Client Media/News
CAWA And AAIA Host Senior Air Board Officials At Industry Trade Show – AAPEX
The California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) hosted senior officials of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Exposition (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
In an unprecedented effort to better understand the automotive aftermarket industry, CARB Executive Officer James Goldstene and Deputy Executive Officer Tom Cackette traveled to Las Vegas, walked the AAPEX show, and met many industry leaders including Rodney K. Pierini, President and CEO of CAWA, and Kathleen Schmatz, President and CEO of AAIA.
Battery Core Deposit Discrepancy Bill Signed into Law
By Arizona’s Governor
The Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) announced that Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed into law HB 2130 to address a discrepancy in battery core sales and deposits.
HB 2130, authored by Representative Michelle Reagan and sponsored on behalf of CAWA, will update the amount of the recycling deposit that retailers can charge consumers that purchase automotive batteries to an amount that is not greater than the recycling deposit charged by battery manufacturers.
CAWA Members Meet With Key Assembly Members
The California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) held a series of private meetings with key California legislators who sit on key committee’s in the Legislature including Assemblyman Bill Berryhill, Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani, Assemblyman John Perez, and Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries to highlight critical legislative and regulatory issues the association is actively working for its members.
CAWA and AAIA Host Senator Leland Yee
At South San Francisco Auto Parts
The California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) held a private meeting with California state Senator Leland Yee to highlight critical legislative and regulatory issues the Association is actively working for its members including the discussion of quality aftermarket parts.
From left to right: Norman Plotkin, CAWA Legislative Advocate; Debbie Short, SSF Imported Auto Parts; Senator Leland Yee; Hans Kopecky, SSF Imported Auto Parts; Matthias Kopecky, SSF Imported Auto Parts; Jennifer Zins, CAWA Director of Government Affairs
Car Care Council Celebrates April as National Car Care Month by Participating in CalRecycle’s Earth Day Event at State Capitol
California Legislature Passes Resolution Recognizing Significant Contributions of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry
Legislative Resolution ACR 152 authored by Assemblyman Ed Hernandez which honors the Automotive Aftermarket Industry’s significant contributions to the motoring public, the environment and the economy passes the California Legislature.
CAWA President & CEO Rodney Pierini, Assemblyman Ed Hernandez and Norm Plotkin,
Plotkin Zins & Associates.
Napa Auto Parts Distribution Center in Fontana Hosts Senator Negrete McLeod to meet members to discuss important industry issues
Congressman Dan Lungren visits with LKQ Staff at CAWA Headquarters to discuss aftermarket and recycled auto parts
