Lund International Announces Warehouse Consolidation
Lund International announced yesterday plans to consolidate the warehousing functions of its Lund Accessories and Ventshade Accessories Divisions. A task force will be formed to direct the project. The company has entered into a long-term lease for a 200,000 square foot warehouse in Lawrenceville, Ga. The warehouse is located next to the Ventshade Accessories Division manufacturing plant. The company will modify the structures to create direct access between the two buildings. Lund expects the new facility to be operational by January 2006.
Lund International Names Media Management Marketing PR Firm of Record
Automotive accessories manufacturer Lund International has named Media Management Marketing (MMM) its public relations firm of record for the third consecutive year. MMM, located in Wild Rose, Wis., is a full service public relations firm solely dedicated to the automotive industry. MMM owner Terry Kohl is the chairperson for the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network Select Committee.
Lund International Honors Price Automotive for Service
Automotive accessories manufacturer Lund International recently honored Price Automotive for its 52 years of service as the longest wholesale dealer for Lund’s AVS brand.
Lund International, Nifty Brand Receive ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification
Lund International Inc. and its Nifty products division, have received the ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification. This new global, Automotive Industry Quality Standard significantly raises the bar for suppliers in the industry. It is required for direct suppliers by the end of 2006. Nifty, as well as Lund International’s Ventshade and Autotron divisions, are among the few who have attained it prior to the 2006 deadline.
Lund International’s Accessories Division receives ISO 9001 Certification
Lund International’s Lund Accessories Division recently received ISO 9001 certification.
Lund International Announces New Retail Sales Director
Lund International has added a new member to its sales and marketing department. Mike Stevens, who started with the company on Oct. 1, will serve as the company’s new sales director for the retail channels. Stevens comes to Lund International from Wolo Manufacturing in New York, where he served as national sales manager servicing accounts within the retail channel in addition to managing a team of sales representatives.
Lund International Appoints Midwest Sales Director
Lund International recently appointed Brian Wiland as its new sales director, responsible for the company’s Midwest territory. Wiland will be based in Detroit, Mich. In his new role, Wiland will be responsible for servicing accounts within the traditional warehouse distribution channel as well as managing a team of sales representatives.
Lund International Names Director of Brand Management
Automotive accessories manufacturer Lund International has named Matthew Sturdevant as the company’s new director of brand management. Working within the company’s sales and marketing department, Sturdevant will be responsible for objectives, strategies and development of all products under the Lund and AVS brands.
Lund International Announces Addition of New Business Development Manager
Lund International has added a new position to its sales and marketing department. Filling the newly created position of new business development manager is Jodi Moulzolf, who previously served as marketing communications specialist for Lund. She joined the company in 2000.
Lund International Names New Channel Manager
Automotive accessories designer Lund International has added a new executive to its sales and marketing team. Robert Cobb will serve as the company’s new channel manager for the Hardware, Home Center, Mass Merchant Farm and Fleet chains.