ThyssenKrupp Budd Promotes Robert Soulliere as Sector Chief
ThyssenKrupp Budd has announced several new executive management appointments and retirements at the company’s corporate headquarters. Robert Soulliere has been named president of the company’s Body Stamping & Plastic Sector. He replaces Richard Urso, who is retiring after 39 years of service. Also retiring from ThyssenKrupp Budd is Charles Davis, corporate vice president, marketing and sales.
ThyssenKrupp Budd Appoints Wollenhaupt Chassis Stamping & Systems President
ThyssenKrupp Budd has appointed Kai-Uwe Wollenhaupt as president of the company’s Chassis Stamping and Systems Sector. In this role, Wollenhaupt will be responsible for chassis frame component operations in Hopkinsville, Ky., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and a new plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, as well as chassis module production facilities in Columbia, Tenn., Fowlerville, Mich., and London, Ontario.
ThyssenKrupp Budd Names Three Corporate Vice Presidents
The Board of Directors of ThyssenKrupp Budd Co. has elected three new corporate vice presidents. Markus Boening has been named corporate vice president and CFO. He formerly served as director, corporate finance and controlling. He joined the company in December 2003 after serving as senior project manager in the Mergers & Acquisitions Department of ThyssenKrupp AG in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Automotive Supplier ThyssenKrupp Budd Names New President and CEO
ThyssenKrupp Budd Co., a leading components supplier to the automotive industry, has announced the appointment of Dietrich Zaps as president and CEO. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ThyssenKrupp Budd produces sheet metal stampings and assemblies, chassis modules and frame components, composite autobody panels and pickup boxes, gray and ductile iron castings and bumpers. The company has more than $2.5 billion in sales and is part of the ThyssenKrupp Automotive Group whose annual revenues exceed $6 billion.
We Were Promised Jetpacks
In this blog, I’ll talk about some of our forecasting failures – things we thought would take the market by storm but never did.
India Customs and Global Trade Challenges
Krishna Barad discusses the emerging trade compliance and background on “Make in India,” among other topics.
CRP Appoints Christian Eichstaedt Director of Innovation
Prior to joining CRP, Eichstaedt was director of aftermarket sales, North America for thyssenkrupp Bilstein, NA.
SEMA Announces Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Winners
Nearly $300,000 distributed to 119 students and recent graduates.
Sidem Focuses On Further Growth In The Americas
New Business Development Manager Iwan Loewen will focus on the North and South American markets.
Bilstein Teams With Racer Brian Deegan
Deegan will assist in the development and promotion of the new Black Hawk Powersports brand.
