CORSA Performance Publishes 2013 Product Line Catalog
As an easy tool for dealers to explain the benefits of having a CORSA exhaust system, the catalog features an in-depth description of each exhaust system available with easily readable and organized charts that specify each year, make and model vehicle that’s available for each system, the company says.
Bartec Announces New National Sales Manager
Donaldson is a longtime automotive aftermarket professional of more than 25 years. His extensive experience in the parts and tools categories, particularly in TPMS, makes for a perfect fit on the Bartec team, said Bartec Sales Manager Steve Long.
Gabelli & Co. Inc.’s 36th Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Slated for Oct. 29-30
The two-day conference will showcase a full spectrum of leading automotive companies, including aftermarket parts retailers, original equipment and aftermarket parts suppliers, publicly traded dealership groups, and medium and heavy-duty truck manufacturers.
HDAW Organizers Say “The Right People Were There”
Show organizers report successful event despite current economic conditions.
Champion Laboratories Promotes Two Execs to Director Posts
Shannon Sullivan and Darren Phillips are promoted to director positions at Champ Labs.
OBITUARY: Former Top Michelin Exec Dies
Ronald Musgnug, who retired in 1997 as a top Michelin executive, died Monday. Musgnug, 70, was a native of New York who joined Michelin in 1973. "To me, Ron is the icon of Michelin in North America, a true pioneer of our American operations," said Wayne Culbertson, executive vice president of Michelin North America. "Above
CVSN Installs New Officers and Directors
JACKSONVILLE, FL – At the recent Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) Annual Business Forum held in Baltimore, MD, CVSN installed the following new officers: · Ken Duval of Canadian Wheel is the new president; · Tom Stewart of Carolina Rim and Wheel is vice president; · Marc Karon of Total Truck Parts is treasurer; and
Blackstone Group Exec Joins Advance Auto Parts Board of Directors
Advance Auto Parts has elected William Oglesby, senior managing director for The Blackstone Group, to its board of directors.
Diggory Elected Chairman of Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
William “Bill” Diggory, vice president and general manager of Chicago Rawhide, Elgin, Ill., has been elected 2005 chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). Diggory served as HDMA vice chairman in 2004.
Metaldyne Names Wendy Needham to Board of Directors
Metaldyne has named Wendy Beale Needham to the company’s board of directors. Needham most recently served as managing director of global automotive research for Credit Suisse First Boston. Before retiring in 2003, she provided investment research on the automotive industry, including extensive research on economic factors driving industry demand trends, and impact on stock price performance.