Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC Reports 2005 Financial Results
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC (AAS), a manufacturer of exterior accessories for both OEMs and the aftermarket, has announced its financial results for 2005. The company said net sales in 2005 were $443.5 million, representing an increase of $51.7 million or 13.2 percent compared with net sales of $391.8 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2004. OEM sales were up $44.5 million, primarily related to new roof rack program launches.
Alan Johnson Named President, CEO of Advanced Accessory Systems
Advanced Accessory Systems, a manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems in North America and Europe, has announced the appointment of Alan Johnson as its new president and CEO. Johnson succeeds Terence Seikel, who announced plans to resign last summer, in order to pursue other interests. Johnson has been president and COO of Plastech Engineered Products in Dearborn, Mich., since early last year when Plastech acquired LDM Technologies of Auburn Hills, Mich.
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Cloyes Gear & Products Acquires Automotive Tensioners Inc.
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Lumileds Debuts New Philips Automotive Lighting Website
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Tint World Opens New Location in Louisville
Owners Scott and Susan Hellervik open Tint World Louisville, while planning two additional area locations.
Tint World Charlotte-Matthews Location Under New Ownership
The new owners are Zach Cohen and Zach Nussbaum.
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