Evercoat Welcomes New Marketing Manager
Jacobson brings more than 20 years of marketing, communications, new product development and product management experience to Evercoat. He joins Evercoat from Deceuninck North America, where he was director of marketing and innovation.
Doug Mattscheck Named President and CEO of Quest Specialty Chemicals
Mattscheck most recently was the president and CEO of AGY, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty glass fiber and related coatings.
Michelin Appoints Senard to Succeed Rollier as CEO
The announcement came at the same time the tiremaker reported its 2010 financial results, which included a 21 percent increase in revenue, to 17.9 billion euros (approximately $24 billion).
Valeo Chief Thierry Morin Steps Down
Morin stepped down Friday and has been replaced by Jacques Aschenbroich as CEO.
Mark Brebberman Named CFO of Hayes Lemmerz
Hayes Lemmerz International has promoted Mark Brebberman, 47, to vice president and chief financial officer. Brebberman succeeds James Yost, who left the company in May. Brebberman originally joined Hayes Lemmerz in December 2001 as controller for the company’s North American Wheel Group Business Unit. He was promoted to corporate controller, operations and corporate controller in April 2004 and July 2007, respectively.
Eaton to Purchase Synflex, Thermoplastic Hose and Tubing Manufacturer
Eaton Corp. has signed an agreement with Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to purchase its Synflex business unit. Synflex, which had 2005 sales of about $120 million, makes thermoplastic hoses and tubing for a range of industries, including transportation, beverage dispensing, fluid power and specialty applications.
Amcast President and CEO Joseph Grewe Resigns
Joseph Grewe, president and CEO of Amcast Industrial Corp., has advised the company’s board of directors that he will be resigning from his position as an officer and director of the company, effective Nov. 1. Grewe will be rejoining his former employer, Saint-Gobain, a producer, processor and distributor of materials such as glass, ceramics, plastics and cast iron. Grewe’s responsibilities will be assumed by Byron Pond, Amcast’s board chairman and former CEO.