Design Engineering Inc. Hires New Operations Manager
DEI appoints operations manager position with seasoned professional to oversee imminent expansion of new facilities.
Design Engineering Inc. Names Ken Maynard Product Manager for SPA Turbo, USA
Maynard was hired in late 2010 to oversee the development and promotion of DEI’s SPA Turbo USA product line. Prior to joining DEI, Maynard worked as the director of engineering for MISCO Refractometer in Beachwood, Ohio, and was the former owner of Pressure Treated Technologies in Cleveland, Ohio.
NASCAR Trailblazer Max Siegel to Receive Pioneer Award at 15th Annual Urban Wheel Awards
As NASCAR’S highest-ranking African-American executive, Siegel oversaw the entire Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) organization, including competition, marketing, sales, sponsorships and distribution for all DEI’s properties including motorsports teams, licensing, promotion, business development and the Dale Earnhardt Foundation. In 2009, Siegel formed the 909 Group, a marketing firm catering to companies and individuals in the sports and entertainment industries. NASCAR retained the firm to administer the motorsports industry-wide “Drive for Diversity” initiative, aimed at developing and introducing minority and female drivers and crew members to competitive NASCAR opportunities.
ArvinMeritor Aftermarket Adds Hydraulic Brake Rotors for Medium-Duty Vehicles
The coated rotors will be distributed under the Meritor and Euclid brands through commercial vehicle aftermarket distributors and OE truck dealers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico starting this month.
Design Engineering Inc. Appoints ProRep Marketing for Representation in the New England States
ProRep Marketing, established in 1975 and headquartered in Enfield, Conn., is a full-service sales agency specializing in the high-performance automotive market.
U.S. Automakers Protest Exclusion from Japanese Cash for Clunkers Program
The Japanese “Cash for Clunkers” program pays 250,000 yen ($2,840) to the owner of a car older than 13 years when the individual trades-in for a new vehicle that meets 2010 fuel consumption standards.
Lisa Kranc Named 2009 Car Care Council Women’s Board ‘Aftermarket Woman of the Year’
Lisa Kranc, senior vice president, marketing, AutoZone Inc. was chosen by the Women’s Board membership and special programs committee, based on her longevity in the aftermarket, her career accomplishments, her leadership capabilities and dedication to the automotive aftermarket industry. The group also named this year’s WB Scholarship Winners during its AAPEX cocktail reception last night.
Bearing Technologies Adds to its Pressureguard Sales and Marketing Team
Tire inflation system pioneer joined by sales, marketing veterans.
Records Set at 2009 Autopromotec
This biennial event was held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre in late May.
ITC Pushing Duty Increase, Not Quotas, in China Case
Monday’s decision, which is being forwarded to President Obama for his consideration, would place a three-tiered additional duty on the tires based on their value.