Core Molding Technologies Acquires Assets of Keystone Restyling Products
Core Molding Technologies has acquired substantially all the operating assets of Toledo, Ohio-based Keystone Restyling Products, a privately held manufacturer and distributor of fiberglass reinforced products for the automotive aftermarket. Keystone designs, manufactures and markets a variety of custom light truck aftermarket accessories, including: hoods, spoilers, air dams, bumper covers and roll pans.
U.S. Keeping Crash Data Secret, Officials Backtrack on Safety Disclosure Amid Suit by Tire Makers
Federal auto safety officials are backtracking on a pledge to give consumers access to detailed data on which cars and trucks may be linked to deaths, injuries and property damage. The reason: Tire makers have sued to prevent its release.
IBM Broadens Suite of RFID Services for Mid-Size Industrial Businesses
IBM announced this week an expansion of its services for companies seeking help with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Over the past several months, IBM has developed RFID services for industrial companies, such as those in the automotive, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, chemicals and petroleum, forest and paper and electronics industries, and for mid-market companies, which IBM defines as those with less than 1,000 employees. The services, which are available now and officially unveiled Tuesday, include consulting, development of a business case, technical proof of concept, pilots for the client and trading partners and full system implementation.
Dura Automotive to Open Production Facility in Romania
Dura Automotive Systems today announced plans to open a manufacturing plant in Timisoara, Romania. The facility will produce a broad range of automotive components for automakers in Central and Eastern Europe. Groundbreaking will begin this month, with production expected to start in 2005.
NACE 2004 to Offer Continuing Education Courses for Claims Professionals
This year, the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) educational conference will include an Insurance Track with sessions designed specifically for today’s claims professional, including continuing education credit opportunities. NACE is scheduled to take place Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
Visteon Village Opens in Michigan
A corporate headquarters is often chilly, remote and austere. Visteon Corp.’s new home is more like a friendly village square, and that’s by design. Visteon Village, as the auto-parts supplier calls its new corporate center in Van Buren Township,Mich., is modeled after a small town, with human-scale buildings that cluster together, and an array of attractions from shops to a waterfront promenade to make life more pleasant for employees.
DuPont Recycles For Autos
By the end of 2005, automakers selling in Europe must produce cars that are 85 percent recyclable, an increase from 75 percent now required by the End of Life Vehicles directive from the European Union. By the end of 2005, automakers selling in Europe must produce cars that are 85 percent recyclable, an increase from 75 percent now required by the End of Life Vehicles directive from the European Union.
Dura Automotive Founder Steps Down from Board
S.A. (Tony) Johnson has announced his retirement from the board of directors of Dura Automotive Systems, the company that he founded in 1990. Johnson said he is stepping down from Dura’s board in order to focus on other business interests. The move is effective immediately.
ABRA Announces Management Reorganization
ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company based in Minneapolis, has reorganized its executive management team. ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company based in Minneapolis, has reorganized its executive management team. Replacing Adelmann as COO is Glenn Mahoney, who joined ABRA on July 20.
Soy-Based Products Show Potential Under The Hood
As soy biodiesel continues to gain acceptance at the pump, soy-based lubricants are also fueling the automotive industry. Engine oil and hydraulic power steering fluid are two soy-based products showing potential “under the hood.”