Commercial Vehicle Group Appoints Patrick Miller President And CEO; Announces Restructuring and Cost Reduction Plans
The company’s restructuring and cost reduction actions are expected to lower operating costs by $8 million to $12 million annually when fully implemented.
Doner Advertising Receives Graphis Award For NGK Spark Plugs Advertisement
As part of its 2015 Advertising Annual Awards, Graphis Advertising honored Doner Advertising for its “Make Fast Faster” advertising campaign created for NGK Spark Plugs.
DENSO Receives John Deere Supplier Innovation Award
Collaboration on new system leads to improved fuel economy.
AAIA Town Hall: ‘Ninja-Like’ Innovation Will Drive Economic Recovery And Business Success
Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and its influential annual trade show, the International CES, was the keynote presenter at the 2013 AAIA Town Hall meeting, sponsored by Polk, held yesterday in The Venetian Hotel. Kathleen Schmatz, AAIA president and CEO, introduced Shapiro to the packed house numbering more than 1,000 in attendance.
Penray Broadens Management Team
New leadership team to build sales, excitement at Penray.
Continental Acquires Specialized Safety Systems Business, ASL Vision
Specialized company provides 360-degree surround detection. The feature, also known as “surround view,” will expand the product portfolio of camera-based advanced driver assistance features.
Engine Builder Magazine Names Ed Pink Racing Engines Performance Engine Builder Of The Year
Frank Honsowetz, general manager of Ed Pink Racing Engines in Van Nuys, Calif., accepted the award on behalf of company owner Thomas Malloy and company founder and active technical consultant Ed Pink.
KPS Capital Partners’ Purchase of the Bosch Group’s Foundation Brakes Business Now Complete
With the acquisition now complete, KPS announces the formation of Caliper Acquisition International and the Chassis Brakes International Group.
U.S. Department of Commerce Grants SEMA $500,000 to Support U.S. Specialty-Equipment Exporters
The grant is intended to stimulate U.S. exports of specialty-equipment products as part of the administration’s National Export Initiative, which aims to double U.S. exports by 2014 in support of several million U.S. jobs.
OBITUARY: Kurt Rudi Ziebart, Founding Father of the Ziebart Brand
In 1959, Ziebart started up an aftermarket establishment that provided automobile rust protection as its flagship service. Ziebart Rustproofing was a huge success that revolutionized the auto body protection industry. Ziebart became a household name that has evolved into an international franchise corporation headquartered in Troy, Mich., with approximately 400 locations in 30 countries. To this day, consumers around the world ask to have their vehicles “Ziebarted” — a true testimonial to Kurt’s legacy.