OBITUARY: Former FleetPride, Exide President And CEO Gordon Ulsh
From his first job sorting soda bottles and vegetables in a neighborhood grocery store in Indiana, Ulsh forged a successful and storied career, serving more than 40 years in automotive and industrial markets.
Continental Acquires Specialized Safety Systems Business, ASL Vision
Specialized company provides 360-degree surround detection. The feature, also known as “surround view,” will expand the product portfolio of camera-based advanced driver assistance features.
Ray Datt Joins Marx Group Advisors As Vice President
Former president of Canadian trade association brings a breadth of aftermarket experience to firm.
Frank Frederick Awarded AWDA 2012 Pursuit Of Excellence Honors
On Oct. 28 at AWDA’s Annual Conference, Frank Frederick of Remy International was honored with AWDA’s 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Established in 1983, this award is given annually by AWDA in recognition of excellence in business performance and support for AWDA and its ideals.
aftermarketNews Weekly (Oct. 8-12, 2012)
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Johnson Controls Opens Automotive Battery Recycling Facility in Florence, S.C.
Florence Recycling Center opens on schedule with strong community support.
Point S Enters Canada with Pneus Unimax Deal
European independent tire dealer network Point S has entered the Canadian market by signing an agreement with the Canadian group Pneus Unimax.
Continental and SK Innovation Join Forces to Develop and Supply First-Class Battery Technology
On Monday in Frankfurt, Germany, the two technology leaders signed an agreement founding a jointly managed company. The know-how of the two firms will be concentrated in this new company with the goal of mutually developing, producing and globally marketing lithium-ion battery systems for cars.
Gordon Ulsh Joins CARDONE Industries
Industry veteran Gordon Ulsh was recently appointed as lead director of the CARDONE Industries Board. He will assume all of the duties of CEO.
Cummins Positioned for Strong Growth, CEO Tom Linebarger Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting
At the meeting, Linebarger highlighted Cummins’ 2011 results, including record financial performance with sales up 36 percent from 2010 to more than $18 billion, and earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) up 54 percent to $2.56 billion.