Continental Receives Supplier Awards From Toyota
Company’s blind spot detection system receives Technology & Development Award; wheel speed sensors win Quality & Performance Award.
Valeo to Partner with ExtremeWrench.com
Valeo will offer rewards barcodes on its complete line of clutch components, flywheels and wiper blades.
Penray Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Jody Gilbert most recently held the position of general manager of Dealer Products Inc., a distributor of automotive parts and accessories headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Penray Names Automotive and Heavy-Duty Salesmen of the Year
Larry Collet was recently named Salesman of the Year for Penray’s Automotive Division, and Jason Hall was recently named Penray’s Heavy Duty Salesman of the Year.
Penray’s Bill Wicker to Retire
“Wee Willie,” as he is known by his friends and associates, has been an integral part of the success of the automotive division, the company says.
Chris Dietemann Named President of Quality Trailer Products
Quality Trailer Parts supplies fenders, brakes, axles, wheels, lights and other trailer products under the Rockwell American and Century Wheel & Rim brands.
Penray Promotes Tony Costa to National Sales Director
In his new role with the company, Costa will be responsible for all automotive aftermarket channels and Penray Automotive Division personnel. He will be based in his home office located in Uxbridge, Mass.
Caterpillar Expands Research and Development Center in China
Larger facility to support expanding operations in China and other growth markets.
Penray Welcomes Mike McCullough as Controller
McCullough will report to CFO Tom McGonigle and will be based out of Penray’s Wheeling, Ill., office.
Juan Roque Named President of Goodson Tools & Supplies
Roque (pictured at right) succeeds Mike Pulk (pictured at left), who will retire on Dec. 31.