TriMas Announces Executive Appointments
TriMas Corp. has appointed E.R. “Skip” Autry as the company’s new CFO, effective today, Jan. 24. Benson Woo, who has served as CFO since September 2003, has been named executive vice president – corporate development.
SPEED Channel to Remain the Home of Formula One in 2005
SPEED Channel will kick off its 10th consecutive year of live coverage of Formula One Grand Prix racing with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on March 5 at 9:30 p.m. EST. SPEED Channel will broadcast 15 of the series’ 19 events live, including live coverage of qualifying for all 19 events and weekend race replays on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Hayes Lemmerz’ International Wheel Group Names Managing Director of South America
Hayes Lemmerz International has appointed Don Septer to the position of managing director of the company’s International Wheel Group’s South American Operations, effective February 1. Septer was previously director of operations for Hayes Lemmerz’ Brake and Powertrain Group. In this new role, he will report directly to Fred Bentley, president of the company’s International Wheel Group.
Grammer AG Wins Volkswagen Best Supplier Award
Grammer AG – Automotive, a supplier of specialty automotive seating systems, has received a 2003 Best Supplier Award from Volkswagen’s Truck and Bus Division. Grammer’s Atibaia, Brazil operations produce all Volkswagen bus and truck seats manufactured in Brazil. Four companies out of Volkswagen’s more than 350 suppliers were selected for the recognition.
Hayes Lemmerz’ International Names VP of Wheel Group’s Cast Aluminum Operations
Hayes Lemmerz International has moved Marc Hendrickx to the position of vice president of the Aluminum Operations for the company’s International Wheel Group, effective January 1, 2005. He was previously vice president of sales and marketing for the International Wheel Group. Hayes Lemmerz International has moved Marc Hendrickx to the position of vice president of the Aluminum Operations for the company’s International Wheel Group, effective January 1, 2005. He was previously vice president of sales and marketing for the International Wheel Group.
Executive Interview: John Lampe, chairman, president and CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding
Two years ago on August 9, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. — and the whole tire industry — changed for all time. John Lampe has been in the middle of the entire saga from day one. More importantly, as chairman, president and CEO of what is now Bridgestone/Firestone Americas Holding (BFAH) and the head of Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire, the Kansas native has led the once-beleaguered company back from the brink.
SAE to Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary with Salute to 100 Years of Mobility Engineering
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) will commemorate a century of mobility engineering as the centerpiece of its 100th anniversary celebration next year. As the world’s largest and most well known organization serving mobility professionals, SAE has played a significant role in spearheading and actively supporting the mobility industry’s development. From humble beginnings serving a few engineers in 1905, SAE has grown from an association for automobile manufacturers to now represent aerospace, off-highway machinery and motorsports engineers as well.
ArvinMeritor Enters Two Axle Joint Ventures with Volvo
ArvinMeritor has formed two joint ventures with the Volvo Group, becoming one of Volvo’s largest global suppliers, providing more than 300,000 axles for commercial truck applications in North America, Europe, Australia, Brazil and India.
GM’s Hogan Defects to Magna
Mark Hogan, the head of advanced vehicle development at General Motors Corp., is leaving at the end of the month to become president of Canadian auto parts giant Magna International Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
Stanadyne Corp. Sold to Private Merchant Banking Firm
American Industrial Partners, parent company of Stanadyne Corp., has sold its stock in the company to an affiliate of Kohlberg & Co., a private merchant banking firm. The company’s stock was sold for approximately $330 million.