KANSAS CITY, MO — Charles Kleinhagen has left his position as executive vice president and head of Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems Division. Kleinhagen has been reassigned to work on special projects, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Joakim Olsson.

Kleinhagen joined Haldex in 1988 as general manager of its operations in North America. He and the management team led the business to the number-one market position for automatic brake adjusters. He was promoted to the position of president and worldwide division manager with responsibility for all global activities of the Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems Division and directed the expansion of Haldex into a full brake systems supplier.

Jay Longbottom, executive vice president and head of hydraulic systems division, has been appointed head of the Commercial Vehicle Systems Division. Longbottom joined Haldex in 2002 and has successfully led the Hydraulic Division’s growth and operational excellence initiatives. Longbottom has more than 25 years experience in the commercial vehicle industry, beginning his career with the truck division of International Harvester Co. He also has significant international business experience, living abroad for more than 10 years.

For more information about Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems, go to: http://www.hbsna.com