Cooper Tire to Invest, Hire More at Findlay Plant
As a result of those investments, up to 100 people will be hired, the tiremaker said.
ASC Industries to Expand Capacity for Automated New Water Pump Assembly in Ohio
A new assembly cell will replace most of ASC’s existing semi-automated process lines, significantly improving quality and consistency by adding an additional 24 automated steps in the assembly process that integrate inspection and testing.
Ohio Technical College Celebrates 40 Years of Automotive Training
Ohio Technical College (OTC) began in 1969 as the Ohio Diesel Mechanics School, conducting six-week diesel training courses in Cleveland’s Warehouse district. Founded by Julius Brenner, the school began hitting its many growth spurts in 1971 as the demand for diesel tech training grew at a rapid pace and students moved into a larger facility to accommodate proper equipment. From that day in the early 1970s, the school hasn’t stopped expanding, changing its name several times – first to the Ohio Diesel Technical Institute, then to Ohio Auto/Diesel Technical Institute and the Ohio Auto Diesel Technical College – before deciding on Ohio Technical College in September 1997 to reflect its mission to provide premier technical training in the world of modern mechanics.
The Week in Review (Dec. 8-12, 2008)
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Dorman Launches New Virtual Tradeshow
This web-based tool also allows Dorman to update the “booth” in real time, as products are introduced.
Two Tiremakers Land Grants in North Carolina
The state of North Carolina has awarded some $60 million in grants to aid planned expansions at Goodyear and Bridgestone/Firestone plants in that state. The grants – $30 million each over 10 years – will help Goodyear upgrade its Fayetteville, N.C., plant and BFNAT’s Wilson, N.C., facility. The Job Maintenance and Capital Development grants were
Honeywell Expands Friction Materials Leadership Team; Global R&D Investment to Double
Since Honeywell Transportation Systems announced the formation of the Honeywell Friction Materials business unit in April, a new leadership team has been working to increase its position in the global marketplace.
Executive Interview with Bill Thompson, President of IMR
Bill Thompson is the president of IMR. He joined the company in 2003 and immediately recognized the extraordinary potential in both the amount of research the company does, and the volume of data it collects. As a result, he has led the way into innovative new research venues, and developed new ways of using the data for a variety of automotive customers. Among the places IMR data can be seen is the weekly research article “The Pulse,” published every Friday on aftermarketNews. Under his leadership, the company continues to grow its portfolio of aftermarket research products and services. Bill is currently a member of the AASA, AAIA and SEMA and currently sits on the AAIA market research committee. In this exclusive Executive Interview, Thompson explains the role of IMR in the aftermarket and how market research data can provide companies with the competitive edge.
Hayes Lemmerz Names Bentley as Chief Operating Officer and Streamlines Organization
NORTHVILLE, MI — Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. has announced the appointment of Fred Bentley to the new position of chief operating officer of Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. and president of the company’s Global Wheel Group. In assuming the new chief operating officer position, Bentley will be responsible for all of the company’s manufacturing and business
Eisbrenner Public Relations Launches Automotive Restructuring Competency
Eisbrenner Public Relations has created a restructuring competency to provide strategic communications support for automotive suppliers undergoing restructuring efforts. Eisbrenner will offer companies assistance with implementing effective communications during all restructuring efforts, including acquisitions, mergers, expansions, downsizings and bankruptcies.