The Top 10 Executive Interviews of 2011
This week, the editorial staff of aftermarketNews (AMN) is pleased to present the eighth annual AMN Year in Review series. We will take a look back at what you, our loyal readers, found to be the most compelling and important news stories, interviews and articles of the past year. Results are based purely on viewership,
The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 3-7, 2011)
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Auto Supplier KEMET to Expand Production Capacity in U.S.
Already a supplier of hybrid-system subcomponents, the company has a number of projects underway in various stages of design. The DOE’s award will help the company expand its manufacturing facilities in Simpsonville, S.C., to support these projects and create more than 110 new jobs.
Mindquest and TecDoc Form Joint Venture to Deliver Electronic Catalog for U.S. Aftermarket
Partnership combines significant electronic parts catalog experiences of both companies.
Dana Names Ken Cao President of Asia Pacific Operations
TOLEDO, Ohio — Dana Holding Corp. announced that Ken Cao has joined the company as president of Asia Pacific operations. Cao will be based in Dana’s Shanghai, China, office with responsibility for coordinating growth and activities across Dana’s 18 operations in the Asia Pacific region. Dana reported sales of $667 million in the region last
Eleven Suppliers Win Prestigious 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards
Eleven automotive suppliers won 2006 Automotive News PACE Awards for innovation during a black tie ceremony last night at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. Two automotive manufacturers were also honored with the Automotive News PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Award during the program.
The Motor Vehicle Lighting Council Announces New Officers
The Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC) — a product line group of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) — recently elected Richard Zygadlo as its third chairman. Zygadlo currently serves as director and executive vice president for automotive lighting and electronics supplier II Stanley Co., Inc., in Battle Creek, MI. He succeeds Daniel Robusto, president and chief operating officer of North American Lighting, Inc. in Flora, IL.
Midas’ European Operations Gets New Owners
Midas has confirmed the pending sale of its licensed operations in Europe and Latin America. Currently owned by Magneti Marelli, a member of the Fiat Group, Marelli will sell the operations to France’s Norauto Group. Midas sold its interests in Europe and Brazil to Marelli in October 1998, when the companies entered into a long-term license agreement for which Midas received $100 million in cash and on-going royalties throughout the term of the license agreement.