Foamex International Inc., a leading manufacturer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products, has named Donald Phillips to the position of executive vice president, automotive products. Phillips succeeds Arthur Vartanian, who has left the company to pursue other interests. In addition, Foamex has created a Detroit-based center for the...
As scheduled, Bendix and Dana's joint venture -- Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC -- officially began business yesterday following corporate approvals from both partners. The joint venture, headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, will operate technology centers in Elyria and Kalamazoo, Mich., to produce a full portfolio of advanced wheel-end braking systems...
BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC) has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of the David Early Tire Company (DETC), a privately held, independent tire retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Under the agreement, BFRC will operate DETC stores after converting the locations to the Firestone...
Automotive safety systems supplier Continental held dealer training events this week at its Brimley, Mich., Development Center. The training focused on advanced brake systems, including antilock braking systems (ABS), traction control systems (TCS), electronic stability control (ESC) and active rollover protection (ARP). More than 70 dealer personnel were expected to...
The board of directors for AmeriChip International, parent company of AmeriChip Tool and Abrasives, has signed a letter of intent to purchase the Nasco brand of products, a line of abrasive products that has been sold in North America for a number of years. The company said it expects the...
SKF/CR recently received the National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) President’s Award for its 2003-2004 Seals and Bearings Passenger Cars, Light & Medium Truck Application Catalog (457205).
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Arlen Specter made a visit to CARDONE Industries this week to learn about the benefits of automotive remanufacturing.
One of open wheel racing's most popular competitors announced his retirement this week. Al Unser Jr., made the announcement during a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the site of the two greatest triumphs of his 22-year driving career, victories in the 1992 and 1994 Indianapolis 500.
Shareholders of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. have announced their selections for the company's board of directors. Robert Keegan, chairman and CEO of the Akron, Ohio-based tiremaker, has been re-elected to serve another three year term, earning 84.5 percent of the company's shareholders votes. Keegan's re-election is seen as a...
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has joined with the University of the Aftermarket to develop and promote a new supply chain management certification program. Aftermarket executives now can earn automotive aftermarket professional (AAP) or master AAP certification through the University of the Aftermarket. The supply chain management program is...
