Former Michigan Governor Named Next NAM Chief Exec
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has named a successor to its outgoing president, Jerry Jasinowski. The NAM Executive Committee chose former Michigan governor John Engler as its next president and CEO.
ThyssenKrupp Budd Appoints Wollenhaupt Chassis Stamping & Systems President
ThyssenKrupp Budd has appointed Kai-Uwe Wollenhaupt as president of the company’s Chassis Stamping and Systems Sector. In this role, Wollenhaupt will be responsible for chassis frame component operations in Hopkinsville, Ky., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and a new plant in Hermosillo, Mexico, as well as chassis module production facilities in Columbia, Tenn., Fowlerville, Mich., and London, Ontario.
DST Asks: Is Your Company Part of a Technology Users’ Group
Scientists can’t actually agree on when mankind first discovered fire. Some think as recently as 100,000 years ago, but others claim evidence of campfires as old as 1.6 million years by carbon-dating them. In any case, whenever fire was discovered, everyone is in agreement that the first thing needed was a users’ group to share knowledge and techniques about this new, mysterious technology. Cavemen and their cavewomen traveled far and wide to assemble and discuss fire and trade new ideas and stories about its benefits. Can’t you just imagine the program agenda for that first Users’ Group? Probably workshops with titles like “Cooked Meat: A Whole New Paradigm” and “Heating Your Cave: Why a Chimney is a Good Idea” and “Stay Awake after Dark with a New Source of Light.”
SEMA’s First East Coast International Auto Salon Deemed a Success
According to show organizers, the premiere of the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) East Coast International Auto Salon (IAS) proved what industry insiders have long suspected: interest in the sport compact performance segment is booming in the country’s eastern region.
Bendix to Add More Than 30 New Jobs at Ohio Headquarters
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, said it will add more than 30 engineers, information technology specialists and supply chain professionals to support its staff. The company said surging demand for its medium- and heavy-duty truck products has resulted in the need for additional staff. Bendix currently employs 1,800 in North America, including 450 at its Elyria, Ohio, headquarters.
Engine Manufacturers Will Work to Meet the Challenge of EPA’s New Nonroad Diesel Engine Regulation
The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) responded positively to the announcement of the nonroad diesel engine and fuel regulation finalized recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Transpro Names Paul Verdile Senior Product Manager
Transpro has appointed Paul Verdile senior product manager for its Automotive Light Truck Heat Exchanger Business Unit. In this position Verdile will be responsible for all product development and strategic planning functions for product lines that include Ready-Rad radiators and Ready-Aire heater cores and air conditioning condensers. He will report to Layne Gobrogge, Transpro’s vice president of marketing and will be based in New Haven, Conn.
Dan Daniel Talks about the Future of ArvinMeritor’s LVA Business
Dan Daniel, president of ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) division, shared his predictions and plans for the future of ArvinMeritor’s LVA unit during an exclusive presentation on May 11 to Babcox editors and media representatives. ArvinMeritor is an $8 billion dollar company, with $850 million in annual sales at its Light Vehicle Aftermarket division, which Daniel leads. Two-thirds of the company’s business is in North America.
“Brain Reserve” Consultant to Address the Impact of Female Consumers on the Aftermarket at GAAS
Tiffany Vasilchik, a senior consultant with Faith Popcorn’s Brain Reserve firm, will address the subject of the emerging influence of women on the aftermarket. Her presentation — “Futurescape: How Trends and The Female Consumer Are Driving Change in the Automotive Aftermarket” — will take place on Tuesday, May 18 at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) in Chicago.
Quell Unveils Award-Winning B2B Trade and Tech Show Program
Quell Communications Group, which handles marketing for aftermarket companies such as Akebono, has developed a new program to help businesses make the most of trade show experiences. The Quell Communications Group TradeTech Immersion program provides a strategic approach to exhibiting products, technologies and services at trade and tech shows. This ultimately engages customers in a business dialogue that leads to sales, according to the firm.