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Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA)
AAIAis a non-profit trade association whose 2,700 member companies
conduct business worldwide in the motor vehicle aftermarket industry.
AAIA was formed in 1999 from the consolidation between the Automotive
Parts & Accessories Association (APAA) and the Automotive Service
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APRA European Website
This website is dedicated to news from the remanufacturing industry in
Europe. The site hosts multiple language stories, acting as a link and
common meeting ground for companies conducting business in Europe. The
site also functions as a public education forum. |
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Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA)
ATRA is an international trade association for automatic transmission
repair professionals, from coast to coast across North America. They are
composed mainly of independent transmission repair facilities. |
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Automatic Transmission Service Group
(ATSG) ATSG is a
technical support service for the Automatic Transmission Industry. They
offer a Technical Hotline, Books, Software, Bulletins, Seminars, and
Technical Courses to the Automatic Transmission Professional. |
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"Be Car
Care Aware" is a
consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care,
maintenance and repair, designed to represent and engage all segments of
the aftermarket industry. Integrated marketing and public relations
initiatives will build awareness and knowledge to prepare consumers to
make sensible decisions about their vehicles. |
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CCAR-GreenLink® is available 24 hours a day to help persons engaged in
automotive service, collision repair and other sectors of the automotive
industry better understand their environmental responsibilities, and to help
them achieve compliance with environmental program requirements.
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The Engine Repower Council
(ERC) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the
economic and environmental benefits of rebuilt and remanufactured
engines. ERC members are aftermarket industry professionals including
parts manufacturers, warehouse distributors, machine shop owners, engine
rebuilders and installers who are working together to make long term
vehicle ownership an attractive, economic reality. |
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Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium The founders of GAAS
had several goals in mind when the event was first held in Chicago in
1996. The primary goal was that the net proceeds of the event would be
used to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in the
automotive aftermarket. Over 650 students have been beneficiaries of
GAAS Scholarships since the program began. Click here for a
2007 Scholarship Application. |
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Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
was planned and developed by the industry’s leading trade associations
and marketing groups to create the most important and valuable event
in the history of the heavy duty aftermarket. In one week and at one
place, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week attendees will enjoy direct access
to top-level supplier executives and the ability to network with all
heavy-duty aftermarket leaders. |
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International Automotive
Technician's Network
(IATN) IATN is the
largest network of automotive technicians in the world. The International
Automotive Technicians' Network is a group of 49,436 professional automotive
technicians from 138 countries. The automotive professionals of this group
exchange technical knowledge and information with other members from around
the globe, sharing 1,044,999 years of experience! |
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International Truck Parts Association
(ITPA) ITPA was
organized with 46 charter member companies in September, 1974 as a not for
profit association to promote, foster, and improve relationships among
sellers and buyers of trucks and truck surplus products and other parties. A
major purpose of ITPA is to exchange information and to improve and advance
the truck parts aftermarket. |
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Mobile
Air Conditioning Society
(MACS) Worldwide
Founded in 1981, MACS is the leading forum for its specialized segment of
the automotive aftermarket. MACS Worldwide goal is to fill the industry’s
need for comprehensive technical information, training and communication.
MACS represents 1600 members, including service shops, installers,
distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers in the US and in 40
other countries
MACS. |
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Motor &
Equipment Manufacturers Association
(MEMA) Since 1904,
MEMA has exclusively represented and served manufacturers of motor vehicle
components and systems for the original equipment (OE) and aftermarket
segments of the light vehicle and heavy duty industries. The experience of
being a valued partner helps MEMA anticipate the needs of its members and
strengthens our ability to predict industry trends accurately and
consistently. |
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Motorist Assurance Program
Strengthening the relationship
between the motorist and the automotive service and repair industry through
education of the motorist and service provider, and through the creation of
industry standards. |
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National Automotive Radiator Service Association (NARSA)
is a not-for-profit trade association serving the cooling system service
industry and motoring public since 1954. |
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National
Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE's Mission is to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service
through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals.
About 420,000 professionals hold current ASE credentials. |
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SESCO Management Consultants SESCO presents the ultimate in online
training and development through their Strategic Partnership with Vital
Learning. Imagine the edge your organization would have if you could turn
all of your supervisors into top performers. Or, if your customer service
representatives and sales force were provided with the skills to build
outstanding customer relationships. Take the lead over the competition with
SESCO Management Consultants and Vital-Online and train your staff any time,
anywhere. |
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The National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery (NCR3)
NCR3 is internationally-recognized as a leading center for
applied research in remanufacturing. NCR3's mission is to deliver to
industry advanced technologies and tools for efficient and cost-effective
remanufacturing and the design of products that have no negative
environmental impacts. |
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ReMaTec
2007
- Designed specifically for the remanufacturing supply chain, ReMaTec
offers a superb chance for remanufacturers, suppliers and customers to
keep abreast of important developments, make new contacts and exchange
ideas in a stimulating and international environment.
In previous years, ReMaTec was mainly focussing on passenger cars.
Following the 2005 surveys both exhibitors and visitors claimed that
ReMaTec could expand in several other interesting areas. Now segmented
in On Road and Off Road for 2007, ReMaTec not only presents automotive
remanufacturing but also the following new reman-areas: agriculture,
marine, heavy duty and industrial engines/parts. |
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The
Remanufacturing Institute (TRI)
The mission of TRI is to represent all segments of the remanufacturing
industry to legislators, the media and the world and to provide its
associates with the tools to succeed. |
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Thomson Delmar Learning
has been providing first rate education materials since 1945. They are a
leading provider of training, reference and certification solutions for
professional automotive and truck technicians. They offer technical content
covering everything from auto repair, diagnostic, and mechanical information
for the shop to ASE materials for the individual mechanic. |
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Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
SAE has more than 84,000 members - engineers, business executives,
educators, and students from more than 97 countries - who share information
and exchange ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE is
your one-stop resource for standards development, events, and technical
information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and
operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.
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Specialty Equipment Market Association
(SEMA)
SEMA members offer innovative specialty equipment products and services that
enhance a vehicle's style, utility, and performance while providing vehicle
owners with an added sense of comfort, convenience and enjoyment.
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