Hayes Lemmerz To Close Michigan Plant
Hayes Lemmerz International said it will permanently close its Howell, Mich., manufacturing facility as part of a manufacturing rationalization plan for its North American Wheel Group. The closure is intended to reduce operating costs and increase facility utilization, the company said.
Siemens VDO Automotive Completes Acquisition of Chrysler Group’s Huntsville Electronics
Siemens VDO Automotive has completed its acquisition of Chrysler Group’s Huntsville Electronics operations. The proposed sale was first announced in mid-February. Siemens VDO Automotive has completed its acquisition of Chrysler Group’s Huntsville Electronics operations. The proposed sale was first announced in mid-February.
WORLDPAC Names New CEO, COO
WORLDPAC President Tom O’Hare has been promoted to CEO of the company. O’Hare will remain on the board of directors. Filling the position that has opened as a result of O’Hare’s promotion, John Mosunic, vice president of finance, has been promoted to president of WORLDPAC. He has also been named COO.
National Tire Safety Week Participation Growing
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that participation in the third annual National Tire Safety Week has doubled this year, with more than 8,000 tire retail stores participating. As part of the campaign, tire retailers will distribute “Be Tire Smart” brochures produced by RMA. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that participation in the third annual National Tire Safety Week has doubled this year, with more than 8,000 tire retail stores participating. As part of the campaign, tire retailers will distribute “Be Tire Smart” brochures produced by RMA.
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Launches Service-Based Offering for Manufacturers
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) has launched a new service-based offering designed to enhance fluid system reliability in industrial operations. The new offering, Reliability Solutions, features lubricant related products and services to help customers maximize their investment in equipment and lubrication.
Cold Steel, Hard Times for Industrial Suppliers
On one hand, Ed Hoener is being forced to pay 30 percent more for cold-rolled steel since the start of the year. On the other are customers who won’t accept higher prices from Hoener, or fight him for months before finally paying.
Prestone Becomes Official Antifreeze/Coolant of NHRA
Prestone has been named the Official Antifreeze/Coolant of the NHRA. The sponsorship began in January 2004 and runs through 2005.
Visteon A/C Compressors Get Consumer Style Packaging
Visteon’s aftermarket division has introduced new full-color packaging for Visteon’s new air conditioning compressors. The new packaging follows a recent launch of similar, consumer style packaging for Visteon’s new and remanufactured alternators and starters. The newly redesigned packaging features compressors that are part of a comprehensive line of Visteon air conditioning system components and products for technicians.
Durakon Recalls Chevy, GMC Bedliners
Durakon Industries, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling approximately 8,000 over-rail bedliners on 1999 – 2004 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks in order to change the system that fastens the bedliner to the bed of the pickup truck.
UQM Technologies Names Vice President of Operations
UQM Technologies, a developer of alternative energy technologies, has appointed Ronald Burton to the newly created position of vice president of operations with responsibility for the company’s engineering and manufacturing operations. Burton will report to President and CEO William Rankin.
Automotive Specialty Industry Enjoyed Growth in 2003, Reports SEMA
Despite a sluggish economy, the U.S. automotive specialty equipment industry grew 7.7 percent to $28.9 billion in 2003, according to new findings from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). Despite a sluggish economy, the U.S. automotive specialty equipment industry grew 7.7 percent to $28.9 billion in 2003, according to new findings from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).
Automotive Exterior Market Expected to Grow
The automotive exterior market is expected to grow by more than 10 percent by 2009, according to a report from consulting firm CSM Worldwide. The automotive exterior market is expected to grow by more than 10 percent by 2009, according to a report from consulting firm CSM Worldwide.