NGK Opens Third U.S. Plant
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. recently marked the opening its third manufacturing facility in the U.S. with a grand opening ceremony May 19 for its new state-of the-art plant, located in Sissonville, near Charleston, W.Va. The plant will have a capacity of 20 million spark plugs per year for original and replacement equipment markets in the U.S., and is expected to provide more than 80 new jobs in the region.
NGK Spark Plugs Hires Three New Execs
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has named Mark Manos and Scott Haynes new district sales managers for the company. In addition, Kevin Lyle has been appointed to the position of product specialist.
NGK Expands West Virginia Manufacturing Facility
SISSONVILLE, W. VA — NGK Spark Plugs Inc. is expanding its operations in Sissonville, WV. The new spark plug producing plant will be constructed beside the existing NGK oxygen sensor plant and distribution center. Based on its positive 12-year history with a dedicated workforce at the Sissonville location and the cooperative efforts of government and
NGK Spark Plugs Appoints Darrel Reuss as National Sales Manager
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. a subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug Co., has appointed Darrel Reuss to the position of national sales manager. Reuss, a 23-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Delphi and served as the Midwest regional sales manager. In his new role, Reuss will oversee the sales efforts for NGK’s automotive aftermarket in the United States. He will report to Mike Schwab, general manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.
NGK Spark Plugs Appoints Barolin & Spencer as PR Agency
VOORHEES, NJ — Barolin & Spencer, Inc., a full service marketing communications firm specializing in the automotive aftermarket, has been appointed as the public relations agency for NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc., a subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug Co., LTD., the world leader in spark plugs and oxygen sensors. The announcement was made by Mark
NGK Spark Plugs Hires Three District Sales Managers
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) has hired Randy Anderson, John Edlund and Ralph Herrold to serve as district sales managers for the company. Anderson, a 24-year veteran in the automotive aftermarket industry, was previously with Genuine Parts Co. and served as the new markets manager. In his new role, Anderson will be responsible for the sales efforts for NGK in Florida and Georgia. He will report to Peter Daley, eastern zone manager for NGK Spark Plugs’ Aftermarket Division.
NGK Promotes Two to Zone Managers
WIXOM, MI — NGK Spark Plugs has announced the promotions of Peter Daley and Chris Hillestad to the positions of zone manager for the Eastern Zone and Midwest Zone, respectively. Daley, a 33-year veteran in the aftermarket industry, was previously assistant zone manager in the Eastern Region. He has been with NGK for 14 years.
NGK Spark Plugs Named a GM 2006 Supplier of the Year
WIXOM, MI — NGK Spark Plugs was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services. The 15th annual award – themed the “Best of the Best” – was given during ceremonies Saturday, March 31,2007 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande
NGK Spark Plugs Debuts New Website
WIXOM, MI — NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc., a subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug Co., LTD. – number 21 on the 2006 AASA Top 100 Aftermarket Suppliers List — just launched a newly redesigned website for its NGK Spark Plug and NTK Oxygen Sensor lines. The new website, http://www.ngksparkplugs.com, features a fresh new look and an
NGK Spark Plugs Honored by GM
(left to right) Bo Andersson, Vice President of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors Corporation; Shinich Odo, President, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc.; James Queen, Vice President of Global Engineering, General Motors Corporation, during presentation of GM Supplier Award at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, MI. WIXOM, MI – NGK