and Arlene Davis, of the Auto Care Association, finalized discussions and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the sixth annual TAYSAD Aftermarket Conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
Seven Automotive Students Receive Scholarships Through Memorial, Donation Awards
Additional scholarship funding comes from industry contributions provided by individuals, companies and foundations.
