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MEMA champions to improve the aftermarket

November 5, 2009

The economy has created many challenges and opportunities for the aftermarket — and both can work to make the industry stronger.

Source: Motor Age

Gates discusses serpentine belt diagnostics

November 5, 2009

At least one in five vehicles requires a new belt, according to the Car Care Council. And with more than 240 million vehicles on the road, that leaves plenty of opportunity for sales in the repair bay.

Source: Motor Age

Industry should observe diverse employee landscape

November 5, 2009

Our workplaces are becoming more diverse by the day. In fact, the word "minority" could be a term of the past, as Asians, Latinos and African-American will comprise half of the U.S. population by 2050, according to John DiBenedetto, executive vice president and chief people officer of General Parts International.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Investment firm gives insight into industry financing

November 4, 2009

Although the stability of the industry?s finances remains uncertain, industry investory Roberts Bass says he has optimism for the future.

Source: Motor Age

SPX hosting Webinar next week

November 4, 2009

SPX is hosting a free one hour Webinar next week to help technicians improve their diagnostics skills. The Webinar will cover the Pegisys, graphing, bidirectional control, Mode 6, Direct Hit and scope usage. The Webinar is Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Source: Aftermarket Business

Beck/Arnley's commitment to quality continues

November 4, 2009

Beck/Arnley has made some changes over the years, but a few things — like their core values — have not changed.

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