NORTHVILLE, MI -- Hayes Lemmerz International has appointed Don Septer to the position of managing director of the company's International Wheel Group's South American Operations, effective February 1. Septer was previously director of operations for Hayes Lemmerz' Brake and Powertrain Group. In this new role, he will report directly to Fred Bentley, president of the company's International Wheel Group.

Septer will have responsibility for the company's international wheel businesses with operations in Guarulhos and Santo Andre, Brazil and Chihuahua, Mexico.

Septer replaces Nini Degani, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

Septer began his career as a plant superintendent with the Kelsey-Hayes Co., in Romulus, Mich. He has worked over the years within the manufacturing operations of Borg Warner, ITT Automotive, MascoTech Tubular and Newcor Powertrain.

For more information about Hayes-Lemmerz, go to: www.hayes-lemmerz.com.

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