DENSO Announces Two Executive Promotions
DENSO International America has announced two executive promotions within its marketing and engineering division.
Gentex Reports Record Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year
Gentex Corp., the Zeeland, Mich.-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, has reported record revenues and net income for the fourth quarter and year, which ended Dec. 31, 2003.
Universal Technical Institute Discusses Long-Term Strategic Plan in Investor Meetings
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Chairman Robert Hartman, President and CEO Kimberly McWaters and CFO Jennifer Haslip are conducting meetings with investors this week to highlight the company’s growth plan and business outlook.
Automotive Accessories are Clever, Practical
Torque? Struts? Rack-and-pinion steering? Maybe they are important. But what we really want to know is if the console is big enough to store a purse. Or if there’s a way to secure the grocery bags. Or if there’s a place to stow the kids’ DVDs.
Keystone Restyling Products Updates Web Site
Keystone Restyling Products has updated its Web site, www.keystonerestyling.com. The redesigned site is easy to navigate, with a minimal number of clicks, enabling users to find product information as quickly as possible, according to the company.
ContiTech Signs Cloyes to Distribute Automotive Timing Belts
ContiTech Power Transmission Systems, a business unit of the ContiTech Division of Continental AG, has signed an agreement to supply timing belts to Cloyes Gear & Products, Paris, Ark.
ArvinMeritor President and COO Terry O’Rourke Resigns
ArvinMeritor announced late yesterday that Terry O’Rourke is resigning from his position as president and COO, to pursue opportunities outside of the company. O’Rourke is resigning from the board of directors as well. The COO position will be eliminated. O’Rourke joined ArvinMeritor as president of the company’s Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group in March 1999, after serving as group vice president and president of Lear Corp.’s Ford Division.
Delphi Increases Product Coverage in North America, Launches Three New Catalogs
Delphi is introducing three new 2004 product catalogs for engine management and HVAC systems, including Delphi Freedom batteries, EGR valves and thermal components. The new catalogs cover 950 part numbers, 300 of which are all new for 2004, providing expanded coverage in North America.
BorgWarner Names Vice President, Engine Research and Development
BorgWarner has appointed Olaf Weber to the newly created position of vice president, engine research and development. In this new role, Weber will be responsible for identifying technological and market trends in engines, and developing new systems that will enable BorgWarner to leverage the company’s capabilities and expand into new areas of the engine business.
Bendix Brakes Awards “Drive it Home” Promotion Grand Prize
Bendix Brakes has awarded Vinemont, Al-based technician Rick Holland a new 2004 Ford F150 truck. Holland, a customer of warehouse distributor Walter White and a technician for National Tire & Battery, was the grand prize winner of the brand’s “Drive It Home” scratch and win promotion.