Henniges Automotive Acquired By AVIC Automotive Systems Holding Co. Ltd. Of China
This is one of the largest acquisitions by a Chinese company of a U.S.-based automotive manufacturing company in history; AVIC Auto also purchased Michigan-based Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. in 2011.
Henniges Automotive, Anhui Tuosheng Auto-Parts Form Strategic Alliance
Through this partnership, Henniges Automotive and ATA will share a technical and manufacturing alliance to support the anti-vibration needs of a key customer. The partnership also allows Henniges to grow its business platform and further expand its global footprint.
Henniges Automotive, AD Plastik Sign Strategic Alliance
According to Henniges, the new partnership will enable the company to support and grow its global business platform for a key customer in the region with the development and manufacturing of extrusion seals.
Henniges Automotive Acquires Sole Ownership Of Chinese Joint Venture
Henniges said establishing sole ownership of Wanyuan-Henniges in China is the latest move in the company’s strategic growth efforts to best support its customers’ rapidly increasing needs in emerging markets around the world.
Henniges Automotive Names Douglas DelGrosso CEO
DelGrosso has nearly 30 years experience operating in the automotive industry, most recently serving with TRW Corp. as vice president and general manager of global braking and suspension. From 2007 to 2010, he oversaw TRW’s North American Braking and Suspension Operations. Prior to TRW, DelGrosso was president and COO of Lear Corp., where he had served in a number of executive positions since 1984.
Henniges Automotive Acquires Nomaseal in the Czech Republic
Henniges says the acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to provide technical support and manufacturing expertise to European customers and global programs.
Littlejohn & Co. Announces Acquisition of Henniges Automotive
Headquartered outside of Detroit in Farmington Hills, Mich., Henniges manufactures a complete line of automotive sealing systems for doors, windows, trunks, lift gates, sunroofs and hoods.
Metzeler and GDX Combine to Form Henniges Automotive
Through its acquisition of GDX Automotive, Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems – North America will combine the two companies to create a new global supplier in the automotive sealing systems industry. Metzeler is a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital. The new company will be called Henniges Automotive. Highly respected in Europe, the Henniges name is derived from GDX Automotive’s most recognized brand founded in Germany by Ernst Henniges in 1951.
Adient Names New VP of Global Sustainability
Tammi Dukes joins the automotive seating supplier with more than 20 years of audit and compliance experience.
Gates Industrial Names L. Brooks Mallard As EVP, CFO
He will join Gates effective Feb. 24 and will be based out of Gates headquarters in Denver.