Hankook Tire’s Global Sales and Operating Profit Hit Record High in 2010
Hankook Tire sets aggressive 2011 global sales target with expanded production capacity.
New Sealed Power Digital Diamond Profiled Pistons Bring World-Class Precision and Performance to Chevrolet Small-Block Engines
New Sealed Power Digital Diamond Profiled (DDP) pistons, manufactured and machined in Federal-Mogul’s original equipment piston facility in South Bend, Ind., incorporate dozens of advanced engineering and machining features to help customers achieve new levels of engine efficiency, performance and reliability.
Lee Kadrich Retires from AAIA
Culminating a 29-year career in government affairs and trade, while at AAIA, he served as staff liaison to the AAIA Government Affairs Committee and as executive director of two AAIA membership segments: the Auto International Association (AIA) and the Heavy Duty Distribution Association (HDDA).
Magna Expands Presence in Mexico with New Cosma Stamping Plant
With the support of federal, state and municipal authorities from Mexico, the company plans to invest more than $100 million to build the new facility. The launch of the plant is scheduled for June 2012.
Affinia Opens New Warehouse and Distribution Center in Brazil
The facility is scheduled to begin operations this month.
The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 24-28, 2011)
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SPX Helps Raise $175,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The proceeds were raised from the winning bid for SPX’s donated Ford Mustang FR500S race car auctioned off on Jan. 21 at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Tenneco Supplying Suspension Products for the Toyota Etios
Tenneco is manufacturing the Etios product at its ride control plant in Hosur, India, for delivery to Toyota’s Kirloskar Motors plant in Bangalore, India.
Federated to Sponsor Ken Schrader Racing ARCA Team in 2011
Rising star Tom Hessert to drive Federated car in all 19 ARCA races.
AIAM Rebrands Itself as the Association of Global Automakers
Trade association also moves its office to be closer to its members and Capitol Hill.