Tom O’Brien Joins ARI
Tom O’Brien, former vice president of marketing at Dana Brake and Chassis, has joined ARI as vice president sales, special markets. In this new position, O’Brien will be responsible for national accounts, co-manufacturers, OE service and export sales for all ARI divisions.
Goodyear to Report 2003 4Q Results on May 19
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it would report fourth quarter 2003 financial results, plus details of its restatement of financial results for the years 1999-2003 on Wednesday, May 19. The report will be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. Robert Keegan, chairman and CEO, and Robert Tieken, executive vice president and CFO, will participate in the conference call. They will also provide an outlook for the first quarter of 2004.
BWD Offers New Illustrated Borg-Warner Brand Fuel/Emission Systems Parts Guide
Engine management parts maker BWD Automotive has released its new Borg-Warner brand fuel/emission system illustrated parts guide. The fuel system illustrated parts guide — catalog number FSB-04 — provides information for all Borg-Warner brand fuel system products lines, including carburetion, emission and fuel injection.
Dan Daniel Talks about the Future of ArvinMeritor’s LVA Business
Dan Daniel, president of ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) division, shared his predictions and plans for the future of ArvinMeritor’s LVA unit during an exclusive presentation on May 11 to Babcox editors and media representatives. ArvinMeritor is an $8 billion dollar company, with $850 million in annual sales at its Light Vehicle Aftermarket division, which Daniel leads. Two-thirds of the company’s business is in North America.
Herman Group to Offer Series of Leadership Teleseminars
The Herman Group, a human resource consulting firm and frequent contributor to aftermarketNews.com, is offering twelve teleseminars on leadership. The Herman Group consulting firm specializes in workforce and workplace issues. The firm advises corporate leaders regarding employee retention and organizational development to help them build workforce stability.
Who’s Tops in the Aftermarket? Find Out in AASA Top 100 Suppliers List
The 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Top 100 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers list will be distributed this month with Counterman magazine. The list, now in its second year, has been expanded to include the top 100 suppliers (up from 70 in 2003).
Modine Reports Growth in Sales and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter
Modine Manufacturing Co. has reported stronger financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, which ended on March 31. Sales for the fourth quarter increased 18 percent to $321 million from $272.6 million for the same period one year ago. This is the second consecutive quarter the company has achieved record sales.
SAE to Honor Delphi’s Battenberg
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation will honor Delphi Chairman, President and CEO J.T. Battenberg III with the Manufacturing Leadership Award at a dinner at Ford Field on Wednesday, May 12. The theme of the 2004 banquet is “Manufacturing Leadership for the Future: Celebrating the Year of the Supplier.” More than 20 automotive supplier companies will be recognized for innovative achievements across multiple categories.
Keith Kreft Awarded ETI Founder’s Award
Keith Kreft of Cupertino, Calif., was presented the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) Founder’s Award at the association’s recent board meeting. The Founder’s Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and support of the Institute. It is ETI’s highest honor. Kreft is the 14th recipient of the award since it was established in 1985.
Universal Automotive Appoints Two New Managers
Universal Automotive Industries has appointed Larry Newman and Arnold Slutsky to managerial positions at the company’s Autospecialty division. Newman joins Autospecialty’s Undercar Products Group as sales team program group manager. Slutsky has been named purchasing manager at Autospecialty’s Supply Chain division, based in Alsip, Ill.