Monroe Expands HD Brake Line-up
Tenneco Inc. has introduced Monroe Dynamics disc brake pads and shoes for heavy-duty trucks.
Sanchez Appointed President of Remy Unit
Remy International Inc. appointed Jesus “Jay” Sanchez as president of the company’s Electrical Aftermarket business unit.
TWNA Honors Mike Pennington
Mike Pennington, ArvinMeritor senior director of global marketing communications and industry relations, was honored with the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Truck Writers of North America.
Webb Wheel Hires Marketing Chief
Rick Kempski has been hired by Webb Wheel Products as its new vice president of marketing.
HD Aftermarket Week ’08 a Success
Nearly 1,800 heavy duty aftermarket executives and professionals attended Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’08 (HDAW) held in January at The Mirage, Las Vegas.
Top NHTSA Rule Maker to Present at HDMA Conference
Stephen R. Kratzke, the Associate Administrator for Rulemaking, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will be a featured speaker at the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s (HDMA) Heavy Duty Dialogue ’08.
JV Formed for Shock Absorber Supply in Europe
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) ArvinMeritor and TRW Automotive have laid out plans to form a joint venture for the distribution of aftermarket shock absorbers in Europe, with the planned operation covering all light vehicle shock absorbers both companies’ produce for the region.
Goodyear Names Chief Procurement Officer
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. hired Mark Purtilar as its new chief procurement officer, replacing Gary Miller, who is retiring after 40 years with Goodyear.
IMCO Acquires Pipe Maker
(Akron/Tire Review) IMCO (International Muffler Co.) has acquired Tubex Manufacturing Ltd., which produces pre-bent exhaust pipes for sale in the U.S. and Canada.
PSI’s Cohn Set as Clemson Presenter
(Akron/Tire Review) Al Cohn, director of new market development and engineering support for Pressure Systems International, will be one of the key presenters at the upcoming Clemson University-sponsored Tire Industry Conference.