Russell Folger to Lead Global Quality Organization at Timken
He assumes the leadership role formerly held by Donna Demerling, who retires at the end of December after a 38-year career with the company.
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MEMA Announces New Vice President of Government Affairs
As vice president for legislative affairs, Boland will be responsible for directing all federal and state lobbying activities for MEMA and will report to MEMA senior vice president of government affairs, Ann Wilson.
Ford to Complete Rear Camera Roll-Out on Nearly All Models
Ford’s system will be offered on most of its full-size pickups, vans and crossovers — including the new 2011 Ford Explorer — with the added benefit of helping truck owners align and hitch trailers.
Grote Appoints Bill Fleming as Aftermarket Western Regional Manager
Prior to his new post at Grote, Fleming had been with NAPA Auto & Truck Parts since 1990. He brings more than 20 years of aftermarket experience and managerial expertise to his new position with Grote.
Affinia Group Names New Directors; Announces Proposed Private Offering of $75 Million Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014
Affinia has named two directors to its board: William Lasky, president, CEO and chairman of Accuride Corp., and James McElya, chairman and CEO of Cooper-Standard Automotive.
Executive Interview with Federal-Mogul CEO Jose Maria Alapont
Jose Maria Alapont joined Federal-Mogul as president, CEO and a member of the board of directors in March 2005. He served as chairman of the board of directors from 2005 to 2007. He has more than 35 years of global leadership experience in both vehicle manufacturers and suppliers with business and operations responsibilities in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. He recently sat down with aftermarketNews.com and Counterman magazine to discuss the current state of the company.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Teams with ‘Blue Planet’ Award Winner to Plant 500 Trees in California
“Yokohama Forever Forest” global project comes to Orange County facility today.
Schnitzer Steel Expands its ‘Pick-n-Pull’ Auto Parts Business
The three transactions include the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Waco U-Pull-It Inc. located in Waco, Texas; a facility in Stockton, Calif., that will be developed into a specialty self-service facility; and a property adjacent to one of its facilities in Portland, Ore., which will enable expansion of the existing operation.
Johnson Controls Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire C. Rob. Hammerstein Group (CRH)
Johnson Controls Automotive Experience enhances its seating components portfolio through the addition of high-end solutions for metal and mechanisms.