John Corey of Stoneridge Elected 2014 MEMA Board Chairman
“I am honored to be selected as chairman of the MEMA board of directors,” Corey said. “MEMA has served as the voice for the motor vehicle supplier industry since 1904, and today represents more than 1,000 member companies. I look forward to working with the board and the association leadership team to continue MEMA’s growth and service to our industry.”
Continental Presents Northwood University With Female Leadership Scholarship
The scholarship award, which was originally established by the company in 2004, makes it possible for a Northwood University female student to participate in the annual Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) Legislative Summit.
Gregorio Borgo Named Pirelli’s First General Manager Operations
A new management role, general manager operations, has been created at Pirelli, and Gregorio Borgo has been appointed the first incumbent. Borgo, currently head of Pirelli’s Asia-Pacific region, will report directly to company Chairman and CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera in his new position.
Sean Lannoo Joins Continental As Sales Technical Training Specialist
The 13-year company vet returns to lead aftermarket technical support and training.
Continental To Sponsor AAPEX Media Center
The Media Center annually welcomes hundreds of reporters and editors from around the world who cover breaking news, announcements, exhibiting companies and special events at AAPEX. The Media Center will be located in the Sands Expo Center, Room 303.
David Mestdagh Appointed Vice President Of TRW Automotive Aftermarket, North America
TRW says the addition of Mestdagh to the team further strengthens the company’s position as it continues to roll out its Corner Module (braking, steering & suspension parts and systems), into the North American aftermarket.
CRP Industries Honored By The American Heart Association As Fit-Friendly Worksite
The company works with Wellness Solutions to provide employees with personal trainers, yoga, aerobics and Zumba classes, in addition to offering a wide variety of health services, including flu shots and health screenings. Additionally, CRP offers its employees an opportunity to participate in the “Weight Watchers at Work” program, and contributes 50 percent of the cost.
Continental Automotive To Invest More Than $35 Million In Henderson, N.C., Facility
Investment will create 40 new jobs and 88,000 additional square feet of production and warehouse space.
TransAxle Is Now An Eaton Authorized Rebuilder
TransAxle/TRC customers will now have expanded options to purchase remanufactured transmissions with 100 percent genuine Eaton components supported by Eaton’s Roadranger service network on a nationwide basis.
Magneti Marelli Inaugurates New U.S. Automotive Lighting Plant
This is the company’s first lighting production plant in the United States, further strengthening an already established presence in the NAFTA region, which includes plants in Ciudad Juarez and Tepotzotlan, Mexico, in addition to the company’s R&D Center in Auburn Hills, Mich., with 180 engineers.