Heavy Duty Business Forum Announces Board Of Governors, Officers And Board Member Election
Rick Dauch, president and CEO of Accuride Corp., was elected as the 38th chairman of HDBF for 2018. He succeeds Stephen Mance, president and CEO of Defiance Metal Products.
CVSN Announces Suppliers Hosting PSP Sessions At Amelia Summit
The CVSN Summit is for the top executives and spouses from both the supplier and distributor companies in the heavy-duty aftermarket.
PACCAR Recognizes Top Performing Suppliers In North America
Through the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program, suppliers and PACCAR cross-functional teams collaborate to identify performance enhancements and to develop product innovations. PACCAR has recognized 50 suppliers since the launch of the SPM program in 2014.
Association For Manufacturing Excellence Announces The 2016 Excellence Award Recipients, 3 Awards Presented To Aftermarket Companies
The AME Excellence Award primarily recognizes North American manufacturing plants that have demonstrated excellence in manufacturing and business.
MPG Completes Strategic Acquisition Of Brillion Iron Works
The acquisition of Wisconsin-based Brillion Iron Works, which specializes in the casting design and production of gray, ductile and austempered ductile iron products, complements MPG’s existing casting business and capacity.
University of the Aftermarket’s Heavy Duty Leadership Seminar Concludes At Northwood University
The program’s curriculum is designed to foster the development of the next generation of heavy-duty parts distribution, manufacturing, service, association and fleet management professionals.
Plex Impact Awards Recognize Cloud ERP Manufacturing Distinctions
Plex announced the winners at PowerPlex 2015, the company’s annual customer event that brings together manufacturing leaders to share best practices in cloud computing and manufacturing technologies.
Heavy-Duty Suppliers Sponsor Northwood University Students At MATS
The students will spend the week assisting event organizers, shadowing industry professionals, attending educational sessions and networking events.
Tim Myers Elected As The HDMA Board Chairman For 2015
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the heavy-duty division of MEMA, held its annual election of officers and governors during the fall board of governors meeting, held recently in Dearborn, Mich. The HDMA board is responsible for the strategic direction, performance and member satisfaction of the 220-plus-member association. HDMA’s strategic
Gunite Introduces Silver Lightweight Brake Drum
According to Accuride, the new Silver Lightweight Brake Drum (designated 4000X) provides commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers and fleets with an affordable high-strength, lightweight full-cast brake drum as an alternative to lightweight steel-shell drums, while improving durability and performance at the reduced weight. The brake drums are 100-percent made in the U.S., cast and machined at Gunite’s Rockford, Ill., facility.