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mat teRS of impoRt S EG M E N T U P DAT E Auto International Association Celebrates 30th Anniversary “Congratulations to all of the members and volunteer leaders who have invested the vision and direction to position aia as a dynamic force within our association and a leader in the import marketplace.” – Kathleen schmatz the same day that President Reagan (AIA), the import segment of AAIA, is was inaugurated and the American hostages were released in Iran. celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1981, AIA’s dual “I’ve seen first-hand the steady missions are to champion free and growth and influence of this group fair trade between the international over the past 30 years,” Schmatz automotive parts community and the said. “Congratulations to all of the North American aftermarket, and to members and volunteer leaders who promote the unique qualities associhave invested the vision and direction ated with the distribution of parts for to position AIA as a dynamic force import nameplate vehicles. within our association and a leader in the import marketplace.” AIA became a segment of AAIA in 2002. Members include internaStephen Bearden, president, H.B. tional manufacturers, manufacturers’ International Marketing Services, Inc. representatives, importers, retailers, and AIA chairman-elect, said, “As I distributors, wholesalers, trade media, begin my new chairmanship, I want consultants and others committed to our members to know that we will serving the import aftermarket. celebrate this anniversary by dedicating our board of directors to “I have a special affiliation with AIA finding new and improved ways to beyond the segment connection with AAIA,” said Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA service them in our three key areas: by acting as a watchdog and voice president and CEO. “I was at the in government affairs; by providing original meeting that created AIA on The Auto International Association educational opportunities to enhance the skill and knowledge of the import supply chain; and by helping our members do more business together through trade and networking events – both live in AAPEX and through upcoming virtual initiatives.” “Thirty years ago, AIA was founded to provide a bulwark against government and OEM interests whose goal was to restrict the ability of the aftermarket to provide the best possible products and services to our customers,” said Brian Cohn, president, Multi Parts Supply USA, Inc., and AIA outgoing chairman. “Today, on behalf of more than 800 member companies and with the staunch support of AAIA, we continue to lead the fight for free and fair trade.” For more information about AIA, visit its newly-designed Web site at www. aiaglobal.org, or call 301-654-6664. AFTERMARKET INSIDER | VOLUME 69 | 15 http://www.aiaglobal.org http://www.aiaglobal.org http://www.aiaglobal.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 69

Aftermarket Insider Issue 69
Contents
President’s Message
Top 10 of 2010
Technology Update
Member Profile
Toolbox: Young Employees
Toolbox
Segment Update
Business Confidence Index
Market Intelligence
Green Highlight
Market Intelligence

Aftermarket Insider Issue 69