Federal-Mogul President and CEO Extends Employment Agreement
Jose Maria Alapont to remain with the company through March 2013. Alapont joined Federal-Mogul in 2005 and is credited, in conjunction with Carl Icahn, with guiding the company to exit from difficult bankruptcy proceedings in the United States and United Kingdom. Under his leadership, the company has implemented its strategy of sustainable global profitable growth, restructured its global manufacturing and engineering network to better serve its diverse customer base and continued to invest in differentiating technologies to enhance fuel economy, reduce emissions and improve vehicle safety.
Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2009
DENSO, Johnson Controls and MAHLE earn highest honors.
Bendix Announces ‘The Passion That Drives You’ Scholarship Winners
Eight individuals will each receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Federal-Mogul Launching Year-Long Multi-Brand Campaign to Drive Demand for Premium Repair Solutions
Manufacturer’s ‘Smart Choice’ trade and consumer campaign aims to emphasize value of longer-lasting, better-performing replacement parts.
Magneti Marelli Expands North American Presence in Pulaski, Tenn.
Magneti Marelli said it intends to use this facility to continue manufacturing shock absorbers and related suspension parts. The company will be hiring a significant number of the current employees at the Pulaski facility, and has committed to increase those numbers in the next two years as it grows the business and expands the product line.
Northwood University to Honor William ‘Bill’ Grote III as 2010 Outstanding Business Leader
Grote began his career at Grote Industries as a district manager, then worked his way through several sales and marketing positions. Since 2004, Grote has served as the company’s chairman and CEO.
Roush/Fenway Racing #17 Crew Chief Drew Blickensderfer Named NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Year’
Sponsored by global automotive solutions provider and MOOG chassis parts manufacturer Federal-Mogul Corp., the MOOG Problem Solver of the Year Award is presented to the crew chief with the best overall in-race problem-solving performance throughout the Sprint Cup season.
WHI Investments Improve Nexpart Speed and Performance by More Than 45 Percent
WHI is making significant investment in infrastructure and technology, including innovations in Nexpart’s XML interfaces and catalog architecture.
Streamlight Appoints Michael Dineen Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Prior to joining Streamlight, Dineen was the director of sales — North American first responder markets for MSA in Pittsburgh, Pa. In his new role, Dineen will be responsible for overall sales management and leadership for all Streamlight markets, both domestic and international, including automotive, DIY, law enforcement, sporting goods, industrial, military and federal government, and Fire/EMS.
Northeast Ohio Tire Dealer Named North America’s Best
Enger Tire & Auto wins Tire Review Top Shop Award.