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MEMA OE Supplier Barometer: Sentiment Reflects Caution Due to Economic and Supply Chain Risks
March 24, 2023
According to the Q1 2023 MEMA Original Equipment Automotive Supplier Barometer Index (SBI) – a gauge to measure the sentiments of North American automotive supplier executives – a range of factors... READ MORE
MEMA Announces Steering Committee Members for New Center for Sustainability
March 13, 2023
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, announced the members of the steering committee of the Center for Sustainability, launched in January. Committee... READ MORE
MEMA Names Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director for Members and Employees
January 16, 2023
Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, has reinforced its focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by naming April Buford MEMA’s Executive Director of... READ MORE
MEMA Names Megan Gardner Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
January 12, 2023
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has named Megan Gardner as executive director of Marketing and Communications.    In this new role,... READ MORE
MEMA Reveals New Business Structure and Branding Strategy
January 12, 2023
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, presented its new brand and business structure at a virtual member town hall.  North America’s leading trade association... READ MORE
MEMA Names Mike Jackson Executive Director of Strategy and Research
January 11, 2023
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has named Mike Jackson executive director of Strategy and Research.  Jackson was most recently executive director of... READ MORE
MEMA Names Collin Shaw Chief Commercial Vehicle Officer, and Chief Operating Officer for Its OE Group
January 11, 2023
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – Collin Shaw has been named MEMA’s new chief commercial vehicle officer and chief operating officer for the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers membership group. Most... READ MORE
MEMA Names Liz Goad Executive Director of Events
January 10, 2023
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has promoted Liz Goad to executive director of Events. In her new role, Goad manages and executes all events for MEMA... READ MORE
MEMA Presents Triangle Award to Charley Johnson
September 6, 2022
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.  – The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) presented the Triangle Award to Charley Johnson, chief executive officer, OptiCat, LLC., on Tuesday,... READ MORE
MEMA Mourns the Passing of Aftermarket Veteran Steve Handschuh
August 23, 2022
Steve Handschuh, highly respected automotive aftermarket veteran who joined the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) in 2006, died on August 22, 2022.   A native of Baltimore... READ MORE
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) Applauds Congressional Passage of CHIPS-plus Legislation
July 28, 2022
Washington D.C. – July 28, 2022 – A statement from Bill Long, President and CEO, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.   “Congratulations to the U.S. House and Senate for passing... READ MORE
Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Industry Influencer Awardees
July 22, 2022 by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEARBORN, MICH. – July 14, 2022 – The Automotive Hall of Fame, the premier institution for honoring and celebrating individuals and their impact in the automotive industry,... READ MORE
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) Named Industry Champion by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
June 20, 2022
Madison, IN - Senator Todd Young (R-IN) was presented with the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) as a 2022 recipient of the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award, a... READ MORE
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens Recognized for Their Support of the Vehicle Supplier Industry
June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022 – Plymouth, Mich. – Congresswomen Debbie Dingell and Haley Stevens were honored by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) as the 2022 recipients of the Joseph M... READ MORE
MANN+HUMMEL President and CEO Elected Vice-Chairman of MEMA Board of Directors
May 4, 2022
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – April 29, 2022 – Kurk Wilks, president and chief executive officer, MANN+HUMMEL, was elected vice-chairman of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (... READ MORE
Michael Blawas Named Next CFO of MEMA
April 1, 2022
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – April 1, 2022 – Michael Blawas has been named chief financial officer of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Blawas brings extensive... READ MORE
John Chalifoux Named to Crain’s List of Notable Leaders in Sustainability
March 23, 2022
John Chalifoux, president & CEO of MERA - The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing, was named a 2022 Notable Leader in Sustainability by Crain’s Detroit Business. The inaugural list features... READ MORE
Collin Shaw Named President and COO of HDMA
March 21, 2022
  Collin Shaw has been named president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle supplier division of the Motor & Equipment... READ MORE
MEMA CEO Bill Long Named Northwood University 2022 Outstanding Business Leader
February 14, 2022
Northwood University and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) are proud to announce Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA, is among the 2022 class of Outstanding Business Leaders... READ MORE