YANG To Host 2 Regional Meet-Ups In September
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) of the Auto Care Association has announced its regional meet-up schedule for September. In partnership with member companies, YANG is hosting two regional meet-ups for young auto care professionals in Flint, Michigan, and Fort Worth, Texas. Details for the events are below: Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m. Redwood Steakhouse
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces Officers, Trustees For 2016
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation board of trustees has elected its officers for fiscal year 2016. An official confirmation vote was held during the recent University of the Aftermarket Foundation annual board of trustees meeting. The new slate of officers are: • Chairman – Tim Lee, MAAP, president, Lang Distributing • Vice Chairman –
Four Major Program Groups Donate $100,000 To University Of The Aftermarket Foundation In Memory Of Jack Creamer
Four major program groups have come together to donate $100,000 to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation in memory of Jack Creamer. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Automotive Distribution Network, Federated Auto Parts and National Pronto Association each contributed $25,000 to honor the industry icon and former vice chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
Federated Honors Bill Maggs With Art Fisher Memorial Award
Bill Maggs, president and CEO of National Pronto Association and co-CEO of the Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) was recently honored with the Art Fisher Memorial Award. Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts and co-CEO of The Group presented the prestigious award to Maggs during the Federated Auto Parts national meeting and awards
Aftermarket Buyers Name DENSO OE Supplier Of The Year
The National Pronto Association has honored DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. with its 2014 Original Equipment (OE) Supplier of the Year Award. The organization, which represents independent warehouse distributors, auto parts stores and auto service centers throughout North America, also chose DENSO as its 2014 Mexico Supplier of the Year. The National Pronto Association
ACC To Host Education Session At AAPEX
The Automotive Communication Council (ACC) will host a panel discussion titled, “Pushing Your Message All the Way Up” as part of the AAPEXedu education program at AAPEX in Las Vegas. The session will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Venetian Hotel. The panel will be moderated by Tom Marx, The
Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club To ‘Ride For The Future’ For University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club (AARC) annual motorcycle ride from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon will have extra importance in 2013 as the riders will ride for the future, raising funds for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. AARC seeks sponsors and pledges for its ride and plans to donate all proceeds to the foundation.
AAIA Elects New Officers And Board Directors
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2013-2014. This new board became effective July 1.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces Companies Participating in Inaugural Aftermarket Women’s Business Summit
The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) announces the early participants in the inaugural WB Aftermarket Women’s Business Summit, scheduled for Nov. 1-3 in Las Vegas, NV, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
AAIA Town Hall Online Registration Opens
Online registration for the 2011 AAIA Town Hall at AAPEX in Las Vegas is available. Tickets for the 2011 AAIA Town Hall include a full buffet breakfast. Individual tickets are $100 for AAIA members and $115 for non-members, and a table of 10 is $850 for AAIA members and $1,000 for non-members.