Metaldyne Names Tom Chambers President of Engine Group

Metaldyne Corp. has announced that Tom Chambers has joined the company as president of its Engine Group. He replaces George Thanopoulos who resigned to pursue other opportunities. Prior to this appointment, Chambers has held a variety of positions in the automotive industry. Most recently, he served as president of Piston Automotive.

PLYMOUTH, MI — Metaldyne Corp. has announced that Tom Chambers has joined the company as president of its Engine Group. He replaces George Thanopoulos who resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Metaldyne is divided into three product-focused groups — Chassis, Driveline and Engine. The Engine group has 20 manufacturing, sales and technical locations throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia and approximately 3,000 employees worldwide.

Prior to this appointment, Chambers has held a variety of positions in the automotive industry. Most recently, he served as president of Piston Automotive. He also previously served as managing director of operations, Americas for GKN; president of Electrical Systems and general manager of Brake and Chassis Product Lines for ITT Industries. From 1962-1992 he held numerous positions within General Motors including managing director of General Motors France.

For more information about Metaldyne, go to: http://www.metaldyne.com.

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