aftermarketNews Weekly (Aug. 20-24, 2012)
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Meritor Appoints Three to New VP Posts
Chris Villavarayan is named vice president, global manufacturing and supply chain management, Commercial Truck; Chris Snodgrass is named vice president, Axles & Drivelines, Commercial Truck, North America; and Joe Plomin has been appointed to the position of vice president, Global Brakes, Commercial Truck.
DENSO Announces Management Changes
Changes affect board of directors and executive directors.
Sales Representative – Tire Business Management Software – Aftersoft Network
Aftersoft Network NA is a leading provider of software for the automotive aftermarket in North America.
Babcox Media Announces Two Promotions
Regional Sales Manager Jim Merle has been promoted to publisher of Babcox Media’s Tech Group, which includes Underhood Service, ImportCar and Brake & Front End magazines and websites, as well as AutoCareProNews.com. Sean Donohue, also currently a regional sales manager at Babcox, has been promoted to associate publisher of TechShop magazine and TechShopMag.com.
McAuliffe and Gillespie to be Featured Speakers at AAIA’s Aftermarket Legislative Summit
Terry McAuliffe, former Democratic National Committee Chairman, and Ed Gillespie, former counselor to President George W. Bush, will discuss the current political climate in Washington and the upcoming 2012 Presidential elections.
AkzoNobel Strengthens Leadership in Key Markets
AB Ghosh, currently director of the Automotive and Aerospace Coatings Americas business, will succeed Rob Molenaar as managing director, Powder Coatings.
MAM Software Expands Its Staff
Automotive aftermarket software specialist adds industry experts to support growth.
Michelin Appoints Senard to Succeed Rollier as CEO
The announcement came at the same time the tiremaker reported its 2010 financial results, which included a 21 percent increase in revenue, to 17.9 billion euros (approximately $24 billion).
Affinia Group Names New Directors; Announces Proposed Private Offering of $75 Million Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014
Affinia has named two directors to its board: William Lasky, president, CEO and chairman of Accuride Corp., and James McElya, chairman and CEO of Cooper-Standard Automotive.