JACKSON, Mich. – Melling and Dura-Bond have announced a consolidation of their sales and marketing efforts under the leadership of Charles Barnett, current vice president of sales and marketing at Dura-Bond Bearing Co.  
 
Barnett has been a long-term employee at Dura-Bond as president prior to the Melling purchase several years ago. He also had a career with ACDelco/General Motors and previously served as general sales manager for PACCAR Parts, prior to working at Dura-Bond.  
 
Melling and Dura-Bond have been recognized as leaders in the automotive parts business since the mid 1940s. Melling serves the global automotive original equipment and aftermarket industries and is noted for its strong engineering, product development and distribution capabilities. The company operates 10 facilities in North America and Brazil.