2018 World Class Technicians Announced By ASE, Auto Care Association
See which technicians earned the 22 ASE certifications to be honored as a 2018 World Class Technician.
Sears to Close 20+ Auto Centers by March
Thirty-nine Sears stores, including more than 20 Sears Auto Centers, will be closing in the first few months of 2018.
AASP/NJ Hosts Race Night
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted their Sixth Annual Race Night at Pole Position Raceway in Jersey City on June 13, 2017.
Accuride’s Blair Honored with Women in Manufacturing Award
The Manufacturing Institute has named Accuride Corp.’s Mary E. Blair as a recipient of its Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award for 2017.
NTN Realigns Automotive Aftermarket Sales Organization
NTN, the parent company of BCA Bearings, has promoted Ed Magruder to director of aftermarket sales, automotive. Magruder will lead a reorganized sales organization and report directly to Paul Johnson, president of NTN Bearing Corp. of America. In his new position, Magruder will oversee all sales efforts supporting NTN’s automotive aftermarket business unit, including the
MaddenCo Unveils Enhancements at Users’ Conference
MaddenCo unveiled the company’s newest Tire Dealer System product features during its 2015 Users’ Conference in Evansville, Ind., last week. Enhancements to the Tire Dealer System showcased at the conference were: MCIService mobile app, which allows the service technician to complete roadside service paperwork from mobile devices in real time; Customer-specific inspection forms for commercial
Taking Biz to the Streets
There’s no question about it – the world is going mobile. And so should your business. While that mostly means mobile communication like text message marketing and a mobile-friendly website, there’s another on-the-go trend infiltrating the tire industry. Mobile repair units – trucks or vans outfitted with tire repair, mounting and balancing equipment – are
NR Sustainability Key Point of Discussion at IRRDB IRC 2013
For the first time in 20 years, the U.K. hosted the International Rubber Research and Development Board’s International Rubber Conference.
IRSG Secretary-General Expects ‘Sustained Growth and Demand’
Speaking as principal guest at the opening of Tyrexpo Asia 2013, the secretary-general of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has predicted strong global demand for tires through the coming decade. Dr. Stephen Evans said that large scale Chinese and Indian car registration growth is projected to help increase the world’s vehicle pool by more
Industry Experts to Speak at 2013 NETSA Trade Show
AskPatty.com CEO Jody Devere and other industry professionals will speak at the 2013 New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) trade show, set for April 12-13 at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Conn. NETSA members and other attendees will have free access each day of the event to the trade show floor