Federated Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner Presented with 'Sweet Ride' at AAPEX

L to R in foreground: Don Nyland (in car) and Kenny Schrader

STAUNTON, Va. – Federated customer Don Nyland of Max's Car Care in Black Canyon City, Ariz., was not planning on being in Las Vegas during Industry Week. However, when he found out he was the grand prize winner of the Federated “Sweet Ride” Sweepstakes, Nyland set out for Vegas to collect his prize, the “Sweet Ride” Corvette. 
 
The Federated “Sweet Ride” Corvette, featured this season on “Two Guys Garage” on SPEED, was presented to Nyland Nov. 1 during AAPEX at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas. On hand for the presentation were Federated spokesman and NASCAR legend Kenny Schrader as well as Kevin Byrd, one of the co-hosts of “Two Guys Garage” on SPEED.  
 
“Our annual sweepstakes contest is a great way for us to say thank you to our loyal Federated Car Care members, and we want to congratulate Don Nyland on being the grand prize winner this year,” said Phil Moore, senior vice president of Federated Auto Parts. “It was great that Don could make it to Las Vegas on such short notice to accept his ‘sweet ride’ prize. We want to thank Kenny Schrader and Kevin Byrd for being on-hand for our special presentation. It was a lot of fun and we know Don is thrilled with the Corvette.”
 
In addition to the “Sweet Ride” Corvette, hundreds of other prizes were awarded to Federated Car Care Center members including such other “sweet rides” as go-karts, bicycles and die cast cars. The contest was open to any Federated Car Care Center member who was enrolled by Oct. 15.  
 
For information about the Federated Car Care Center program, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.


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Safety air guns, featured at AAPEX, clean debris

Chicopee, Mass.—Guardair Corp., a manufacturer of high-powered safety air guns, has announced the 1500 Gun Vac Series at the AAPEX Show (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) in Las Vegas.

The 1500 Gun Vac Series is the newest handheld vacuum series added to the Guardair product line.  It runs entirely off compressed air, which means there are no moving parts to wear. The high filtration collection bag is perfect for cleaning debris such as metal chips, dirt, dust, and even finer materials such as powders or talc.  A wrap-around zipper eases debris disposal.  For convenient storage, a built-in hanging eyelet is featured.


There are three models available (1500, 1510, and 1548), each featuring a unique configuration and combination of accessories. All models feature:


•    Rugged, cast aluminum body
•    Contours engineered for superior ergonomics
•    Standard, 1-1/4” tapered vacuum inlet allows the use of a wide array of vacuum accessories
•    Wide, comfortable trigger includes a convenient trigger latch for extended term use
•    OSHA Compliant
•    Made in USA
•    Dual 1/4” FNPT air inlet ports allow for ease of installation and operation
•    Model 1548 features an 18” flexible steel extended nozzle


All Guardair Corporation products are available through a nationwide and international network of industrial distributors and dealers. 

For more information on Guardair or other safety products, click here to go to Utility Products' Buyers Guide.

Philips GoPure at AAPEX

High-tech air filtration systems and HEPA filters are becoming standard fare in luxury vehicles these days, but what are you going to do about that funny smell in your 2004 Chevy Aveo? There's only so much that a pine tree air freshener can do.

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Perhaps you should check out the newly announced Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air System.

The GoPure was the odd bird in Philips' booth at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, which was otherwise filled with the manufacturer's line of automotive lighting products. This portable air filtration system is aimed at motorists with allergies, drivers with small children who may be sensitive to airborne germs and particles, and people who want to remove bad smells from the air in their car.

The GoPure takes advantage of a three-stage filtration process that Philips says was developed by its Healthcare division. The first stage is coarse prefilter that captures hair and large airborn particles. The next stage is a HEPA filter that captures fine particulates, such as dust and pollen, and airborne bacteria. The final stage consists of three HESA filters that Philips claims will reduce bad odors such as cigarette smoke. The GoPure circulates air through its filtration system with a two-speed fan. Philips claims that the GoPure can clean the air in a car's cabin in about 10 minutes when set to its high-speed "boost" mode.

