At the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas last year, Steve Handschuh stood up in front of hundreds of aftermarket professionals and made his predictions about the prospects for the aftermarket in 2009. I wrote about his comments earlier in this blog. I just wanted to confirm that Steve was right! He said we would have a cold winter and by golly, he knew what he was talking about.
As I look out my window, watching another 2 - 4 inches of snow fall, on the 12 inches or so that is already on the ground, and I bundle up in my coat, hat and scarves, and crank the cranky engine of my car..... I say to myself - this is good for my business!
Steve Handschuh, President and Chief Operating OfficerAutomotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Vice President Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
Steve Handschuh is the president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and vice president of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). AASA, a market segment association of MEMA, exclusively serves and represents North American aftermarket product manufacturers.
As AASA president, Handschuh provides general oversight of all the association’s organizational management. He represents its members on critical business issues by generating dialogue, education and action, which helps provide a stronger, unified voice for aftermarket suppliers.
Additionally, Handschuh provides leadership, direction and administration for all aspects of AASA activities, and works closely with the AASA Board of Governors to maintain a strong focus on providing services and programs that address industry issues and offer members opportunities to advance their business.
An automotive aftermarket industry veteran of more than 30 years, Handschuh served as senior vice president, commercial, at AutoZone. Prior to AutoZone, he worked for NAPA AUTO PARTS/Genuine Parts Co. for 18 years, including serving as NAPA president from 1998-2004. Handschuh began his career as an outside salesman at Mighty Auto Parts where he rose to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
Steve Handschuh is the president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and vice president of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). AASA, a market segment association of MEMA, exclusively serves and represents North American aftermarket product manufacturers.
As AASA president, Handschuh provides general oversight of all the association’s organizational management. He represents its members on critical business issues by generating dialogue, education and action, which helps provide a stronger, unified voice for aftermarket suppliers.
Additionally, Handschuh provides leadership, direction and administration for all aspects of AASA activities, and works closely with the AASA Board of Governors to maintain a strong focus on providing services and programs that address industry issues and offer members opportunities to advance their business.
An automotive aftermarket industry veteran of more than 30 years, Handschuh served as senior vice president, commercial, at AutoZone. Prior to AutoZone, he worked for NAPA AUTO PARTS/Genuine Parts Co. for 18 years, including serving as NAPA president from 1998-2004. Handschuh began his career as an outside salesman at Mighty Auto Parts where he rose to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
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Yes, cold weather is good for our Business...and is also good for Wal-Mart...Just think of all the anti-freeze, shovels, scrapers, batteries, gloves, boots, warmers, etc...that Walmart will be selling on account of the cold. The question that comes to mind is: Will our Techs do well because of the cold weather?
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