NGK Promotes Two to Zone Managers
WIXOM, MI — NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. 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
NGK Names Ann Robinson to Lead Retail and Group Accounts
WIXOM, MI — NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. has named Ann Robinson to the position of major accounts manager. Robinson, a 19-year veteran in the fulfillment industry, was previously with Express Group and served as midwest sales manager. In her new role, Robinson will oversee the sales efforts for NGK’s Aftermarket Retail Segment, Buying Group
NGK Unveils New Climatically Controlled AWD Dyno
NGK Spark Plugs hosted an open house yesterday at its Wixom, MI, facility to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new $3 million all-wheel-drive dyno, housed in a climatically controlled chamber. Dynos are fairly commonplace in a state as automotively focused as Michigan, but the fact that this one combines a four-wheel-drive dyno with a climatically controlled chamber makes it unique. In fact, there is only one other dyno chamber like it in the state.
NGK Names Jim Paugh to Lead Power Equipment Segment Market
NGK Spark Plugs (USA) has appointed James Paugh to the position of power equipment accounts manager. Paugh, a 17-year veteran in the power equipment industry, was previously with Pace Inc. and served as territory manager.
NGK Names Jim Paugh to Lead Power Equipment Segment Market
NGK Spark Plugs (USA) has named James Paugh to the position of power equipment accounts manager. Paugh, a 17-year veteran in the Power Equipment industry, was previously with Pace Inc. and served as territory manager.
NGK Promotes Richard Sullivan to VP of Sales and Marketing
NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. has promoted Richard Sullivan to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. Sullivan, a 28-year veteran in the aftermarket, has been with NGK since 1985 and previously served as general manager and director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Sullivan will oversee sales and marketing functions for the NGK OEM, OES, Aftermarket and NTK Cutting Tool Divisions. He replaces Hideyuki Koiso, who is returning to Japan to assume the position of general manager – overseas sales and marketing.
NGK Spark Plugs Celebrates 40 Years of U.S. Operations
NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. is celebrating three important milestones this year. 2006 is the 10th anniversary of the company’s expanded facility in Michigan, and also marks the 40th anniversary of its operations in the U.S. This year is also the 70th anniversary of NGK Spark Plug Company LTD. in Japan. To commemorate these milestones, NGK has announced a special promotion called “10/40/70.”
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City Event Lineup Announced
More than 500 exhibitors will showcase innovative mobility solutions, advanced technologies and a wide range of automotive products and services, June 20-22.
NTK Technologies Announces Merger into Niterra North America
The merger will take effect on April 1, and NTK Technologies will begin operating under Niterra North America Inc.
Brembo Expands Global Industrial Presence
The new site will manufacture braking systems for motorcycle manufacturers in Thailand, starting with European and American producers.
