AAPEX Facebook Community Exceeds 50,000
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Facebook community reached more than 50,000 likes on Aug. 7. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev., and will feature nearly 2,400 exhibitors and approximately 5,000 booths.
EPA Reduces Regulatory Burden Of Wipe Use
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) modified the hazardous waste management regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to exclude solvent-contaminated wipes from the EPA’s hazardous waste regulations, under condition that businesses clean or dispose of wipes properly.
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.
Register Now For The Car Care Council Women’s Board 2013 Summer Meeting
Register now for the 2013 Car Care Council Women’s Board Summer Meeting, which takes place Aug. 6-7 at the Hilton Portland in Portland, Ore.
NARSA To Again Hold Annual Convention At AAPEX
The International Heat Transfer Association (NARSA) will again hold its annual convention at Harrah’s Las Vegas during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). AAPEX will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2013-2014 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013-2014 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $15,000 in scholarships.
Historic Vehicles Drive Anti-Ethanol Message To Congress
Joined by Congressional leaders and industry experts, members of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) recently participated in the “Fuel for Thought” Rally on Capitol Hill. The event aimed to raise awareness of the corrosive effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on automobile engines and the dangers of consumer mis-fueling. Hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in partnership with the SAN, the event drew car enthusiasts and motorcycle riders from across the nation.
Texas Governor Signs Franchise Tax Bill
The Texas Franchise Tax legislation, supported by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and ASA-Texas, was included in Substitute House Bill 500 which recently passed the Texas legislature, and has now been signed by Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
110 Students Receive Scholarships Through University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship to advance their education, either at two-year vocational/technical colleges or four-year colleges and universities. All of these students are either attending or entering vocational programs to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professionals.
New York And Maine Delay Implementation Of New Catalytic Converter Standards
AAIA received a letter on May 21 from Jared Snyder, assistant commissioner for the Office of Air Resources, Climate Change & Energy in the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), announcing that the agency will delay enforcement of the June 1 implementation of six NYCCR Part 218-7.2 (c), adopted standards for new aftermarket catalytic converters.
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Announces 2013-2014 Scholarship Winners
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013-2014 scholarships for students entering the automotive aftermarket.
MACS 2013 Mobile A/C Update Clinic Book Now Available
Service shop owners and technicians who were unable to attend a MACS Mobile A/C Update clinic this spring can now purchase the MACS 2013 Mobile A/C Update manual from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide.