VAN NUYS, Calif. — Superior Industries International has reported that its founding chairman, Louis L. Borick, passed away on Nov. 28, 2011, at the age of 87.
 
An entrepreneur and business visionary, Borick founded the company in 1957 and has been on its board of directors since 1958, serving as chairman until May 23, 2007. He was CEO of the company until Jan. 1, 2005.
 
Borick led and built Superior Industries from a small automotive accessories distributor into a major automotive component supplier, serving the largest and most recognized original equipment automotive manufacturers in the world. He was a natural leader, known for his integrity and focus on constantly adding value to the products the company produced.
 
Borick is survived by his three children: Steven, who is chairman, CEO and president of Superior Industries, Robert and Linda, and two grandchildren.