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By Counterman
MEMA announced Collin Shaw has officially assumed the role of president of MEMA’s Original Equipment Suppliers group, succeeding Julie Fream who served for 10 years in the position. Shaw’s commencement provides a continuation of leadership that ensures MEMA’s support of the supplier community’s evolution toward embracing emerging trends and strategies that will redefine the automotive supply chain’s future, the organization says.
“Our strength lies in our collective voice and actions of all diverse members across both light- and commercial-vehicle sectors. As we welcome new supply chains, evolving technologies, and changing geographics, MEMA is committed to creating an environment where the supplier’s voice is heard and we, together, enable a profitable ecosystem,” said Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association. “We are fortunate to have Collin’s passion, energy, and vision in further advancing the business interests of the original supplier community.”
“For the past 120 years, MEMA’s vision has been to foster a profitable, innovative and influential ecosystem for its supplier members. As I look forward to the future, the vision remains consistent,” said Shaw. “Myself and the MEMA OE team will remain focused on; helping suppliers navigate the significant paradigm shift in vehicle architecture due to electrification and software defined vehicles, adopting and leveraging technology such as AI, and embracing the fresh perspectives brought by new leadership demographics to drive our industry forward.”
As Shaw embarks on this journey, his message to members and employees is clear, the association says: “We are on the brink of transformative change. Your insights and feedback are invaluable as we navigate this journey together. We will continue striving to represent the automotive and transportation supply base with the dedication and excellence it deserves.”
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Applications are being accepted for the Federated Car Care Scholarship program.
Interested students should complete and submit their applications at
link hidden, please login to view by March 31. The Federated Car Care scholarships are funded by Fisher Auto Parts in memory of Art Fisher, founder of Federated Auto Parts and the Federated Car Care program. Qualified candidates should specify “Federated” on their application when applying online.
Administered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (
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Federated is one of more than 30 other organizations awarding scholarships on
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NexaMotion Group (NMG) announced that two of its businesses are expanding their product offerings and opening new locations.
Transtar Industries is expanding its product offerings to include general-repair product lines in four new markets: Cleveland and Mentor, Ohio; Pittsburgh; and its newest location in Dallas.
In addition, the company announced that C&M Auto Parts has opened two new locations in the New Jersey market.
C&M Auto Parts will offer general-repair parts at its Lakewood, New Jersey, location and add Transtar Industries transmission-repair parts to its new Pennsauken, New Jersey, location.
The company said it plans to increase the number of facilities with both transmission and general-repair products.
“Our comprehensive product offering, joined by our e-commerce platform Transend and our world-class customer service, is an unrivaled match,” said Neil Sethi, chief executive officer of
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O’Reilly Auto Parts honored DMA with two awards at its 2024 Leadership Conference.
DMA took home the Content and Omnichannel Award and the Marketing and Advertising Award, marking the fourth consecutive year that DMA has been recognized at the event.
More than 10,000 vendors were in attendance and 22 awards were up for grabs at the 2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Leadership Conference in Dallas.
The Content and Omnichannel Award “recognizes DMA’s outstanding efforts in providing robust and accurate product information across multiple channels. For the second consecutive year, DMA has demonstrated its commitment to excellence by delivering timely updates to product information, informative digital content and technical tips,” DMA said.
The Marketing and Advertising Award celebrates DMA’s successful retail and professional promotions, which have driven significant participation and year-over-year point-of-sale growth, according to the company. Through engaging videos, compelling flyers and promotional content, DMA has effectively leveraged marketing strategies to boost sales and enhance brand visibility, the company noted.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these two awards at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Leadership Conference,” said Fred Snow, COO at DMA. “These achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication and innovation of every single individual at DMA. It is truly a team effort, and we are immensely proud of what we have accomplished together.”
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By Counterman
BBB Industries on Feb. 12 announced two strategic leadership changes.
BBB has appointed John Boyer as president of BBB’s undercar division. Boyer has been with BBB since 2015 and has served in various roles, most recently as president of TERREPOWER, BBB’s solar-system and EV-battery lifecycle-management division.
“Boyer’s product/market insights and hands-on approach are ideally suited to lead BBB’s undercar team,” the company said in a news release.
Boyer has more than 30 years of experience leading automotive parts manufacturing, distribution and retail businesses to higher levels of performance and growth, including more than 10 years with AutoZone, BBB noted.
Maria Caballero has been appointed president of TERREPOWER, a division of BBB Industries.
Caballero brings more than 30 years of experience and a record of outstanding leadership and achievements to this position, the company said.
Prior to joining BBB, Caballero led the Visteon Electronics OE service group. She also worked for Ford’s automotive component division where she held various roles in manufacturing, business planning and program management.
“Her unique blend of technical expertise, detailed executional excellence and dedication to the company’s core values make her the right executive to lead TERREPOWER through the next stage in its evolution,” the company said.
“BBB is deeply committed to exceeding the expectations of our customers, colleagues and investors,” added Duncan Gillis, CEO of BBB Industries. “These key changes within our senior leadership team reflect our relentless pursuit of innovation, growth and competitive excellence.”
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