Executive Search Firm Names New Automotive Managing Partner
Richard Spitzer joins Heidrick & Struggles from Accenture, where he was the global managing partner of the Automotive and Industrial Equipment Industries.
Toyo Canada Gets New President
Shoji Hirao has been named president of Toyo Tire Canada Inc., replacing Shingo Matsuoka, who has been reassigned to Toyo’s operations in Tokyo.
Timken Says Wheel-End Training Simplifies Maintenance to Keep Fleets Rolling
In 2010 alone, Timken says its sales and engineering teams trained more than 1,500 fleet employees on proper wheel-end service. Training focused on bearing handling, installation, ongoing maintenance, removal and damage analysis.
The Pulse: Quarter-to-Quarter Automotive Aftermarket Price Analysis from TLG Research
This week’s installment of The Pulse features data from TLG Research (TLGR), measuring price changes during the fourth quarter of 2010 over the previous quarter.
Armored AutoGroup Completes Appointments to Senior Management Team
Armored AutoGroup was formed from the November 2010 acquisition of The Clorox Co.’s Global AutoCare Business and is comprised primarily of the Armor All and STP automotive aftermarket brands.
New Jasper Engines & Transmissions Operation Reclaims Ford Modular Heads
A new cam bore alignment station has been implemented in Jasper’s Gas Engine Division.
Organizers for Autopromotec 2011 Expect Strong Attendance by Foreign Exhibitors, Buyer Delegations
To date, the number of exhibitors confirmed for Autopromotec 2011 is on par with the record level seen in 2009, event organizers say, noting that 35 percent participation from foreign companies highlights the increasing international nature of the event.
IAC Group Acquires Assets of New Delhi-Based Tier-One Supplier
The deal will expand IAC’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities in India.
Affinia Group Recognized for Information Technology Innovations in Brazil
Information Week Brazil annually publishes a list of “The 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Use of IT,” basing its rankings on the degree of maturity of information management processes. Affinia ranked first in the automotive category and 13th in a general ranking of 261 companies.
Global Auto Execs Anticipate Market Share Gains by U.S. Manufacturers Over Next Five Years, KPMG Survey Finds
In polling 200 senior executives in the global automotive industry for its 2011 automotive survey, KPMG says industry executives state that they plan to remain focused on investing in alternative fuel vehicles, and also increase investment in new plants and products. Survey respondents said they also will continue to invest in emerging markets for growth.