R. L. Polk & Co. today announced the appointment of Joseph Graczyk Jr. as vice president, DaimlerChrysler OEM team. In this role, Graczyk will be responsible for managing the development, production, sale and delivery of products and services for the DaimlerChrysler account within Polk's OEM organization.
International Truck and Engine Corp. and Eaton Corp. have been selected to manufacture diesel-electric hybrid trucks for a national pilot program serving the utility industry. The program is the largest in the nation to date and will test a minimum of 20 factory-built International utility trucks featuring an integrated hybrid...
In response to a recent letter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to Representative John Dingell (D-MI) about the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (HR 2735/S2138), the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has invited the FTC to meet with C.A.R.E., the 30-member coalition for automotive repair equality, which...
Activant Solutions Inc. has named longtime board member Larry Jones as its new CEO and president. He replaces Mike Aviles, president, CEO and chairman of the Board.
While still waiting to complete its move to new ownership by Cypress Group, Dana Corp.’s Automotive Aftermarket Group (AAG) has announced several organizational changes. The changes affect both the under hood and under vehicle portions of the business. According to Terry McCormack, president of the group, the changes will “further...
Intermet Corp. announced today that it intends to close its Columbus Machining Plant in Midland, Ga., during the first quarter of 2005. The company said the closure is necessary to rationalize excess production capacity and reduce costs. The facility currently employs 86 people, including hourly and salaried staff, and machines...
A record crowd is expected for the AASA/MEMA Executive Reception scheduled to take place on Monday, Nov. 1 during AAPEX in Las Vegas. The head count is so big that the venue at The Mirage has been changed to Grand Ballroom F to accommodate attendees to this event on the...
Collins & Aikman Corp. has announced a number of executive assignments and appointments. Bryce Koth has been appointed to the position of CFO, effective immediately. Koth was the company's vice president-finance and controller and head of tax. Prior to coming to Collins & Aikman in 2002, Koth had held senior...
James Stegemiller, vice president of Hayes Lemmerz International and president of the company's North American Wheel Group, has announced he will retire effective Nov. 1.
Siemens VDO Automotive's Powertrain Fuel Supply Systems (FS) division held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate its new 5,000-square-foot fuel validation test center in Auburn Hills, Mich.
