Automotive Interior Materials Landscape Set To Witness Innovations Centered At Customization And Sustainability, Says PMR Report
The automotive interior material market is being driven by the notable rise in the demand for ‘green’ materials to maintain sustainability in the environment. In addition, the increasing demand for connected, autonomous and electric vehicles will spur several manufacturers to create custom innovative interiors based on the consumers’ demand.
TI Automotive Names Stefan Rau Executive Vice President, Fluid Carrying Systems
In this role, Rau will lead TI Automotive’s Fluid Carrying Systems division, which designs, develops and manufactures thermal products, powertrain products and brake and fuel lines.
MANN+HUMMEL Group Names Nic Zerbst As President And Chief Operations Officer
Zerbst succeeds Hansjörg Herrmann, who is leaving the management board and the company at his own request on Nov. 30, to pursue a new professional challenge.
Guest Commentary: Industry Optimism Abounds
Babcox Editor Mary DellaValle looks at just a few of the reasons all signs are pointing up for the aftermarket in 2018.
Mobility Start-Up Opens North American Headquarters
BYTON also announced it has entered into strategic partnerships with Bosch and Faurecia to jointly develop smart mobility solutions.
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Announces New Development In Laurens County, South Carolina
Project to bring more than $70 million of investment and 35 new jobs to the area.
SAF-HOLLAND Names Mike Kamsickas President, Powered Vehicle Systems
Mike Kamsickas will succeed Jack Gisinger, who is retiring at the end of the year.
BBB Industries Announces New Board Members
Automotive industry veterans Joseph Beretta, James Orchard, Kishor Pendse and Dominic Romeo have been added to BBB’s board of directors.
Marc Rosenmayr, Steve Lietaert Named To Top Positions At HELLA
Rosenmayr previously was vice president of program management for the electronics group in the Americas, while Lietaert had been vice president of sales and marketing at HELLA’s corporate center in Plymouth.
ACAT Global Hires Eric Fulcher As VP Of Global Operations
In this role, Fulcher will oversee all aspects of the business and will focus on the growth of ACAT Global, installing the systems and fundamentals to increase ACAT’s international presence in the automotive, commercial vehicle and powersports industries.