Raytech Names Butz as COO of North American Operations
John Butz has been named chief operating officer (COO) of Raytech Corp.’s North American Operations. As he assumes these additional responsibilities, Butz will remain in his current position as president of the aftermarket group for Raytech Corp. The aftermarket group includes Raybestos Powertrain, LLC and Allomatic Products Co.
Linamar Corp. Launches New Automotive North American Sales Organization
Leading Canadian automotive and industrial manufacturer Linamar Corp. has created a new North American sales force in an effort to enhance customer service and strengthen its product focus. The past year was one of major growth and expansion for the company. In addition to building a new plant in Ontario that added 400 jobs, the company bought out its joint venture partner Westcast in a European joint venture the two companies had established in 1999. In September 2003, the company acquired McLaren Performance Technologies, which it planned to merge with Linamar. McLaren Performance Technologies specializes in advanced powertrain and vehicle development and testing for the automotive industry.
Hayes Lemmerz Brake and Powertrain Components Group Receives ISO Certification
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF), a worldwide consortium of automotive manufacturers and trade associations, has granted all of Hayes Lemmerz International’s brake and powertrain components group facilities the ISO/TS 16949:2002 (with design) certification.
Ford Invests $155 Million in Fuel-Efficient Engines; Adds Jobs with Cleveland Plant No. 1 Upgrade
With Cleveland plant upgrade, Ford already has invested $1.8 billion and added 1,260 jobs in North American powertrain engineering and facilities to support 2011 vehicle launches — with more to come, according to the Detroit automaker.
Raybestos Names 1953 Chevy Pickup Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner
Charles Ruder of Brake & Equipment Warehouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota, hit the jackpot as the lucky winner of the Raybestos 1953 Chevrolet pickup truck given away by the company last week at AAPEX.
Advanced Fuel Dynamics Hires Gray Fredrick As Director Of Sales And Marketing
In his new role, Fredrick will look to expand Advanced Fuel Dynamics sales and marketing efforts. He also will be responsible for growing Advanced Fuel Dynamics’ brand presence and consumer education.
Meet World-Renowned Car Builder Jeff Schwartz At AAPEX
Schwartz will help unveil the Raybestos 1953 Chevrolet Pickup, which will be on display at BPI’s booth, No. 3638.
Raybestos Partners With Top Suppliers For 1953 Chevy Pickup Build Project
In addition, an off-the-shelf disc brake upgrade package will be installed, using Raybestos components and Raybestos truck and medium-duty specialty disc brake pads.
Means Industries Inc. Appoints New President
Jeremy Holt will lead the supplier into the future of the powertrain industry.
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ Global Summit Headliners Announced
Toyota Director of Global Public Policy Leila Afas, and O’Reilly VP of International Business Development Chip Carlson, are among the speakers at the event.
