Federal-Mogul President and CEO Extends Employment Agreement
Jose Maria Alapont to remain with the company through March 2013. Alapont joined Federal-Mogul in 2005 and is credited, in conjunction with Carl Icahn, with guiding the company to exit from difficult bankruptcy proceedings in the United States and United Kingdom. Under his leadership, the company has implemented its strategy of sustainable global profitable growth, restructured its global manufacturing and engineering network to better serve its diverse customer base and continued to invest in differentiating technologies to enhance fuel economy, reduce emissions and improve vehicle safety.
Snap-on’s Tom Ward Elected 2010 Chairman of the AASA Board of Governors
Bruce Zorich of United Components Inc. joins as new board member.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Pays Tribute to Richard H. Morgan
The evening was a who’s who of the aftermarket with special guests spanning Dick’s career sharing a few stories and wishing him well.
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Hosts Annual Shareholder Meeting
The annual meeting held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club is one of two meetings held each year bringing together the 54 shareholders of Alliance from Canada, Mexico and the United States, where they review past and current business performance and upcoming opportunities. The banquet included a tribute to retiring President and CEO, Richard Morgan.
APRA European Division to Hold Mechatronics and Automatic Transmission Workshop
The European Mechatronics and Automatic Transmission Workshop will be held Nov. 12-13, at the Ramada Birmingham North Hotel, in Birmingham (Cannock), U.K.
MEMA Information Services Council Expands Customer E-commerce Matrix
Several suppliers and data receivers recently subscribed to the Matrix, adding to the application’s content and enhancing its value.
Equipment and Tool Institute Announces New Directors
James Graninger and Tim Morgan have been elected to fill open seats, expiring in 2010 and 2012, respectively.
SURVEY RESULTS: More than Three Quarters Say They Produce Fuel Efficient Products
In last week’s AMN Survey, 77 percent of readers said yes, they do create products that will help automakers meet new fuel efficiency standards.
The Week in Review (June 8-12, 2009)
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Equipment and Tool Institute Announces 2009-2010 Officers and New Directors
ETI’s new board was installed on May 1.