Akebono Brake Names Central Region District Manager
Akebono Brake Corp. has appointed Mike Bruening district manager for the central region, expanding its sales team. “The growth of our business is driving us to add talent,” said Ken Selinger, director of Akebono aftermarket sales and marketing. “Mike strengthens our sales force with his decades of experience serving the biggest names in the automotive
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Akebono Promotes Yagyu to Sales Manager Position
Akebono Brake Corp. promoted Alex Yagyu to general manager of OE and independent aftermarket sales. Yagyu has been with the company for 18 years. Tommy Rivera, also an 18-year veteran of Akebono, will now be responsible for aftermarket sales, in addition to his current role as product development director.
Akebono Makes Plant, OE Sales Appointments
(Akron/Tire Review) Akebono Brake Corp. announced that Seiji Onoda has returned to the U.S. arm of Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd. as director of manufacturing.
Itochu Boosts Investment in Akebono Brake
(Akron/Tire Review) Itochu Automobile America Inc. and Itochu International Inc. have combined to acquire an interest in Akebono Brake Corp.
Akebono Changes Name to Strengthen Brand Position
(Akron/Tire Review) Akebono Corp. North America announced that as of Jan. 1, its North American headquarters will operate under the name Akebono Brake Corp.
Akebono Moves HQ to Kentucky
(Akron/Tire Review) Akebono Corp. North America (ACNA) is relocating its North American headquarters from Farmington Hills, Mich., to Elizabethtown, Ky.
AWDA Challenge Raises $95,000 for University of the Aftermarket Foundation
Distributors and suppliers who participated in the most recent AWDA Challenge made a record-setting donation to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation.
Bridgestone Unveils New In-Wheel Motor System
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Bridgestone Corp. has unveiled a more compact, lighter version of its revolutionary in-wheel motor system for electric vehicles.