IAC Opens New Europe Headquarters In Dusseldorf, Germany
When IAC was established in 2006, the company had 11 facilities in seven countries in Europe. Today, IAC has 26 plants and five technical centers established throughout Europe, servicing passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Lear To Acquire Automotive Leather Business
Company signs definitive agreement to acquire Eagle Ottawa, the world’s largest supplier of automotive leather.
Booming ReMaTec2013 Event Showcases A Dynamic And Highly Sustainable Reman Industry
The promise that remanufacturing holds for the future was underlined by a 25 percent growth in exhibitors and 30 percent growth in visitor attendance for this year’s two-day event.
SAE International, Consortium Of 11 Global Automakers Conclude Honeywell’s Low-Global-Warming Refrigerant Safe For Use In Cars
SAE International Cooperative Research Project’s expanded, extensive evaluation of HFO-1234yf refrigerant shows no change in its previous safety conclusions, according to Honeywell. Group reiterates that concerns raised by one automaker are based on “unrealistic” testing.
SAE Says Level Of Confidence In Safety Of HFO-1234yf ‘Continues To Grow’
SAE International Cooperative Research Project says latest extensive evaluation of HFO-1234yf refrigerant shows no change in its previous safety conclusions; group claims that concerns raised by one automaker are based on “unrealistic” testing.
SAE International Cooperative Research Project Offers Update On R-1234yf Refrigerant
The new group was established following concerns raised by both Daimler and Volkswagen regarding the safety of R-1234yf for use in motor vehicle A/C systems.
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SAE International Begins New 2012 R1234yf Cooperative Research Program
Initial participants in the research program have been named.
Fisker Automotive Appoints Tom LaSorda as Vice Chairman of the Board; Richard Beattie Named Chief Commercial Officer
LaSorda, former president and CEO of Chrysler Group, builds on existing global leadership strength of the Fisker Board; Beattie will lead marketing, sales and customer service teams as company grows.
Fallbrook Technologies Names Former Ford Exec Al Kammerer to Position of President
Auto industry veteran to lead Fallbrook’s product divisions.