Executive Interview: Marc Rosone, Global Director Of Product Management And Marketing, Robert Bosch LLC, Automotive Service Solutions
Marc Rosone is global director of product management and marketing for Robert Bosch LLC, Automotive Service Solutions, with responsibility for the Bosch, Robinair and OTC brands. Rosone is responsible for international oversight of A/C tools and equipment. He joined the service solutions business in 1997, acquired by Bosch in 2012, and has since served in a variety of sales and product management roles within the company.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board announces the recipients of its 2015 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $28,000 in scholarships.
Rad Air Complete Car Care: Where Customer Service Is King
Behind every successful independent automotive repair shop is a staff that not only provides expert repairs, but one that treats customers with the care and respect that keeps them coming back – and telling their family and friends. Since founding Rad Air Complete Car Care in 1975, Shop Owner Andy Fiffick has expanded from his original Parma Heights, OH, location to three company-owned facilities and nine franchised operations throughout Northeast Ohio. Along the way, staffing has always been a critical component for success.
Executive Interview: Ted Hughes, Head of Marketing, North America, MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
Ted Hughes, AAP, was named head of marketing in North America for MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. in February 2011. Hughes leads the marketing department with responsibility for promotions, public relations, advertising, motorsports programs, and the advancement of all electronic and web-based activities. He’s approaching 15 years with the company, having served in various marketing roles since graduating in 2000 from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor of business administration (marketing) degree.
What’s On The Horizon For The Mobile A/C Industry?
A key program of interest during the 2015 MACS Training Event and Trade Show will be a luncheon presentation on Saturday, Feb. 7 with MACS technical adviser Ward Atkinson, who will explore the potential impact of multiple refrigerants and new regulations on the mobile A/C vehicle manufacturer and service industry, and ask the question, “Will history repeat itself?”
2014 Is Record-Setting Year For Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
The Class of 2014 set a new record in the scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) scholarships and collaborating organizations at the automotivescholarships.com website: 295 awards for a total of $320,050. The previous record set in 2013 was 250 awards for $264,050. This year’s recipients include 241 U.S. students and seven Canadian students.
Relax – R1234yf Is Not The End Of The World
I recently attended the Mobile Air Conditioning Society’s 2014 Training Event and Trade Show in New Orleans. The main topic of discussion was R1234yf, or “twelve-thirty-four” in A/C lingo. There has been a lot of hype about the changeover to this refrigerant. Don’t panic. The reality is that it is not the “air conditioning apocalypse” some are predicting.
Car Care Council Women’s Board Announces 2013-’14 Scholarship Winners
The Car Care Council Women’s Board is proud to announce the recipients of its 2013-’14 scholarships for high school and secondary students in the automotive aftermarket. This year, the Women’s Board gave a record $15,000 in scholarships.
Register Now for October Free U.S. EPA Informational Webinar
The Climate Protection Partnership Division of the U.S. EPA has partnered with the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for monthly informational webinars throughout 2010. These webinars are focused on informing the mobile A/C community on environmental best practices for servicing mobile A/C systems and demystifying current and proposed regulations.
Seven Service Facilities Complete Climate Protection Pledge
The Climate Protection Partnership division of the U.S. EPA and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide recognize the seven mobile air conditioning service facilities for being among the first to complete all the steps of the Climate Protection Pledge.