PACCAR Names New President
Ron Armstrong succeeds Jim Cardillo, who will be retiring in December.
Prestolite Performance Announces Modern Muscle X Campaign and Car Giveaway
Performance auto parts manufacturer gives away 2010 Mustang, Camaro or Challenger and uses vehicles as a product development platform.
Elgin PRO-STOCK Introduces Black Ice Cryogenically Treated Performance Engine Components
Precisely controlled super-cryogenic and tempering processes significantly increase component stability, wear resistance, says Elgin.
Eaton Puts Range of Sustainable Products in Action on New Web Site
Visitors to Eaton Sustainable Community (www.eaton.com) can click through the company’s most sustainable products in familiar applications.
Trico Products Introduces New Wiper Blade Program for Service Technicians at AAPEX
Trico premiers the Universal Steel Frame Blade and Trico Tech Universal Beam Blade wiper lines, designed to fit nearly every vehicle and every shop.
Accuride Names Interim CFO
James Woodward, Jr. will replace David Armstrong, who will leave the company in April.
Martin Fischer to Head Hella’s U.S. Business Units
Dr. Martin Fischer has been named president of Hella’s U.S. Corporate Center, with responsibility for the automotive supplier’s lighting, electronics and aftermarket business units in the United States. Based in Plymouth Township, Mich., outside of Detroit, Fischer also will continue to serve as president of Hella Electronics Corp., a position he assumed in early 2007. Hella Electronics has manufacturing and product development facilities in both the United States and Mexico.
Meritor WABCO Introduces First Collision Safety System with Active Braking for North American Commercial Vehicles
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has introduced a new technology designed to further improve commercial vehicle safety. Called OnGuard, this industry-first technology is a forward-looking, radar-based adaptive cruise control system with active braking for commercial vehicles in North America. It is currently installed on nearly 200 vehicles and is targeted for third quarter 2008 availability as a factory-installed option at several OEM brands.
MaxiForce Names Industry Veteran Bill Kumle Director of Product Development
MIAMI, FL – MaxiForce, a provider of replacement diesel engine parts, recently hired industry veteran Bill Kumle to serve as director of product development and quality control. Kumle brings more than 20 years of experience in the parts and engine rebuilding industry to the job. “In our industry, experience is everything and our clients demand
Collins & Aikman Announces Two Executive Appointments
Collins & Aikman Corp. president and CEO Frank Macher yesterday announced the appointments of Stacy Fox to executive vice president, chief administration officer and general counsel; and Susan Armstrong to executive vice president strategic planning, effective immediately. Fox most recently was senior vice president, corporate transactions and legal affairs for Visteon Corp. Armstrong joined Collins & Aikman from Conway, MacKenzie & Dunleavy. Both will report directly to Macher.