Cooper Tire Adds VP Of Strategic Planning
Former Remy International and Goodyear executive Michael Simon has been hired by Cooper Tire as its new vice president of strategic marketing and planning for its North American tire unit.
Fras-le Hires New Vice President and General Manager for North American and European Operations
Rodrigo Meirelles will serve as the company’s first vice president and general manager, and will report directly to Fras-le CEO Daniel Randon.
Dana Bolsters Field Sales, Service Organization for North American Commercial Vehicle Market
In the coming weeks, Dana says it will increase touch points with customers through localized inventory to support down trucks, new training resources, a dedicated call center, a user-friendly website and other enhanced customer interfaces.
Bosch Awards $25K to Local Schools to Further Science Education
The grants were presented to Illinois Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD) as part of the Bosch Energy, Science and Technology (BEST) Program.
Accuride Announces Two Key Quality, Supply Chain Appointments
Jd Marhevko has joined Accuride as vice president, quality and Gerald Merhar has joined the company as manager, supplier quality and development.
Roadranger Expanding Pre-Authorized Warranty Repairs Program
The Pre-Authorized program eliminates the need for calls to the Roadranger Real-Time Warranty center because technicians, service managers and warranty administrators at all truck dealerships in the U.S. and Canada can use a set of standard authorization codes that guarantee payment for more than 20 common repairs.
Bergstrom’s Jack Shaffer Re-Elected as 2012 HDMA Board Chairman
In addition to Shaffer, other returning HDMA officers for 2012 include: Vice Chair Patrick Cavanagh, president and CEO, Williams Controls; Second Vice Chair Timothy Myers, president, Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products; and Immediate Past Chairman Denny Michels, president and CEO of Link Manufacturing.
Aeroquip and Kunzman & Associates Team Up
This partnership will allow Kunzman & Associates to represent the entire Aeroquip line of products.
Fuel Economy Standards are Focus of Two Upcoming CAR Seminars
Advanced Powertrain Forum to discuss technology strategies to meet standards; Policy Matters session will explore better ways to set mandates.
Roadranger Marketing Announces License Agreement with K-Line Industries
The agreement provides K-Line with specially designed service tools tested and approved by the Roadranger organization.