NPR of America, Inc. (NOA) a division of Nippon Piston Rings Co. Ltd, announced James Tagai will transition from his position as general manager of NOA, to a management position at NPR headquarters in Saitama, Japan, effective August 2022. Tagai will be returning to Japan as part of the management team at the International Sales Division (ISD) where he will continue to support NOA’s expansion in the American continent, the company says.
NOA has also announced that Romy Laxamana, currently serving as NOA’s sales manager, immediately assumes the position of General Manager of NPR of America. Romy will be responsible for leading NOA’s aftermarket activities in the North, Central and South American automotive aftermarkets. The sales team will continue to report directly to him, NPR says.