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Taipei, Taiwan, Site Of Unique Four-in-One Automotive, Motorcycle Shows

Taipei, Taiwan, Site Of Unique Four-in-One Automotive, Motorcycle Shows

www.counterman.com — TAIPEI, Taiwan - More than 1,100 exhibitors with 3,030 booths packed the NANGANG Exhibition Hall in Taipei for the combined 2013 Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (TAIPEI AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei). The organizer of the shows, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), says the turnout for shows, held April 10-13, is a 6.7 percent increase over last year's show. In another part of the city, two other shows were held: the Taiwan International Motorcycle Show and the Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show. Organizers say the combined four-in-one shows are a first for Asia.
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Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Brings The Magic To Florida

Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Brings The Magic To Florida

www.counterman.com — ORLANDO, Fla. - Adapting to change is something the automotive aftermarket must embrace if it's going to keep doing battle to keep its share of the marketplace, John Washbish, CEO and president of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance told a packed house at the organization's tri-annual convention general session in Orlando Thursday. When he started at the Alliance nearly four years ago, 22 percent of the organization's staff were employed in information technology. "Now that number is 48 percent," he said. "We've got some real IT magic happening at Alliance headquarters."
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Uni-Select Convention Attendees Hear How To Put Rock And Roll Into Their Businesses

Uni-Select Convention Attendees Hear How To Put Rock And Roll Into Their Businesses

www.counterman.com — LAS VEGAS - Attendees of Uni-Select's first North American convention at Wynn Las Vegas learned from business leaders in other industries how providing fantastic service and a unique experience will position their businesses leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. Uni-Select President Richard Roy set the tone for the convention, taking place this week, by telling the independent jobbers and shop owners in attendance, "We intend to become the supplier of choice for the automotive aftermarket." "It's not necessarily an easy world out there. It's up to us to capture the opportunities out there," he said.
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AMN Executive Interview With Kevin Freeland, Co-CEO Of Federal-Mogul And CEO, Vehicle Components ...

AMN Executive Interview With Kevin Freeland, Co-CEO Of Federal-Mogul And CEO, Vehicle Components ...

www.aftermarketnews.com — AMN Executive Interview With Kevin Freeland, Co-CEO Of Federal-Mogul And CEO, Vehicle Components Segment Today, our AMN Executive interview series features Kevin Freeland, who joined Federal-Mogul in May as the company's co-CEO and CEO of the Vehicle Components Segment, coming from Advance Auto Parts. Earlier this month at AAPEX, Counterman Editor Mark Phillips sat down with Freeland to discuss his extensive retail background, his thoughts on Federal-Mogul's position today in the aftermarket and opportunities and challenges ahead in the global marketplace.
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Have Money. Need Product.: aftermarket News

Have Money. Need Product.: aftermarket News

www.aftermarketnews.com — I have a friend who bought a new device recently. It's not important what the device is, but you'll probably read between the lines. The device, made by a hot gadget-, computer- and phone-maker, came as a bit of a surprise to consumers. Unlike other gadgets that were announced during previous mega-events, this one kind of snuck in the back door. Besides surprising consumers with very little fanfare, the non-eventful announcement also surprised makers of cases and other accessories that like to time their time-to-market with the unveiling of the gadget. So, with gadget in-hand on the day it came out, he had nothing to wrap it in.
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Executive Interview: Top Program Group Leaders Look At 2014 And Beyond: aftermarket News

Executive Interview: Top Program Group Leaders Look At 2014 And Beyond: aftermarket News

www.aftermarketnews.com — Executive Interview: Top Program Group Leaders Look At 2014 And Beyond The leaders of some of the top program groups in the automotive aftermarket are optimistic about 2014 and beyond. However, all of them see some challenges ahead, chiefly the efforts of automakers to keep the reins of critical data, the impact of parts proliferation and downward margin pressure. Tools such as data warehousing help ensure program distribution will be here, serving professional repair shops, for years to come.
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'Sparking a Global Revolution' at 2010 Northwood Auto Show: aftermarket News

'Sparking a Global Revolution' at 2010 Northwood Auto Show: aftermarket News

www.aftermarketnews.com — MIDLAND, Mich. - There are few places where one can see a Ferrari, John Deere farm machinery, smart cars, 18-wheelers and recreational vehicles all in one setting. The 47th Annual 2010 Northwood University International Auto Show, which ran from Oct. 15-17, featured all those vehicles and more. The show, organized solely by Northwood students, was visited by an estimated 55,000 people. The event is billed as the largest new car, outdoor auto show in North America. More than 500 students participated in the show, which was chaired by student Brandon Postema and vice-chaired by James Hannah.
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Editor's Note: How Do You Know What Your Customers Think?

