Dana Launches Spicer SmartRide Line of Suspension and Axle Offerings
To help meet the growing demands of its OE and fleet customers, Dana Corp. has expanded its trailer suspension and axle offerings with the recent launch of the Spicer SmartRide family of suspension modules and systems.
Detroit Diesel to Build New Heavy Duty Engine at Michigan Plant
Detroit Diesel Corp. said it will build a new, heavy duty diesel engine line at the company’s Redford, Mich., manufacturing facility. DDC also said it plans to initiate North American assembly of the MBE 900 medium-duty diesel engine at Redford.
Diggory Elected Chairman of Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
William “Bill” Diggory, vice president and general manager of Chicago Rawhide, Elgin, Ill., has been elected 2005 chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). Diggory served as HDMA vice chairman in 2004.
Executive Interview with Greg Gyllstrom, Vice President and General Manager for Visteon’s North American and Asian Aftermarket Operations
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Greg Gyllstrom, Vice President and General Manager for Visteon’s North American and Asian aftermarket operations. In this role, Gyllstrom is responsible for expanding the organization’s North American and Asian aftermarket business by coordinating and directing the company’s sales, product development and marketing activities. Gyllstrom recently talked with aftermarketNews.com about his first two years at Visteon, the company’s motor sports initiatives and its presence in Asia.
Kent Stickley Named Vice President of Marketing for Brake Parts Inc.
Brake Parts Inc. has named aftermarket veteran Kent Stickley as its new vice president of marketing. This announcement was made today by John Washbish, vice president Under Vehicle Group of Dana’s Automotive Aftermarket operation. Stickley, who has more than 25 years of automotive aftermarket experience, comes to Brake Parts Inc. from Prolong International where he has worked since 2002 as vice president of sales and director of sales for the Eastern region.
Snap-on Updates Third Quarter, Full Year Results
Snap-on has provided updated information concerning results it expects for third-quarter and full-year 2004. Net earnings for the third quarter of 2004 are expected to be in the range of 37 to 40 cents per diluted share, which compares with 30 cents per diluted share for the third quarter of 2003. Earnings for the 2004 third quarter are expected to include approximately 5 cents per share of continuous improvement costs compared to 16 cents per share in last year’s third quarter.
TIA Announces 2004 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the names of those who will be inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame for 2004. John Lampe, retired chairman, CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas, and Mario Marangoni, chairman, CEO and president of the Marangoni Group were chosen by a selection committee for their achievements and leadership that have helped shaped the tire industry.
ArvinMeritor’s Bill Taylor Named One of Technology Review’s Young Innovators of the Year
Bill Taylor, director of research and development for ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Emissions (CVE), has been named a recipient of the 2004 Top 100 Young Innovators award given by Technology Review, MIT’s Magazine of Innovation. The annual award recognizes 100 individuals under age 35 whose innovative work in technology has a profound impact on today’s world.
ArvinMeritor and Raydan Manufacturing Enter into Licensing Agreement for Vocational Suspensions
ArvinMeritor Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group has signed a licensing agreement with Raydan Manufacturing Inc. for the patented Air Link rear tandem suspension product line. Raydan Manufacturing is a producer of specialized suspension and coupling systems for trucks and heavy equipment. The company is based in Alberta, Canada.
ArvinMeritor Files Lawsuit over Transmission Patent Infringement by Eaton Corp.
ArvinMeritor has filed a lawsuit in Charlotte, N.C., Federal Court against Cleveland, Ohio-based Eaton Corp. for infringement over a transmission patent. The patent covers an ArvinMeritor transmission automation technology, which was developed for the ArvinMeritor ESS transmission, a model that has been superceded by higher technology. ArvinMeritor seeks an injunction to stop the sale of Eaton Transmission models UltraShift and AutoShift, which use this technology, as well as for damages for past infringement.