Segment and Community Information
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AAIA Segments:
(All AAIA member companies select a segment that represents their specific area of interest within the automotive aftermarket.)
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Auto International Association (AIA) – promotes global trade by providing a bridge between the international automotive community and the North American aftermarket. |
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The Automotive Retail Segment (RETAIL) - creates and implements initiatives that aid members involved in the retail automotive aftermarket. |
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Automotive Electric Association (AEA) – supports distributors, manufacturers and others engaged in the sales and service of starting, charging, lighting, instrumentation, and related components.
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Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) – serves distributors and their respective suppliers of hard parts, accessories, tools and other supplies for the automotive aftermarket. |
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Engine Repower Council (ERC) – exists to create awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of rebuilt and remanufactured engines to extend vehicle life. |
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Heavy Duty Distribution Association (HDDA) – serves aftermarket distributors and manufacturers of parts and services for heavy duty and commercial vehicles in North America. |
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Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES) – represents the PBE industry’s leading jobbers, warehouse distributors, manufacturers, business services, and manufacturers’ representatives. |
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Tool & Equipment Segment (TOOL) – works with manufacturers and distributors who specialize in providing tools and equipment needed to perform repair and maintenance services in the motor vehicle aftermarket. |
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Trim Segment (TRIM) – serves companies that manufacture or distribute interior and exterior fabrics, associated hardware and products used in the repair or restoration of cars, trucks, boats and aircraft. |
AAIA Communities:(Elective communities of like-minded individuals whose employers are members of AAIA.)
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National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) - is the only professional organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of automotive aftermarket catalog managers. |
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Leadership Development Network (LDN) – provides networking and mentoring opportunities for individuals new to the automotive aftermarket. |
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Manufacturers’ Representatives Council - advises AAIA on issues affecting manufacturers’ reps that serve the aftermarket. |
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