Automaker Reports Success Using Timken’s StatusCheck System
Timken has announced that Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky is among a growing number of users that have documented cost savings and a reduction in downtime using the Timken StatusCheck condition monitoring system.
Executive Interview with Rich Sullivan, Vice President, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.
Joins us as Sullivan brings us up to speed on several new initiatives that NGK recently announced.
ArvinMeritor Names Terry Livingston GM, North America for Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket
TROY, Mich. — ArvinMeritor has named Terry Livingston as general manager – North America for its Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) business, based in Florence, Ky. In this role, Livingston is responsible for developing growth strategies for the business, establishing the strategic direction of CVA in North America and overseeing the implementation of targeted sales and
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Southern Performance Warehouse
MIAMI, Fla. — National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has acquired Southern Performance Warehouse (SPW) located in Clearwater, Fla. The Automotive Engineering retail stores were not part of the acquisition. According to NPW, the combination of the two operations now makes National the largest performance warehouse in Florida. According to NPW President and CEO Larry Pacey, this will be
The Week in Review (October 6-10, 2008)
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NGK Spark Plugs Unveils ‘Art of Fast’ Social Networking Site
WIXOM, Mich. – NGK has unveiled a new vehicle for capturing consumer attention. The company this week introduced its new ‘ArtofFast.com’ online community, a social networking website that brings together nearly every existing popular vehicle community and creates a forum for these users to discuss their vehicles and lifestyles. The site was officially launched on
Eaton Names Sczesny Manager for North American Light, Medium Duty Transmission Business
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Eaton Corp. has named John Sczesny business unit manager, North America for its Light and Medium Duty Transmission Business. In his new role, Sczesny will oversee all business unit activities for the North American region, including Eaton’s Greenfield, Ind., plant operations. “John’s knowledge of our North American customers and truck markets,
Cooper Launches Rebate Promotion
FINDLAY, Ohio — With its U.S. plants back on-stream, Cooper has launched a national rebate promotion. The “Take the Money and Ride” promotion, which runs through Dec. 31, gives consumers a $50 rebate with the purchase of four qualifying Cooper tires at participating dealers nationwide. “We are confident in the quality and performance
Streeter Elected to Goodyear Board
AKRON, Ohio — Stephanie Streeter, former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Banta Corp., has been elected to the board of directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. "Stephanie Streeter is a respected business leader who led sales and earnings growth for a successful consumer products company and drove record revenue growth
Ford, Chrysler and GM Collaborate on Service Hotline for Independent Repair Shops
DETROIT – The Service and Parts Divisions of Ford Motor Co., Chrysler LLC and General Motors have announced the launch of The Power Line – a nationwide toll-free number to support aftermarket engine and transmission assembly sales and service to independent repair facilities. Independent repair facilities can call The Power Line at 866-OE-PARTS (866-637-2787)