The Auto Care Association’s Manufacturers’ Reps Council is offering a one-hour teleforum on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. EDT discussing top business challenges of 2019 with top industry leaders. The teleforum is, “Top Business Challenges of 2019 – Industry Experts Share Their Insights.” You can register here.
With the U.S. auto care industry’s current growth and projected value to reach $421.2 billion by 2020, there are a host of considerations for aftermarket professionals to continue this growth. This teleforum will share several key takeaways on the climate of the 2019 business climate in the auto care industry, the impact of tariffs, OEM threats, consolidation in the traditional WD marketplace and more. It’s easy to tune in; all you need is a phone to listen from anywhere!

Our panelists:
Merle Bever, VP of Purchasing, Factory Motor Parts
John Washbish, CEO, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
Moderator:
Curtis Draper, Managing Partner, Schwartz Advisors
In this one-hour teleforum, we’ll discuss:
• 2019 business climate in the auto care industry
• Impact of tariffs
• OEM Threats – Data, OE Dealer pushes for traditional service and parts business
• Consolidation in the Traditional WD marketplace
• And more…
Can’t attend live? Register now, and you’ll have access to view this teleforum at your convenience on the Auto Care Digital Hub.