Editor's Note: How Do You Know What Your Customers Think?

www.counterman.com — Recently, I got off a flight for business and was walking to my car when I heard "ding!" I'd gotten yet another email on my phone. I glanced at it and found that the airline that I had just flown with was asking me how my flight experience was - the flight that I had just stepped off of. Think that sounds like a great way to gauge what I thought as a customer? I didn't think so! I'll tell you why: During the entire course of flying on the airline, no one, not once, asked me how their service was.
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Blinded by Tire Explosion, Race Team Founder is on a Mission

Blinded by Tire Explosion, Race Team Founder is on a Mission

www.tirereview.com — Editor's Note: This story by Mark Phillips first appeared in the May 2012 issue of Counterman magazine, a sister publication to Tire Review. May 22, 1997, changed Jay Blake's life forever. At the time, Blake was working as technician at a transportation company when a forklift tire exploded in his face. Surgeons worked for nearly 11 hours to rebuild his face and he remained in a Boston hospital for three-and-a-half weeks. When he was released, he began life again - this time blind and without the senses of smell or taste. He enrolled at a New England rehabilitation center for the blind and began working with tools again.
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ACDelco's Johnson: We're Very Much a Part of the New GM: aftermarket News

ACDelco's Johnson: We're Very Much a Part of the New GM: aftermarket News

www.aftermarketnews.com — DETROIT -- ACDelco is looking to increase the company's parts portfolio and broaden better program group participation for 2010 and beyond, said Paul Johnson, general director for GM's Global Independent Aftermarket. Johnson spoke to aftermarketNews.com and Counterman magazine at ACDelco's eForum held in Detroit this week. The event runs from April 27 to April 29 at the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel. Prior to the eForum, ACDelco held its advisory council meetings, which Johnson said provides vital front-line intelligence to the company. The advisory council is comprised of 35 Dedicated Distribution Group (DDG) members that represent the broader base of DDGs.
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AMN ON LOCATION: Taiwanese Aftermarket Manufacturers Have Sights Set On U.S.: aftermarket News

AMN ON LOCATION: Taiwanese Aftermarket Manufacturers Have Sights Set On U.S.: aftermarket News

www.aftermarketnews.com — TAIPEI, Taiwan - Day three at the combined 2013 Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (TAIPEI AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei) saw a noticeable increase in attendance over the previous two days. This year's expanded show is already testing the limits of the NANGANG Exhibition Hall, where the event is taking place, so much so that show organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is looking forward to the completion of an additional exhibition hall just across the street. That building is expected to be complete in 2016.
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Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 Kicks Off In Germany: aftermarket News

Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 Kicks Off In Germany: aftermarket News

aftermarketnews.com — FRANKFURT, Germany - Automechanika Frankfurt 2014, one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world, kicked off today at the sprawling Messe Frankfurt complex here in Frankfurt. Automechanika Frankfurt, held every two years, draws exhibitors from around the world to Germany, which, with an economy worth approximately $3.5 trillion, is the fourth-largest in the world. Detlef Braun, a member of the executive board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, welcomed visitors and reminded them of the importance of Automechanika Frankfurt as it's the home base of Messe Frankfurt GmbH.
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Automechanika Day 2: Educational Opportunities And A Federal-Mogul Press Conference: aftermarket ...

Automechanika Day 2: Educational Opportunities And A Federal-Mogul Press Conference: aftermarket ...

aftermarketnews.com — FRANKFURT, Germany - Attendees of Automechanika 2014 have access to a number of classes taught by experts on a range of topics including connected cars, collision-damage management and e-mobility. Visitors to Automechanika are struck by the sheer size of the massive venue. Instead of a single location like visitors to AAPEX are used to, Automechanika is situated among a campus of interconnected buildings, which connects many halls with parts and product displays with conference rooms for learning. During the one-day ZEIT automotive conference, held prior to the trade show, attendees discussed alternative power train systems, energy efficiency and battery technology.
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An Exclusive One-On-One Interview With Federal-Mogul's Daniel Ninivaggi - Counterman Magazine

An Exclusive One-On-One Interview With Federal-Mogul's Daniel Ninivaggi - Counterman Magazine

counterman.com — Babcox Media recently sat down one-on-one with Daniel Ninivaggi prior to the start of this year's AAPEX. Ninivaggi is Co-Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., and Chief Executive Officer, Federal-Mogul Motorparts. He joined Federal-Mogul in 2010, serving as a member of the Board of Directors. In February 2014, he was appointed to his current position. We asked him about the company's business strategy, products and his goals as CEO. How do see Federal-Mogul Motorparts' extensive portfolio of brands and products positioned and evolving in the marketplace today?
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