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MEMA Speaks on EPA Heavy Duty NOx Initiative
January 07, 2020
MEMA provided support at an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) media event Monday announcing EPA’s release of an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for the heavy-duty low NOx program – also known as its Cleaner...
MiX Members Educate Aftermarket Executives on Innovative Ways to Best Retain Talented Young Professionals
January 06, 2020
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) worked in partnership with Rightsize, a nationwide office interiors and facility services firm...
U.S.-Japan Agreement
January 02, 2020
Background: In December 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the final Summary of Specific Negotiating Objectives for the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) Negotiations. During 2019, officials from the U.S...
Robert Zhu to Share Insights on the Evolving China Aftermarket at the 2020 AASA Global Summit
January 02, 2020
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...
AASA Announces the Launch of the OE Service Council (OESC)
December 20, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – AASA announces the launch of its newest council, the OE Service Council (OESC). The council will focus on discussing strategies for selling to and within the OES channel, identifying areas of growth...
MEMA Congratulates the House of Representatives for a Strong Bipartisan USMCA Vote
December 19, 2019
MEMA congratulates Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, USTR Robert Lighthizer, and their teams for the strong House Vote in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). We are encouraged that...
MEMA Signs Chamber of Commerce Letter Urging Congress to Pass USMCA
December 18, 2019
In our continuing effort to gain strong bi-partisan support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), MEMA joined nearly 700 other organizations urging members of Congress to pass the new trade agreement as soon as...
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long Named to the Chamber of Commerce’s C-100 Committee
December 16, 2019
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long was welcomed into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Association Committee of 100, which consists of high-profile executives who work to build partnerships, network, and discuss current issues. Being...
AASA Accepting Applications for the Channel Excellence Award Presented by Epicor
December 16, 2019
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...
MEMA Reacts to FCC Decision to Split Safety Spectrum
December 13, 2019
MEMA is opposed to the unanimous decision by the FCC to allow other wireless uses on the 5.9 GHz spectrum. Traditionally, this band has been reserved for the transportation industry to allow for the implementation of new critical...