Remy International, which recently changed its name from Delco Remy International, has formed a new aftermarket services department to coordinate brand management and analysis. The new division will report to President and CEO Thomas Snyder but will also be directly responsible to the heads of diesel, electrical, Knopf and locomotive...
GDX Automotive this week introduced a new global management team to lead the company following the sale of the business to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a New York-based investment firm. GDX Automotive, which was previously owned by GenCorp, Inc., is a global supplier of vehicle sealing and engineered components with...
American Tire Distributors has completed its acquisition of Target Tire, Inc., as was first announced in early July. This acquisition will expand American Tire Distributors' service levels across the southeastern U.S. Target Tire currently operates eleven distribution centers across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. These eleven distribution...
The Cypress Group announced today that the automotive aftermarket business it is in the process of purchasing from Dana Corp. will be named "AFFINIA" after the transaction is completed. The announcement was made by Michael Finley, managing director of Cypress. "The name AFFINIA reflects the collaborative approach the business maintains...
Car glass repair and replacement firm Shield Autoglass will open 108 specialized outlets under the brand name 'Windshield Experts' by 2008 to have a pan India presence for tapping the burgeoning market, with an investment of $4.5 million.
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has appointed Neil Marchuk as vice president, human resources for TRW Automotive. In this role, Marchuk will be responsible for strategic leadership of the company's international human resources and will serve as a member of the management committee. He will be based at the company's headquarters...
As evidenced by recent polls, the November presidential elections will be close -- and as the 2000 election pointed out, every vote counts. The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) is reminding those planning to attend the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, or those who will be out...
The Be Car Care Aware (BCCA) consumer education campaign is taking its show on the road in a new booth with visits to a number of hot industry events across the country. The Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS), held during Industry Week in Las Vegas, will be the...
This year at University Forum, John Passante, special advisor to the president of Delphi Product and Service Solutions, will teach attendees how to build a clear sense of purpose in their organizations with his presentation: "Turn Your Leadership Passions into Measurable Performance." This year at University Forum, John Passante, special...
Federal-Mogul's Sparta, Tenn., facility has been selected by Honda of America to serve as a benchmark site for the automaker. The Sparta facility manufactures automotive miniature lamps and ships to both OE customers and the aftermarket. Sparta supplies Honda with wedge lamps and grab rail lamp assemblies.
