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Howard Laster Named to Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association Board of Governors

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Allentown, PA (November 28, 2017) - Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has announced that Howard Laster, Head of Aftermarket – North America Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket (CVAM), has been named to the Board of Governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). The AASA exclusively represents the North American Aftermarket supplier industry and is recognized as one of the nations strongest trade organizations.

As a member of AASA Board of Governors, Laster has been tasked with working with the senior leadership team to establish short term and long-term goals for the association and its councils. Laster will also work to oversee and advise the various AASA councils which include the AASA Intellectual Property Council, Brake Manufacturers Council, Marketing Executive Council, and the Overseas Automotive Council.

Speaking on his appointment, Laster noted, “It is an honor to be named to the Board of Governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association. It is an incredible organization filled with some of the best leaders in the industry, and I am very excited to bring my experience to the table in a variety of capacities.�??

Howard Laster has been with Continental for over 22 years, serving in a variety of executive and sales management roles. He is responsible for overall business strategy, product quality, and performance, along with the development of effective sales and marketing activities in North America for the Continental ATE and VDO brand of products.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 233,000 people in 56 countries.

Information management in and beyond the vehicle is at the very heart of the Interior division. The product portfolio for different types of vehicles includes: instrument clusters, multifunctional and head-up displays, control units, access control and tire-information systems, radios, infotainment systems, input devices, control panels, climate control units, software, cockpits as well as services and solutions for telematics and Intelligent Transportation Systems. The Interior division employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and generated sales of €8.3 billion in 2016.

Within the Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE, Galfer and Barum the Business Unit offers web based managed services, fleet management and tachograph solutions electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer.

About AASA

AASA ( [http://www.aftermarketsuppliers.org]) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products, an important part of the automotive parts manufacturing industry which supports 871,000 American jobs. AASA is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).

“AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry�??

Continental’s Howard Laster has been named to the Board of Governors of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association.

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Interior / Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket

6755 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106

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