Posted: August 18, 2006, 9 a.m., EST

PLYMOUTH, MI -- Freudenberg-NOK has named John Batchik vice president of quality. In this position, Batchik will direct the central quality functions within the organization, establish quality performance standards and develop and improve operating metrics. In addition, he will provide executive representation for key customers and trade organizations, as well as establish and maintain required ISO, QS, TS and other certifications.

Most recently, Batchik served as vice president of operational excellence for LSG Sky Chefs, located in Irving, TX. In this role, he

directed quality, lean manufacturing, product development and facilities and environmental engineering. Prior, he served as the vice president of quality management, where he was responsible for all aspects of product quality, problem solving and vehicle fleet safety.

Earlier, Batchik spent more than 20 years at GM Powertrain in various roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as divisional

manager of competitive manufacturing implementation in Pontiac, MI. In this position, he directed lean manufacturing resources supporting 21

plants in the United States and Canada. Prior to that he worked at GM Powertrain’s Romulus, MI, facility as a quality systems manager, where he directed quality engineering, supplier quality management, customer support, audit and ISO/QS-9000 activities. He also served as superintendent of manufacturing engineering, superintendent of industrial engineering and senior supplier development manager while at GM Powertrain.

Batchik earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and a

master of science degree in manufacturing management from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In addition, he is a certified QS-9000 Lead Auditor.

For more information about Freudenberg-NOK, go to: http://www.freudenberg-nok.com.