Favorable Dynamics are Driving a Healthy U.S. Aftermarket

GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Favorable Dynamics are Driving a Healthy U.S. Aftermarket” features Bill Hanvey. Mr. Hanvey is president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, which represents the entire supply chain of the independent automotive aftermarket. Before becoming president and CEO on Dec. 1, 2015, Hanvey served as senior vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) since 2012. At AASA, he advocated for North American parts manufacturers to the auto care industry, federal and state government agencies and the business community. Hanvey has spent his entire 35-plus-year career in the aftermarket.

In the 10-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Hanvey discusses these questions:

• Ecommerce in a litany of industries has shown growth throughout the pandemic as consumer preferences shift. How has this been reflected in the aftermarket?
• Other than ecommerce, what are some of the key growth areas that the industry can look to?
• We talk a lot about the U.S. aftermarket here but what is important for aftermarket executives to consider in their business strategies moving forward?
• And provides Final Thoughts.