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Auto Industry Urges Administration to Reconsider USMCA Implementation Date
March 13, 2020
The following is a joint press release issued on March 13 by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), AIADA, Here for America, and the National Automobile Dealers...
AASA Vision Conference Moves Online in Response to Current Conditions
March 12, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Due to growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced it will transition the AASA Vision Conference to an online experience...
China Section 301 Investigation and Actions to Address Intellectual Property Violations
March 10, 2020
MEMA Staff Contacts: Bill Frymoyer and Leigh Merino Background: In 2018, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) took actions to impose tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of imports from China. These tariffs are...
AASA Vision Conference to Explore Global Sourcing in a Post-Trade War Environment
March 04, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The recent trade war environment has forced the automotive aftermarket to consider new strategies to maintaining successful global sourcing operations. At the AASA Vision Conference, set for March 26...
The Ford Motor Company to Share its Perspectives on Electrification at the AASA Vision Conference
March 03, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Electrification of the automotive market continues to have an increasing impact on the automotive aftermarket. The 2020 AASA Vision Conference, set for March 26, 2020 in Rosemont, Ill., will host a...
Randy Buller to Explore Hybrid Distribution Model Opportunities at the AASA Vision Conference
February 27, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The distribution landscape is changing quickly, and aftermarket suppliers benefit from understanding these crucial changes. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will host a session...
AASA Vision Conference to Share Valuable Insights on Critical Trends and Issues Affecting the Aftermarket
February 26, 2020
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...
Genuine Parts Company / NAPA to Share Business Insights with Suppliers at the AASA Vision Conference
February 25, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced Genuine Parts Company / NAPA as the AASA Vision Conference Customer Spotlight speaker. Scott Sonnemaker, Group President, North...
Jeff O’Hara with East Penn Manufacturing is Named to the AASA Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) Executive Committee
February 21, 2020
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...
MEMA Supports Heavy-Duty NOx Rulemaking in Comments Sent to EPA
February 21, 2020
In comments submitted to the U.S. EPA this week on the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) expressed support of the goals of the...