Automotive Training Solutions (ATS) has announced several changes including a new name, new chairman, and revamped website.
by Staff
December 16, 2013
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Automotive Training Solutions (ATS) has announced several changes including a new name, new chairman, and revamped website.
ATS is now known as Automotive Resource Network (ARN). The network of automotive executives and industry professionals has also appointed Rob Mudd chairman of the ARN Board of Directors. Mudd is the chief futurist for research and development for Mudd Advertising.The network also unveiled a new ARN Web site.
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The new organization name and website will serve as the enhanced brand and refined image to be used in conjunction with all of its activities, products, and services, according to a company release.
"We believe the name ARN allows us to better represent our business as we introduce new services," said Hanan Bedri, founder and executive director. "The new name is directly related to our promise to provide automotive professionals with resources and tools to drive automotive excellence."
The new name also "more accurately reflects our evolution to a strategic automotive resource provider," Mudd said.
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