APAA, ASIA plan China trade mission
THE AUTOMOTIVE Parts & Acces- sories Association (APAA) and the Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA) are planning to lead a two-week auto parts trade mission to China in June.
Thirty delegates will visit Shanghai, Changchun and Beijing to evaluate joint ventures, technology exchanges, and marketing and sales opportunities.
"China's priority plan for developing its components industry makes the mission especially timely for American OE/aftermarket suppliers," says APAA president Alfred L.Gaspar.
APAA and ASIA were invited to participate by the China National Automo- tive Industry Corporation, which is China's premier automotive group.
"Because China is also intent on developing a competitive automotive supplier industry, this mission creates an opportunity for manufacturers and manufacturers' representatives to meet Chinese factories seeking introduction to the U.S. aftermarket," says ASIA president Gene Gardner.
The trade mission leaves June 13 from San Francisco and returns June 26. The estimated expense per delegate is $4,555. To register for the trip, contact Sherry Shaver, program coordinator for the Citizen Ambassador Program (800) 669-7992, ext. 411; or contact the APAA (301) 654-6664 or ASIA (847) 228-1310.
TCAA holds 8th expo in Phoenix
THE TRUCK CAP and Accessory Association (TCAA) is holding its 8th annual expo Feb. 6-9 in the Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, AZ.
The theme of the show - Visions 97: Merchandising for Tomorrow - is designed to assist professional in planning for truck accessory retailing.
For the first time a "Concept Store" will be on display on the exhibit floor. It will be an interactive display promoting showroom design and installations. Retailing experts will answer questions regarding truck accessory merchandising.
Dodge truck is the official truck of the expo for the fourth straight year.
More than 150 exhibitors are expected to display their products and services, which will include more than 80 light truck accessory manufacturers and suppliers.
The first day of the show, Feb. 6, consists of meetings and educational sessions. The Opening Night Reception, held in the Phoenix Civic Plaza, is open to show attendees.
For more information on the show, contact Kendra Moore, TCAA's director of meetings and marketing (800) 283-8242.
Car Care Council, ASA test markets certification program
A CERTIFIED VEHICLE inspection program is being test marketed in Ohio by the Car Care Council (CCC) and the Ohio Automotive Service Association.
The service includes a comprehensive evaluation of more than 150 inspection points and is performed by inspection centers selected by a peer committee under the direction of the CCC. Inspection centers will be staffed by ASE master technicians.
"At $99 our certified inspection service is ideal for a private seller or car dealer wanting to certify that a vehicle has had close scrutiny prior to being put up for sale," says CCC president Don Midgley.
The report provides the individual with an inspection sticker, displaying the registration number and is posted on the vehicle's windshield.
The statistics resulting from the inspections will also be used to enhance the statistical base from National Car Care months check lanes.
The certification program will be evaluated for later use by the CCC's board of Governors at its annual spring meeting.
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