Records Set at 2009 Autopromotec
This biennial event was held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre in late May.
Johnson Controls Among 2009 ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’
Through a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process, Ethisphere’s researchers and analysts reviewed more than 10,000 companies in order to determine the finalists.
BorgWarner Names Schmalzl Chief Technology Officer
BorgWarner has named Dr. Hans-Peter Schmalzl to the post of chief technology officer, reporting to Tim Manganello, chairman and CEO. He succeeds Mark Perlick, who retired after 10 years of service to the company. Schmalzl, 48, is responsible for driving the company’s innovation process, managing the corporate technology investment and assuring a pipeline of new engine and drivetrain product development on a global basis. In addition, he continues with responsibility for the Advanced Engineering function for BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems.
Indian Car Giant to Borrow Money for Takeover
From Coventry Evening Telegraph India automotive giant Tata Motors, which is poised to buy Jaguar and Land Rover, plans to borrow half a billion pounds on the money markets. The firm’s board of directors confirmed yesterday the money was needed to fund its expansion plans at home and abroad. As well as wanting to buy
Northwood’s DeVos Graduate School of Management Announces Dealership Executive MBA
MIDLAND, MI — In response to the increased demand for advanced degrees specifically tailored to retail dealership operations, Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School of Management, in conjunction with the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals (AFIP), has announced a first-of-its-kind Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program for dealer executives. The new MBA program will serve
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines, Part Four: Questions and Answers
Technology and the global economy are forcing the industry to ask some fundamental questions about the way suppliers and distributors address the products they make, buy and sell. In part four of a five-part series, Dave Caracci continues to look at some of these questions and offers some possible answers.
The Pros and Cons of Importing in the Aftermarket
The Catevo Group presents an article on how to provide the highest-quality aftermarket products at the lowest possible prices while still making a profit. The authors discuss the challenges and benefits that come with global sourcing. "Today’s global marketplace requires new thinking on how you do business," The Catevo Group wrote. "Sourcing products from around the world in some cases has become not just another option but a necessity to compete and ultimately survive."
Modine Board Forms Technology Committee, Looks to Strengthen Focus on New Product Development and Process Advancements
The board of directors of Modine Manufacturing Co. has created a Technology Committee to oversee strategic technical and commercial innovations and opportunities to improve the company’s long-term competitiveness. The committee is expected to play an active and creative role in helping to set Modine’s technology and commercial strategies. The five-member committee will oversee the evaluation of technologies as they relate to new and existing products, with a focus on the technology pipeline and the enhancement of market opportunities. They will also assist in establishing metrics to evaluate the impact of technologies on Modine’s global business lines.
Delphi, Union Reach Tentative Wage Pact
From AFX News Limited DETROIT — Struggling auto parts maker Delphi Corp. reached a tentative wage-cutting agreement Friday with its largest union in what may set the pattern for future pay in the U.S. automotive parts industry. The deal, which still must be voted on by Delphi members of the United Auto Workers, was signed
New Class of Workers Spans the Globe
When Shishir Madhugiri arrives at his Dallas office in the mornings, most of his colleagues are already finishing up a long day’s work. That’s because they’re halfway around the world in Noida, India. Madhugiri, a project manager at Dallas, TX-based Cyber Group Inc., has a job most people never dreamed of a decade ago.