Executive Interview with Randy Mordue, Director, Aftermarket Division, Akebono Corp.
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Randy Mordue, director, Aftermarket Division, Akebono Corp. Mordue joined Akebono North America in 1999. He has more than 20 years of sales, national account and new business development experience within the automotive aftermarket industry. Mordue recently took the time to talk with aftermarketNews.com and bring us up to speed on the latest developments at Akebono.
Federal-Mogul Promotes Joe Felicelli to Executive Vice President of Worldwide Aftermarket Operations
Joseph Felicelli has been appointed to the position of executive vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations for Federal-Mogul. Since 2001, Felicelli has served as senior vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations, with responsibility for Federal-Mogul’s global aftermarket operations, including sales, marketing, distribution and logistics, as well as manufacturing for chassis and brake hard parts, fuel, wipers, ignition and lighting products.
Bosch Names Mike Eversole as Category Manager, National Accounts
Robert Bosch Corp. recently named Michael Eversole as its new category manager, National Accounts. As head of the Category Management Department, Eversole will be responsible for defining category strategies with Bosch customers to increase sales and profitability of Bosch products and the whole category.
David Krohn Named President and COO of Engineered Machined Products
Engineered Machined Products, Inc. (EMP) has appointed David Krohn to serve as president and COO of the company. Previously, this role was held by Brian Larche, founder and principal owner of EMP. Larche will continue to serve as chairman and CEO of the company.
GDX Automotive Selects New Management Team Following Sale to Cerberus
GDX Automotive this week introduced a new global management team to lead the company following the sale of the business to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a New York-based investment firm. GDX Automotive, which was previously owned by GenCorp, Inc., is a global supplier of vehicle sealing and engineered components with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China. Morris Rowlett, has been named incoming GDX Automotive chairman and CEO. Rowlett comes to GDX with more than 20 years of experience in automotive and manufacturing turnaround management, having served as chairman and/or CEO of four automotive industry suppliers during the past nine years.
ArvinMeritor and Raydan Manufacturing Enter into Licensing Agreement for Vocational Suspensions
ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has signed a licensing agreement with Raydan Manufacturing Inc. for the patented Air Link rear tandem suspension product line. Raydan Manufacturing is a producer of specialized suspension and coupling systems for trucks and heavy equipment. The company is based in Alberta, Canada.
New ALLDATA Product Release Includes i•SHOP Implementation and Data Enhancements
ALLDATA, a leading provider of computer-based automotive repair information and software solutions for service providers, has released its third quarter 2004 product suite for repair professionals, which includes implementation of the i•SHOP standards.
Motormite/Dorman Releases Three Aftermarket Catalogs and Revamped Web Site
Motormite/Dorman has released three new aftermarket catalogs and a renovated web site to support these new publications. The new catalogs and web site feature hundreds of new-to-the-Automotive-Aftermarket parts that were previously only available at the OE Dealer. All catalogs feature the “Driving ReveNEW” theme, which identifies new parts.
Executive Interview with Paul Foley, Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Paul Foley, vice president of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a market segment of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Join us as Foley brings us up to speed on the rapid growth of AASA since its creation two years ago, as well as several industry initiatives AASA is currently focusing on.
Bendix-Dana Joint Venture Completes Management Team Selection
Completing its leadership team selection, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, a new joint venture between Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Corp., announced the appointment of Bill Mossing as assistant general manager. Mossing will join Kishor Pendse, president of the new business.