Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Launches National Charity Program
A new nationwide program that helps victims of domestic violence and abuse gain their freedom through the donation of refurbished cars has been launched by Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper. This unprecedented vehicle gift program is sponsored by the warehouses, parts stores and certified service centers flying the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper flags. Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, parent company of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper, announced the new program yesterday at AAPEX.
Schumacher Electric Appoints New VP of Sales and Marketing
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — Robert (Smokey) White has been named vice president of sales and marketing for Schumacher Electric. In this new role, he will head Schumacher’s sales and marketing effort reporting to John Waldron, president. Smokey brings to Schumacher more than 25 years of sales, product development and marketing experience in the automotive, heavy-duty
Timken Board Elects John Reilly as Director
The Timken Co.’s board of directors has elected John Reilly, non-executive chairman of Exide Technologies, as a director of the company. His election expands the Timken board to 13 directors. Reilly has served as non-executive chairman of Exide Technologies since 2004. He previously served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Stant Corp., chairman, president and CEO of Figgie International, president of Brunswick Corp. and president and CEO of Tenneco Automotive. He also has held leadership positions at Navistar, Mark Body and the former Chrysler Corp.
Accuride Announces Two Board Appointments
Accuride Corp. has announced the appointments of Donald Johnson, Jr. and Craig Muhlhauser to its board of directors. Johnson has also been appointed to the board’s audit committee. The appointments are effective immediately. Johnson is currently president and chief executive officer of Aftermarket Technology Corp. (ATAC), a leading remanufacturer of a wide range of automotive drivetrain products. Prior to joining ATAC, Johnson was global director, parts, supply and logistics at Ford Motor Co. He was an executive at Caterpillar, prior to joining Ford.
Network Amid Automotive History GAAS Reception on May 17
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Reception scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, will offer participants the opportunity to network with industry colleagues while experiencing automotive history at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, MI. Sponsored by Universal Underwriters Group and Industrial Market Research, the event concludes the symposium’s first day of presentations by top-level industry leaders and analysts. GAAS participants will be taken from the symposium venue at the Hyatt Regency to the nearby Automotive Hall of Fame via buses, sponsored by BB&T Capital Markets.
Automotive Supplier Representatives to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities at 2006 GAAS
A panel of automotive supplier representatives will examine the challenges and opportunities they face in today’s global economy on May 17 at the 11th annual Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, MI. Participants can save $200 by registering before Friday, March 24.
Continental Teves Names Timothy Addis Sales Manager
Continental Teves has appointed Timothy Addis to the position of sales manager of its North American aftermarket business. Addis will be responsible for directing and managing sales efforts in both the Midwest and western regions of North America for the ATE brand of brake products.
Venture has New Team of Executives
Auto-plastics supplier Venture Corp. has begun its path toward exiting bankruptcy after 26 months. The banks and investment firms to which the struggling supplier owed money have taken control of it and put in a new management team.
Todd Dunn Promoted to CEO of FleetPride
Heavy-duty truck parts distributor FleetPride has named a new CEO following the news yesterday that its CEO Gordon Ulsh was leaving the company to become CEO and President of Exide Technologies. Todd Dunn has been promoted to CEO from his previous position as senior vice president, CFO and chief administrative officer. Dunn joined FleetPride in October 2003 and served the prior four years as CFO of Tartan Textile Services, Inc., another Aurora Capital Group affiliate. Prior to joining Tartan, Dunn was CFO of QDSP, Inc., one of the companies that merged to form FleetPride.
Alan Johnson Named President, CEO of Advanced Accessory Systems
Advanced Accessory Systems, a manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems in North America and Europe, has announced the appointment of Alan Johnson as its new president and CEO. Johnson succeeds Terence Seikel, who announced plans to resign last summer, in order to pursue other interests. Johnson has been president and COO of Plastech Engineered Products in Dearborn, Mich., since early last year when Plastech acquired LDM Technologies of Auburn Hills, Mich.