Clunkers Program a Positive for Bridgestone Plant
Bridgestone’s Aiken, S.C., plant manager John Stewart told the station that the plant is moving toward full production — an estimated 25,000 tires per day — well above the plant’s low point last December when production fell to 11,000 tires per day.
Turbo One Celebrates Global Cummins Award
Turbo One received the award in recognition of its outstanding performance through 2008 in their region, tackling the threat of counterfeiting and its commitment to Cummins’ corporate values. An authorized distributor since 2000, this is the second year that Turbo One has received this award, which includes a grant toward its marketing efforts.
President Obama Names Ron Bloom Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy
Working closely with the National Economic Council, Bloom will provide leadership on policy development and strategic planning for the President’s agenda to revitalize the manufacturing sector. He will work with departments and agencies across the administration — including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, Energy and Labor — to integrate existing programs and develop new initiatives affecting the manufacturing sector.
TRICO Products Launches Fall Rebate Promotion
Trico Products “It’s Raining Rebates” program is offering the opportunity for customers to save up to $20 in rebates on a pair of Trico NeoForm, Teflon blade or ExactFit wiper blades.
NGK Spark Plugs Canada Ltd. Announces New President
Yamaguchi joined NGK in 1995 in the Japan headquarters.
NGK Spark Plugs Announces New President
In his new role, Hideyuki Koiso will oversee all functions for NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc.
New Matching Site Connects Exhibitors and Buyers
Each registrant for the AAPEX and SEMA shows will get an email with a short description of the functionality of the online matching community, including a list of some of the matches they’ve received based on criteria specified during the registration process.
ArvinMeritor to Invest in Brazil Operations, Focus on On- And Off-Highway Markets
While ArvinMeritor has been impacted by unprecedented economic changes, production in South America is up nine percent quarter-over-quarter.
Bosch Shop Foreman Pro Software Now Interfaces With NAPA TRACS
Bosch’s Shop Foreman Pro is an information portal designed to streamline diagnostic, Web-based information, J2534 programming and diagnostic record management in the service bay.
Timken Reports Second-Quarter Results; Company to Sell Needle Bearing Business to Toyota Affiliate
The results reflect lower sales volume and manufacturing utilization, which were partially offset by favorable pricing and cost-reduction initiatives.