James (Jay) Burkhart, senior vice president, Global Aftermarket for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), was presented the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) "Pursuit of Excellence" Award during the annual APPEX trade conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
E[acute accent]About The Aftermarket eForum E[acute accent]Now entering its sixth year, the Aftermarket eForum is produced by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), in conjunction with Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada, Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) to provide an educational and business development symposium dedicated to e-commerce and supply chain technology solutions in the vehicle aftermarket.
The associations that signed the letter are: Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA), Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA), Automotive Service Association (ASA), Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA), Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Service Station Dealers of America (SSDA), and Tire Industry Association (TIA).
Today's warehouses know they need to reduce costs to stay competitive," says Jack Creamer, President of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association.
In addition to his automotive industry activities through MEMA, Pond also serves as a trustee for the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) University and as a member of the supplier advisory council to the Ford Motor Co.
He is an active member in several industry associations, and has served on the Advisory Council of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and on the board of directors of the Automotive Parts and Accessories Association (APAA).