The demonstration unit on display at AAPEX 2011 sat on the dashboard of a 2012 Fiat 500 and was held in place with a suction cup--a great position for showcasing the product, but I wouldn't want to drive around like that. Philips' product shots showcase some better mounting and placement options, such as under a seat, on the rear parcel shelf, and affixed the back of a seat. Wherever it's mounted, the GoPure draws its power from a 12V plug and automatically powers on and off with the vehicle's ignition.

Sensors and LED indicators illuminate to communicate the current ambient air quality. Blue is very good; deep purple is good; and light purple is poor. Lights automatically dim at night to minimize glare while driving. There's also a filter replacement indicator to let owners know when to swap the HESA and HEPA filters.

The Philips GoPure carries an MSRP of $249.99, but I'm already seeing prices as low as $185 around the Net.

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Auto International Association Presents the 2011 AIA People Awards

BETHESDA, Md. – The Auto International Association (AIA), the import segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), has announced the recipients of the 2011 AIA People Awards. The winners were honored at the AIA Luncheon and Awards Program on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
 
The 2011 winners are:

• Hall of Fame Award – Lee Kadrich, AAP
• AIA Person of the Year Award – Dan Lelchuk, Centric Parts
• Lifetime Industry Achievement Award – C.R. “Dick” Berreman, Berreman & Co. and Chris von Lenski, CRP Industries Inc.
• Young Executive of the Year Award – Brian Griffin, III, Interamerican Motor Corp. (IMC)

“As chairman of AIA, it was my distinct pleasure to present these awards during the AIA awards luncheon at AAPEX this past Nov. 2,” said Steve Bearden, president, H.B. International Marketing Services Inc., and AIA chairman of the board. “AIA prides itself in having some of the most talented and dedicated industry leaders within its ranks and takes great pleasure in recognizing their achievements.

"Hall of Fame is always awarded to a person who has spent a lifetime in the industry and attained the success to go with that longevity. Lifetime Achievement is traditionally awarded to the middle management of our member companies who dedicate themselves to the success of their company and coworkers. Person of the Year is given to the individual who has had the most impact to the benefit of the association in a given year. And finally, Young Executive of the Year is just that - the future of our industry. Again, I congratulate all of the recipients in 2011 and look forward to considering next year’s recipients. To all of our member companies, please let your board know of deserving individuals for these awards for consideration in 2012,” Bearden said.

Each year, the AIA People Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the import automotive aftermarket. The winners are determined based on nominations submitted by AIA members. For complete bios of each award winner, visit www.aiaglobal.org.

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Anco Wipers Win New Product, Point of Sale Honours at AAPEX

DAILY NEWS Nov 11, 2011 9:53 AM 

Anco Wipers Win New Product, Point of Sale Honours

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Federal-Mogul's Anco Profile wiper blade was honoured at the AAPEX event as the Best New Product in the "Smooth Sailing" category, and was also honoured for point-of-sale materials by the Car Care Council Women's Board.

Judging for the new product awards was based on the product's overall enhancement of the driving experience through improved vehicle performance. These profile-style wipers are available as easy-to-install upgrades for vehicles currently equipped with conventional wipers as well as direct-fit replacements for vehicles originally equipped with profile wipers.
In the Car Care Council Women's Board Automotive Communication Awards competition, the Anco team was recognized for development of the Best Posters and Signage. The brand's point-of-sale materials which remind consumers to be prepared for any weather by replacing worn wipers with new Anco products.

"These awards are representative of our significant investment in market-leading wiper products and highly creative and effective communication tools," said Michael Proud, director of marketing, North America, Federal-Mogul. "Our product development and marketing programs ultimately benefit our many trade partners, through increased brand awareness and customer demand, and consumers who choose Anco products to help protect their safety in all driving conditions."
For more information regarding Anco products, please contact your Anco supplier or Federal-Mogul representative, or visit the new www.ANCOWipers.com website.

