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An Open Letter to MEMA Members Regarding President Trump’s Imposition of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
March 14, 2018
MEMA has worked closely with the Trump administration to expand jobs and to increase U.S. competitiveness. However, the administration’s decision to impose steep, across the board tariffs on aluminum and steel coming into the...
MEMA Reacts to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Imposed by Trump Administration
March 08, 2018
President Trump has said he is in favor of bringing jobs back to America and helping companies in the U.S. compete in a global marketplace. We could not agree more and welcome the exploration of ways to bring about a healthier...
MEMA Strongly Opposes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Proposed by Trump Administration
March 01, 2018
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, which represents more than 1,000 companies that manufacturer motor vehicle parts and components in the United States, strongly opposes tariffs on steel and aluminum announced today...
Marc Blackman of Gold Eagle Is New Chairman of AASA Board of Governors; Jens Schueler of Schaeffler Is First Vice Chairman
March 01, 2018
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Marc Blackman, chief executive officer of Gold Eagle Co., and Jens Schueler, president, Schaeffler Group USA Inc. will serve as the 2018 chairman and first vice chairman respectively of the Board of...
MEMA Joins Other Trade Associations Urging Trump Administration to Avoid Steel Tariffs
February 28, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has signed a letter warning the Trump administration that steel tariffs would hurt the U.S. economy. In addition to MEMA, the letter is signed by 24 other...
Marylou Hornung of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Joins the AASA Technology Council Board
February 22, 2018
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Marylou Hornung, director of sales operations, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, is the newest member of the Board of Governors for the Technology Council (ATC) of the Automotive Aftermarket...
Motor Vehicle Parts Suppliers Reiterate Warning Against Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
February 16, 2018
Washington, D.C. – February 16, 2018 -- In the wake of newly released reports from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has reiterated its warning against imposing tariffs or quotas on...
Advance Auto Parts President and CEO Tom Greco to Present Keynote Address at 2018 AASA Vision Conference on March 22
February 14, 2018
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Tom Greco, president and chief executive officer of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), will deliver a keynote address at the 2018 Vision Conference, presented by the Automotive Aftermarket...
MEMA Urges White House to Support Free Trade on Steel and Aluminum Imports
February 13, 2018
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has written a timely letter to President Donald J. Trump applauding the administration’s actions to protect our national interests by increasing American production of...
MEMA Supports Emissions Standards Harmonization in Comments to CARB
February 08, 2018
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) submitted comments February 5, 2018, to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) supporting their Phase 2 proposal that largely harmonizes California’s standards with federal...