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MEMA exclusively
represents and serves manufacturers of motor vehicle components,
tools and equipment, automotive chemicals and related products
used in the production, repair, and maintenance of all classes
of motor vehicles.
MEMA offers its members superior global intelligence,
leading-edge market
research,
international business support, government representation, industry
networking and commercial services.
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| Standing alongside Bob McKenna, MEMA President and CEO, Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) accepts the 2008 Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award. |
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| Jeff Thurnau, patent counsel for Gates Corp. and a BPC member, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 17 and urged passage of legislation that will strengthen the ability of motor vehicle suppliers to address a number of counterfeiting issues. Click here for more details. |
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NHTSA Recommended Best Importer Practices
“Recommended Best Importer Practices to Enhance the Safety of Imported Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment” from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides guidance concerning best practices to be followed by importers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment to reduce the likelihood of importing products that contain defects related to motor vehicle safety or do not comply with applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.
To download the PDF, click here.
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FTC Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
Environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes can be a good marketing tool, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is active in its pursuit of manufacturers who falsely claim “green” practices in promotional campaigns. Arent Fox, AASA legal counsel, advises all members to become familiar with the FTC’s "Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims" prior to making environmental or "green" claims in marketing materials. To download the FTC's guidelines, click here.
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Special Report: What Are Your Products Doing Online?
This Special Report, "What Are Your Products Doing Online? A Guide to Internet Brand Violations for Parts Suppliers and Distributors," is from the MEMA Information Services Council and the MEMA Brand Protection Council.The Special Report addresses risks suppliers and distributors face from counterfeiting and intellectual property rights violations when marketing their products online. A free copy can be downloaded by clicking here. A print quality electronic file (PDF) is available by request from AASA, publications@mema.org.
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2008 OESA N.A. OEM Production P.O. Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis
OESA and Butzel Long have partnered to develop the 2008 Comparative Analysis, which compares the terms and conditions of BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, VW/Audi as well as the OESA Model Terms and Conditions. The 2008 version updates and enhances the original OESA Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis published in May 2002 and revised in November 2004. The Comparative Analysis includes a commentary section on each provision that will help suppliers understand the OEM differences in approach, and interpret the language and intent of various OEM terms. Member Price: $424 Non-Member Price: $795 Electronic copy with company license agreement – OESA Members Only: $1000 |
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AASA 2008-2009 Automotive Aftermarket Status Report
AASA Automotive Aftermarket Status Report, your single source for current statistics and analysis of the trends shaping the aftermarket, is now available. The 2008-2009 Status Report marks the debut of the aftermarket channel forecasting model, which was developed by AASA and other leading aftermarket associations. The new model provides a single point of reference to anchor the various estimates of the aftermarket’s size and outlines the complex structure of the channels of distribution The Status Report also includes sections on emerging markets in China and India, as well as the latest figures on unperformed maintenance. Other sections include: - Global vehicle summary
- North American aftermarket
- Traffic safety statistics
- Vehicle sales, registrations and usage
- Aftermarket demand variables
- Aftermarket size and sub-sectors
- International parts trade
This all-inclusive publication also contains the directory of AASA members and the products and services they provide. To order online, click here. Note: AASA Members can purchase copies for $125.
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