East Penn Manufacturing has promoted Rob Ott to EVP and CCO, effective September 29, overseeing key sales segments including transportation, industrial, and wire products, reporting directly to the CEO.
The Auto Care Association hosted ACES and PIES training sessions in Mexico and Brazil, enhancing data standards education across Latin America, with vehicle coverage reaching 99% and translations nearing 90%.
AACF's Hearts Giving Circle encourages industry professionals and companies to participate in ongoing support, ensuring help is available for those in the automotive aftermarket facing unexpected hardships.
Mark Bogdansky, VP of trade shows for ACA, received the 2025 Meeting Professional of the Year award from Smart Meetings for his innovative event strategies like restructuring the AAPEX trade show and creating a functional auto repair shop on the floor.
