Aftermarket Business World

• DMA Names New VP
  DMA Industries welcomes Brian Jack as VP of Product R&D, leveraging his extensive background in fuel pumps and electronics to expand product offerings and foster innovation across categories.
• Gilbert Joins Advance Leadership
  The company expresses confidence in Gilbert's leadership to drive its ongoing supply chain transformation, while thanking Szilagyi for his contributions and welcoming Gilbert to the role.
• From Parts Counter to Data Pioneer: Courtney Pedler on driving the aftermarket forward
  The Autology Data Management Group CEO shares her unlikely 25-year journey from parts delivery driver to industry innovator — and explains why the aftermarket is full of opportunity (and amazing people!).
• Todd Heldt appointed to AWDA Board of Governors
  In his new role, Todd Heldt seeks to collaborate with industry leaders to shape legislative initiatives that benefit the automotive aftermarket and support distributor interests.
• MAHLE announces leadership transition in thermal and fluid systems business unit
  MAHLE and Jumana Al-Sibai will part ways on Dec. 31, 2025, with Martin Wellhoeffer set to succeed her as head of the Thermal and Fluid Systems business unit, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.
• Dorman Products recognized as Champion Donor by AACF
  The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation recognized Dorman Products for its generous donation, which supports families in crisis within the aftermarket industry.
• Honoring Excellence: GB Reman’s First Annual Sales Recognition at AAPEX 2025
  Andrew Kitching praised sales reps and agency partners for their trust-building and commitment, underscoring the importance of their role in delivering quality, service, and support.
• Pedler: Hell’s Revenge at the Parts Store: A memoir
  In this humorous column, Courtney Pedler recounts a hectic Saturday working at a small auto parts store in Moab, Utah, during the peak of Jeep Safari.
• Members of the Automotive Parts Services Group raise over $4 million for Toys for Tots
  Members of the Automotive Parts Group actively supported Toys for Tots through toy donations and financial contributions, helping to distribute resources locally and brighten the holidays for deserving children across communities.
• Nkana: Empathy: The Aftermarket’s everyday advantage
  Discover how empathy, as a core component of emotional intelligence, enhances operational efficiency and relationships. The piece offers role-specific scripts and strategies to incorporate empathy into daily interactions, improving outcomes and reducing stress.