Steve Forbes Tells 1,200 AAPEX Attendees: Aftermarket Can Impact Change
During his keynote address at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, connected with attendees as he spoke of a new business-friendly environment for the aftermarket due to recent election results. Forbes delivered his address to more than 1,200 attendees during the all-new, free AAPEX General Session on
AIA To Hold 26th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Auto Care Association, will present its 26th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards with three new categories recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, including tools and functional fluids,
Akebono Brake Announces $82 Million Clarksville Plant Expansion
Akebono Brake Corp. has announced plans for an $82 million expansion of its Clarksville, Tenn., location. The expansion will bring an additional 94 jobs to the area. The expansion effort was the result of a partnership between the City of Clarksville, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, the Aspire Foundation and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association.
Auto International Association Presents the 2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards
The Auto International Association (AIA), the import segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has announced the recipients of the 2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The winners were honored at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV.
Networking, Awards Presentations Abound at Successful APA Conference in San Diego
Following a successful, record-breaking conference last year, Automotive Parts Associates’ (APA) 30th annual Shareholders’ & Manufacturers’ Conference, held March 10-12 in San Diego, CA, was a great example of history repeating itself. With 67 shareholder WDs and 76 vendor manufacturers’ reps in attendance, the event delivered on a number of accounts.
Purolator’s 2010 Automotive Filter Catalog Covers Most Up-To-Date Filter Information
Purolator announces the publication of its 2010 Automotive Filter Catalog containing the most current filter-related information. This catalog is especially designed to meet the needs of automotive service and retail professionals and do-it-yourselfers.
2010 Automotive News PACE Awards Presented To 15 Suppliers For Outstanding Innovations
The 16th annual awards program for innovation honor suppliers that contribute products, processes, capital equipment, information technology or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks worldwide.
AAIA Hosts Programs for Shop Owners at AAPEX
Panelists representing leading companies in electronic engine management systems will outline what they see as the most significant changes in engine management systems expected to be introduced in the next five years.
Mighty Selects Purolator to Supply Premium Spin-On Oil Filters for Engine Guard II Brand
Purolator has been chosen by Mighty Distributing System of America to supply premium grade spin-on oil filters for Mighty’s Engine Guard II brand.
Tech Tip: Be Careful When Handling Alternators with Floating Stators
Some original equipment alternators made in recent years feature a “floating stator” that is more sensitive to proper handling than previous designs. “The stator, or set of windings that surround the rotor, is press fitted or in a very tight tolerance situation in most alternator designs,” said Fred Padgett, group product manager for starters and alternators for Bosch.