GKN Driveline Newton Set For Growth With Grand Opening Of Its Facility Expansion
The expansion follows a $100 million investment in GKN Driveline Newton, creating approximately a 25 percent increase in manufacturing floor space to accommodate anticipated increases in geared driveline technology production.
Automakers Spending Billions On Technologies Many Consumers Don’t Use
J.D. Power survey finds built-in connectivity among the least-used technologies, creating lost value.
Speaker Lineup Announced For ETI’s ToolTech 2014
The event takes place April 28 through May 1 in Sonoma, Calif.
Federal-Mogul Announces Sale Of Its Connecting Rod And Camshaft Business
The sale involves Federal-Mogul’s sole connecting rod machining plant, located in Windsor, Canada, and only camshaft foundry, located in Lydney, United Kingdom.
One Million New Turbocharged Vehicles Projected to Hit U.S. Roads in 2012
Honeywell says it has a global portfolio of turbocharging technologies available for vehicles in virtually every segment.
David Wilson Named National Sales Manager for EngineQuest
Wilson brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, engineering and management to the new role.
Executive Interview: CCC GM Discusses ‘Cloud Computing’ and How It Can Benefit Collision Repair Facilities
Since joining CCC Information Services Inc., in 1991, Jim Dickens has held various senior-level positions within the company, including senior vice president of marketing and product management and vice president of the automotive services group, where he was responsible for sales and service to CCC’s collision repair facility customers. In this Executive Interview, Dickens discusses the trend of ‘cloud computing’ and why it will change the face of the industry.
The Week In Review (Aug. 21-25, 2006)
THE WEEK IN REVIEW (August 21-25, 2006) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASSOCIATION & LEGISLATIVE NEWS: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ASA to Communicate with Members through New Blog The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is among the latest in the aftermarket industry to launch a blog website. ASA’s new blog (http://blog.asashop.org) will provide commentary and analysis about the automotive service industry
Finch, Hefferon Promoted at Cooper Standard Automotive
Scott Finch and Timothy Hefferon have been appointed vice presidents at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc.’s Novi, Mich., world headquarters. Finch has been appointed vice president and treasurer. In his new assignment, he will direct the management of the Global Treasury operations unit, including cash management, debt funding, Foreign Exchange and risk management. He will report to CFO Allen Campbell. Hefferon has been appointed as vice president general counsel. In his new role, he will be responsible for all legal affairs globally for Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc. and will report directly to CEO James McElya.