HDMA Announces 2009 Board of Directors
(AftermarketNews.com) Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association has announced that Dennis Michels, president and CEO of Link Manufacturing Ltd. in Sioux Center, Iowa, was elected the 2009 Chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA).
Tenneco Expands Technology Tour
The Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive experience, Tenneco’s signature undercar service training programs for North American automotive technicians and parts professionals, are expected to reach more than 8,000 participants over the course of a 36-city schedule in 2009.
City Tire Shop Moving to Town
(Batavia (NY) Daily News) A longtime tire and auto repair shop on East Main Street in the city plans to move to West Saile Drive in the town of Batavia to continue operations in a larger and more up-to-date facility.
In Poor Economy, Al’s Tire Shop Staying Busy
(MassLive.com) While the sour economy may have some businesses backing off, Al’s Tire Shop in Westfield, Mass., is enjoying the same sales rates it had for the past several years.
Where to Next?: Part II: Wheel Trends and Forecasts
Last month, we started a three-part series on the future of the tire and wheel industry. Tire manufacturers told us UHP demand is still rising and will continue to outpace other segments for the foreseeable future. The quest is now for the ultimate tire that can “do it all,” according to one tire manufacturer. Sounds
Illinois Dealer “Crew” Enjoys Night of Racing Fun
Bob Fillmore and his staff from Bartlett Tire in Bartlett, Ill., were treated to a night of go kart racing, dinner and fun at Chicago Indoor Racing in Addison, Ill., their prize in the 2008 NAPA Brakes Crew Chief promotion.
Raybestos Chassis Brand Unveiled
Affinia Global Brake & Chassis officially announced the re-branding of its Spicer Chassis parts under the Raybestos name during an event at partner Joe Gibbs Racing.
ArvinMeritor Commemorates a Century of Automotive Supply
Happy birthday, ArvinMeritor. The vehicle systems and components supplier marked its centenary at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Michigan Jan. 30.
Chuck Kennedy New Bendix Answerman
For the past three years, Chuck Kennedy has been part of the Bendix Answerman team – teaching training clinics, taking calls on the Answerman hotline and helping develop educational braking curriculum for today’s repair shops and counterpersonnel.
Meet the New Boss…
Thanks to Bloomberg, here’s a little look inside Conti’s new owner – Schaeffler Group – and its principle owner Maria-Elizabeth Schaeffler: