Press Releases

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The automotive aftermarket is undergoing transformational changes that will require suppliers to keep close track of the latest trends and opportunities. The AASA Vision Conference, set for March 26 in Rosemont, Ill., will host a series of sessions, panels, and networking opportunities focused on providing attendees with valuable industry insights and... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) Council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced today that Jeff O’Hara, Director of Sales – Retail Markets, Automotive Batteries, East Penn Manufacturing, has been named to the council Executive Committee. Mr. O’Hara brings more than 12 years of industry experience to the council’s executive... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association's (AASA) Mobility Technology Council (MTC) hosted its first annual Aftermarket Briefing @ CES at the MGM Grand Convention Center during the CES trade show in Las Vegas on Jan. 8, 2020. MTC and automotive aftermarket leaders held a candid discussion on how exhibiting products and services at CES can and will affect the... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA announced that Barry Neal, Partner, Roland Berger, will be a featured speaker at the 2020 AASA Vision Conference, set for March 26 in Rosemont, Ill. In his session, “Supply Chain Disruption: How Trade Wars, Vertical Integration, and the End of Cheap China Challenge the Global Automotive Supply Chain,” Mr. Neal will review the current state of the global... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA announced that David Wilbanks, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, O’Reilly Auto Parts, will be a featured speaker during the 2020 AASA Global Summit being held Feb. 7, 2020 in Coral Gables, Fla. In his session, “Customer Perspective: O’Reilly Auto Parts,” Wilbanks will discuss O’Reilly’s growth strategy and approach to a broadening supply base, plus its... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the leading trade association focused on advancing the fast-changing mobility industry, has released a list of nationally-known executives who will serve on its Board of Directors in 2020. “We live in a time of extraordinary change, and in our industry, the rate of that change is only accelerating,”... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA announces Robert Zhu, Chairman and CEO of WONH Global Industries, manufacturer and distributor of TrakMotive branded products, as a featured speaker during the 2020 AASA Global Summit, which will be held Feb. 7 in Coral Gables, Fla. During his informative presentation, “Regional Report: Evolving China Aftermarket," Zhu will provide invaluable highlights... READ MORE

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) is accepting applications now for the AASA Channel Excellence Award presented by Epicor. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Epicor will present the prestigious award to the winning supplier and a valued channel partner that have collaborated on an innovative product or service that drives... READ MORE

MEMA congratulates Speaker Nancy Pelosi, USTR Robert Lighthizer, and their teams for successfully completing the hard to work required to reach this important deal to finalize the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement announced today opens the door to passage of the USMCA, which will help ensure that U.S. businesses stay competitive in the global marketplace. While... READ MORE