Crowne Group Hires Kristen Baffo As New Brand Manager
“Kristen is a high-performance marketing talent focused on strengthening our competitive brand position and advancing the success of our customers,” said Kevin O’Dowd, vice president and chief marketing officer of Crowne Group LLC.
Crowne Group Names Joe Stephan As Executive Vice President And Chief Commercial Officer For Its Aftermarket Group
Stephan has more than 30 years of experience in the aftermarket, in sales, marketing and product management capacities. Prior to joining Crowne, he was the chief operating officer at Power Stop LLC.
Vari-Form Joins Crowne Group LLC
The company has three manufacturing locations in North America with a state-of-the-art technical center in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, and a non-union workforce of approximately 400 employees. Vari-Form also is expanding its global footprint with new plants under joint venture relationships in Mexico and Italy scheduled to begin operations this year.
Crowne Group To Acquire Trico
Cleveland-based Crowne Group also acquired Carter Fuel Systems within the past year.
Executive Interview: Gregory Flake, President Of Crowne Group LLC, New Owner Of Carter Fuel Systems
Gregory Flake is president of Crowne Group LLC, the Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer of automotive original equipment and replacement components and industrial products. Crowne recently completed the acquisition of the Carter Fuel Systems business, and Flake is overseeing the launch of new programs and products offered under the Carter brand. Prior to joining Crowne, Flake was a general manager at Federal-Mogul Corp. in Southfield, Mich. Today, Flake brings us up to speed on the changes that have taken place as a result of the acquisition.
Crowne Automotive Aftermarket Group Announces New Sales Structure
John Casanova has been named vice president of commercial sales at Crowne AAG. Previously, he served as director of sales at Carter Fuel Systems.
New Name Announced For Crowne Aftermarket Business
TRICO Group will consist of the brands of TRICO wiper blades, Carter fuel pumps and StrongArm lift supports.
Troy Trepanier Crowned 2017 SEMA Battle Of The Builders Winner
This year’s competition began with nearly 300 applications from builders representing an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.
MEMA Financial Services Group Offers Educational Seminar
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK , N.C. — The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association Financial Services Group (MFSG) will hold its 12th annual Educational Seminar on Wednesday, May 14 at the Crowne Plaza in Romulus, Mich. The seminar is a member benefit and is open to all MFSG subscribers and members of MEMA’s three market segment associations,
Brian Norko Joins Carter Fuel Systems
Longtime aftermarket executive Brian Norko has been appointed vice president and general manager of Carter Fuel Systems, the former Federal-Mogul brand recently acquired by Cleveland, Ohio-based Crowne Group LLC.