Judge OKs Sale of Delphi Brake Plant: TRW Deal Gives Saginaw Facility New Life
Delphi Corp. won a judge’s approval Thursday to sell its chassis business to a division of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., breathing new life into a Delphi brake parts plant in Saginaw, MI, that this time last year faced the prospect of closure. The sale makes good on a promise made in June, in Delphi’s contract with the UAW, to keep that plant running by teaming up with Delphi’s former owner General Motors Corp. to find a buyer. It also brings the Saginaw plant, with 670 hourly workers, into a company that has kept its head above water during the industry’s challenging times.
Danny Guido Named Top ASA Recruiter, Chairman’s Club Award Winner for 2007
BEDFORD, TX – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced the winner of its 2007 Chairman’s Club Award at the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Luncheon Nov. 3 in Las Vegas. This year’s recipient was Danny Guido, AAM, owner of Tony’s Service Center Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. The award honors ASA members who recruited
SPAL USA Names Director of Consumer Sales
ANKENY, Iowa – SPAL USA has named Thom Balistrieri director of consumer sales. He joins the company from Audiovox Corp., in Long Island, NY, where since 2005 he conducted key account relations in the United States and Canada while overseeing all manufacturers’ representatives and direct sales personnel. Balistrieri has more than 30 years sales experience
AWDA Announces 2007-2008 Officers; New Governors Added to the Board
Jim Tennant, AAP, president, Piston Ring Service, has assumed the chairmanship of the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA). Tennant follows recent AWDA chairmen Tim Sturdevant (2006-2007), Doug Washbish (2005-2006) and Fletcher Lord (2004-2005). Joining Tennant in the association’s top leadership positions are vice chairman Rusty Bishop, CEO, Federated Auto Parts Distributors, Staunton, VA; secretary Willi Alexander, president and CEO, Parts Depot, Roanoke, VA; and treasurer Timothy A. Lee, AAP, chairman, Lang Distribution, Kankakee, IL.
Brugman Joins Pioneer Automotive Technologies
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — Pioneer North America has named Louis Brugman general manager Product Planning for Pioneer Automotive Technologies, Inc. In this role, Brugman will provide product direction for all new products in Pioneer’s OEM customer portfolio. He will also lead a cross functional team with members from other divisions of Pioneer Corp. to develop
Canadian Auto Imports Hits Record
From AFX News Limited OTTAWA — A record number of Canadians imported vehicles from the United States this year and economists say the automotive shopping spree south of the border could drive down prices in Canada. Scotia Economics, citing data from the Registrar of Imported Vehicles, said Monday that Canadians imported a record 137,000 new
TRW Announces Steering Wheel Joint Venture in India with Sun
TRW Aftermarket Asia-Pacific Private Limited, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., and Sun Vacuum Formers Private Limited plan to form a joint venture company to manufacture steering wheel systems in India. Finalization of the agreement is pending approval by the Indian government. The proposed name of the joint venture is TRW Sun Steering Wheels Private Limited.
Mortgage Woes Could Spread to Cars
From AFX News Limited DETROIT — Rising delinquency rates on car and truck loans have some industry analysts concerned that subprime mortgage troubles could spill into the automotive finance business. In a note to investors Monday, Lehman Brothers analyst Brian Johnson said his analysis of auto loan-backed securities sold by Ford Motor Credit Co. and
Permatex Presents 2007 International Partner Award to America Europe International, Timken Australia
Permatex announced the recipients of its 2007 International Distinguished Partner Award at this year’s AAPEX show in Las Vegas. America Europe International and Timken Australia were named co-recipients of the award for their dedication and contribution to Permatex’s sales growth internationally. According to Tony Battaglia, director of marketing for Permatex, the award recognizes a commitment to profitability, consistent sales growth and long term results.
Mitchell 1 and ASE Present Technician of the Future Award
POWAY, CA – Colin Hoffard of Willow Street, PA, has received the Technician of the Future award, sponsored by Mitchell 1 and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Hoffard received the honor during a ceremony that took place on Nov. 12, in Scottsdale, AZ, Hoffard was recognized for having the highest score in