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MAM Software Group Inc. : MAM reports successful Aftermarket Industry Week »

11/10/2011 | 12:05 pm

MAM reports successful Aftermarket Industry Week MAM Software Inc reflects on successful AWDA Conference and AAPEX ShowMAM Software Inc has reported a highly successful attendance at this year's Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), which included the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Business & Education Conference and the AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) Show.

The 64th Annual AWDA Business & Education Conference provided an opportunity for MAM representatives to meet 1-on-1 with customers and prospects from the aftermarket's warehouse distributor community. The event was extremely successful and MAM's scheduled meetings were so extensively oversubscribed that additional appointments had to be arranged outside of the event.

With an estimated 50,000 qualified buyers in attendance, the AAPEX Show was the ideal platform for MAM Software to launch its new Warehouse Management Software (WMS) and Business Intelligence (BI) module. Both releases, which integrate with MAM's existing Autopart management application, were extremely well received and attracted a great deal of interest from both current and prospective users.

Warehouse Management Software (WMS)
MAM's new Warehouse Management Software is an add-on for its Autopart management application that optimizes the flow of goods through a warehouse. Utilizing wireless hand-held scanners, the application handles all aspects of warehouse activity including put away, goods receiving, replenishment, inventory counts, picking and packing. The devices interact directly with Autopart where a dedicated dashboard summarizes activity and enables managers to analyze and prioritize operations.

EMI+ Business Intelligence (BI) module
MAM's new EMI+ Business Intelligence module enables managers to analyze business performance. It allows customizable reports and charts to be generated and viewed in a dedicated PC dashboard, or remotely on portable devices such as iPhones and iPads. KPIs can be monitored and specific event triggers configured so that managers receive alert notifications via e-mail. This allows extraordinary events, such as sales drift, to be identified early and the appropriate action taken.

"It has been a hugely rewarding week" said Brian Allibon, President of MAM Software Inc. "The launch of our paperless WMS features and our new BI tool were both very successful, and we were inundated with AWDA meeting requests. For the first time, we had to arrange additional sessions following on from the AWDA conference. We are delighted with the inquiries we received, which is further evidence of the growing reputation we have in the USA and the increased demand for our products and solutions."

About MAM Software Inc.MAM Software Inc. - a wholly owned subsidiary of MAM Software Group, Inc. - provides software and service solutions to warehouse distributors, jobbers and retailers in the US automotive aftermarket. MAM Software solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance operational performance. Products in the MAM Software range include business management applications, electronic catalogs and e-commerce solutions.

About MAM Software Group Inc.MAM Software Group, Inc. is a supplier of business and ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and retailers. MAM Software Group provides the automotive aftermarket with a combination of business management systems, information products, and online services that together deliver benefits for all parties involved in the timely repair of a vehicle.www.mamsoftwaregroup.com

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CRC Industries launches new website at AAPEX

Posted on November 8, 2011

CRC Industries Inc. has made major upgrades to its website, and the new design was officially launched last week at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev.

"Our primary goals in overhauling the website were to make it easy to navigate, graphically demonstrate the breadth of CRC's multiple product lines, and also integrate our news feed, social media and motorsports program,” said CRC marketing manager Dori Ahart.

Ahart said CRC has also incorporated digital catalogs so that the company’s sales literature – available in both English and Spanish - can be quickly and conveniently viewed and searched online without downloading.

"Social media is a big part of our marketing strategy going forward," said Ahart. "The people who use our products are knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and how they do it. We want to interact with them and share in their successes and challenges."

CRC selected GPM Web Solutions for the site redesign project based on the web developer's expertise in search engine optimization and their ability to build user-friendly content management systems.

CRC plans to further enhance the site by incorporating a technicians' blog, more product demonstration videos, articles and tips on using CRC products. View the CRC website atwww.crcindustries.com/auto.

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