Cooper Standard Appoints 2 New Corporate Officers
Cooper-Standard Holdings has appointed Susan Kampe, chief information officer, and Christine Krathwohl, vice president global supply chain, as corporate officers.
Gabriel Announces Improved Misting Reduction Seal For Heavy-Duty Shocks
The enhanced seal is now available in the company’s FleetLine commercial truck, trailer and bus shocks and GasSLX adjustable shocks.
Bendix Online Brake School Enrollment Tops 40,000
Bendix opened access to brake-school.com in March 2013. Since then, the company says users have accessed its knowledge database and technical resource more than 2 million times.
Automotive Distribution Network Partners With Innova To Offer Unique Telematics Solution
The Innova Fleet Services system provides information on the real-time condition of vehicles, highlighting problems and their severity. Innova’s system also supplies predictive failure information; identifies parts needed for repairs and provides customizable maintenance schedules, among other features.
Fontaine Modification Fleet Services Hires Verl Brown As Northern Regional Sales Manager
Brown’s responsibilities will include building the firm’s customer base and strengthening relationships with major fleets in the northern half of the United States.
WABCO Acquires Laydon Composites Ltd; Expands Aerodynamic Product Portfolio For Heavy-Duty Trucks And Trailers Worldwide
WABCO says this acquisition creates attractive growth opportunities for both companies. WABCO’s strong global presence provides customers worldwide with increased access to LCL products; likewise, WABCO expands its market access to North America through LCL’s sales network and customer relationships in the region.
MEMA Testifies To House Subcommittee On NHTSA Oversight
As the automotive industry moves forward with increased collaboration with regulators, MEMA believes that NHTSA’s use of the NCAP program, voluntary agreements and rulemaking has the potential to address many of the industry’s current challenges.
Leaders Of HDA Truck Pride, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Announce Formation Of The Aftermarket Distributors Alliance
The newly formed company will serve to create and promote mutual business opportunities for members.
Gabriel Announces Improved Misting Reduction Seal For Heavy-Duty Shocks
The demanding conditions present in heavy-duty vehicle applications cause misting in all shock absorbers over time. Misting occurs when the oil within the shock absorber, critical to ride control performance, slowly leaks out of a seal in the product.
Borla Performance To Offer Complete Aftermarket Exhaust Systems And Components To Commercial Vehicle Industry
Borla’s initial entry into the commercial vehicle market will begin with complete exhaust systems for gasoline powered Workhorse Custom Chassis W42 and W62 delivery trucks.
