OBITUARY: VMAC Mourns Loss of Owner/President Tony Menard
Menard founded and led VMAC and its employees since the mid 1980s.
Court Approves Sale of Chrysler LLC Operations to New Company Formed with Fiat
The deal, valued at approximately $2 billion, gives a 55 percent share of the new company to a UAW trust for retirees, a 20 percent stake to Fiat and smaller shares to the U.S. and Canadian governments.
Andrew Outcalt Installed as 45th President of the National Truck Equipment Association
Outcalt began his outdoor products career with MTD, the leading manufacturer and distributor in the outdoor power equipment industry.
Visteon’s Johnston to Retire Nov. 30; Stebbins Elected Chairman
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The board of directors of Visteon Corp. has elected President and CEO Donald Stebbins to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective Dec. 1. Stebbins succeeds Michael Johnston, who will retire as executive chairman Nov. 30, after eight years in senior leadership positions with the global automotive supplier.
Executive Interview with David Mestdagh, Director, North American Aftermarket Business, Continental Automotive Systems
David Mestdagh is director of North American aftermarket business for Continental Automotive Systems. He is responsible for overall business strategy, product quality, and performance; as well as development of effective sales and marketing activities in North America for the Continental, ATE, and VDO brand of products. Join us as Mestdagh brings us up to speed on Continental’s plans for the future, following last year’s acquisition of Siemens VDO.
Dan King Promoted to Vice President of Sales at Yokohama Tire Corporation
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has announced the promotion of 19-year company veteran Dan King from the position of director of consumer sales to vice president of sales, effective July 1. King will lead the development and implementation of sales strategy for the consumer sales and the commercial truck divisions.
Denso: Continually Improving
by Arianne Anderson Managing Editor, Counterman MARYVILLE and ATHENS, TN — Walking into the Denso manufacturing plants in Tennessee, all the typical sounds can be heard: moving belts, air compressors, fork lifts, beeping and buzzing. But, you also hear random jingles of classical music and other types of video game-like music, a by-product of the
HushMat Hires Powerful Mobile Audio Professionals to Represent Company
LENEXA, KS — HushMat, a manufacturer of a full line of vibration damping, thermal insulation, tape and sound absorption materials for the 12-volt market and automotive aftermarket, has retained the services of 14 nationwide mobile electronics industry sales representative firms for the company’s line of products. “We are excited by the market intelligence and strategic
Carmakers and Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) Celebrate 25 Years of Information Exchange
The Equipment and Tool Institute marked the 25th year of its Detroit Tech Week – the association’s unique discussion and demonstration forum for members and representatives from DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors and VW/Audi North America- during the week of June 20-24, 2005.
Engine Manufacturers Association Endorses Congressional Effort To Fund National Diesel Emissions Reduction Programs
The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) yesterday endorsed passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005, a bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senator George Voinovich (R-Ohio) and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors. The bill will provide up to $200 million per year to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations across the country to reduce emissions from older diesel trucks, buses, and off-road equipment currently in use.