William Conaty Elected to Goodyear Board
Conaty served as General Electric’s chief human resources officer from 1993 to 2007. He joined GE in 1967 and in his 40-year career, moved through a progression of leadership roles in the company’s transportation, aerospace and aircraft engines businesses.
Kevin Dowd, Harry Wilson Named to Visteon Board of Directors
Dowd is the chairman and managing member of Berkeley Square Advisors LLC, an advisory consulting firm. Wilson is chairman and CEO of MAEVA Advisors LLC, a turnaround and restructuring advisory firm based in Scarsdale, N.Y.
New VDO Door Systems Program Adds 216 SKUs
New 2012 catalog increases SKUs by 23 percent; now exceeds 1,186 part numbers.
Transtar Releases Automatic Transmission Parts Catalog
Featuring more than 150 automatic transmissions, this catalog is the most comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date and user-friendly catalog in the industry, according to Transtar.
Johnson Controls Unveils Newly Renovated, World-Class Battery Technology Center and Test Facility
The renovation was supported, in part, by the $299 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) matching grant Johnson Controls received in 2009. In addition to the expansion enabled by the stimulus matching grant, Johnson Controls said it also made significant R&D equipment and scientific investments, including new labs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
SEMA Awards $112,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders
For 2011, 56 scholarships were provided to those pursuing careers in the industry, and 12 loan-forgiveness awards were presented to qualified employees of SEMA-member companies.
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Announces New President
Norihiko Adachi has held numerous positions throughout his many years with NGK, including assignments in Europe and the U.S., moving up steadily throughout the years. His role before the promotion was general manager, sales & marketing, Headquarters, Automotive Components Groups, Japan. During his time as general manager, Adachi was instrumental in overseeing all sales and marketing efforts.
Guest Commentary: Silence Is Not Feedback — The Dreaded Performance Review
Most employees desire to know truthfully how they measure up in the eyes of their leader or manager. It is a human trait to desire feedback with regard to any endeavor that we feel is important and life-changing.
WHI Solutions Nexpart eBay Link Surpasses 1 Million Listings
WHI Solutions offers its 8,000 Nexpart-enabled parts selling locations the ability to sell parts to more than 14 million unique monthly visitors on the eBay Motors site, where a part sells every second.
Falken Names HR Chief
Vivien Winneke has been appointed director of human resources for Falken Tire Corp.