Pricing Pressures Impact Aftermarket Friction Revenues, Study Says
As the majority of automobile manufacturers employ disc-braking systems, demand for premium and ceramic brakes is on the rise in the United States and Canada. Despite their high cost, continued demand in the aftermarket is expected.
PAACE Automechanika Mexico Sells Out
Exhibit space for the PAACE Automechanika Mexico, which runs Wednesday, July 13, through Friday, July 15, at Centro Banamex Hipodromo de las Americas in Mexico City, is sold out for the first time in its history. Show organizers report that sales for exhibit space increased 20 percent over 2004 and record attendance is expected for the 12th straight year.
Visteon Appoints Senior Vice President and General Counsel
John Donofrio has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel for Visteon, effective June 13. Donofrio joins Visteon from Honeywell, where he was vice president and general counsel of Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, Ariz. As an elected corporate officer of Visteon, Donofrio will report to CEO and Chairman-elect Mike Johnston.
Executive Interview with Lou Gaudette, General Sales Manager, Loctite Automotive Aftermarket Division, Henkel Corp.
After a three-year hiatus, Henkel has re-launched the Loctite brand in the automotive aftermarket with a new look and an innovative and exclusive product line. As General Sales Manager for Henkel Corp.’s Loctite Automotive Aftermarket Division, Lou Gaudette is responsible for all of Henkel’s aftermarket activities in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada. Read on as Gaudette brings us up to speed on Loctite’s re-entry into the marketplace.
PPG Announces Management Assignments
PPG Industries has announced a series of management assignments that take effect May 1.
Johnson Controls Elects Jeffrey Augustin Vice President and Corporate Officer
Jeffrey Augustin has been named corporate controller for Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI). Augustin was elected as a vice president and corporate officer. In this role, Augustin will focus on the financial performance of the business and be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, establishing accounting policies and practices, ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives, as well as other related functions. He reports to R. Bruce McDonald, vice president and assistant chief financial officer.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at Supply and Demand Issues of R-134a
Reports have been coming into our office about the rise in price of R-134a, mobile air conditioning system refrigerant. Sources have told us there are several factors behind it, namely the increase of offshore R-134a demand, both from Europe and Asia, uncertainty over the future use of the refrigerant (especially in Europe) and increased demand for R-134a for non-vehicle applications such as industrial. We asked top experts from the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide to help us sort out this issue. Read on to find out what’s really going on with R-134a.
Johnson Controls Appoints New VP in its Automotive Business
Johnson Controls recently announced the appointment of Michael Bartschat as group vice president of purchasing and supply chain logistics – Automotive Group. In this position, he will lead the company’s purchasing activities in the Automotive Group on a global basis.
MACS 25th Anniversary Convention Gets Support from Record Number of Sponsors
“NOW IS THE TIME!” — the 25th Anniversary Convention and Trade Show of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide is getting support from a record number of corporate sponsors. Forty sponsors have signed up for the show, which will take place February 1-3, 2005 at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Bendix Brakes Creates Technician Training DVD Series
Honeywell Friction Materials, the makers of Bendix Brakes, recently worked with ICON Creative Technologies Group to create a new DVD entitled “The Friction Factor.”