Permatex Names Curtis Haines as Associate Innovations Manager
Permatex has named Curtis Haines as Associate Innovations Manager. Haines will work in conjunction with the Permatex product marketing and R&D teams to identify and develop new markets, as well as innovate product ideas for both new and existing markets.
Sunnen Products Company Appoints Chris Miltenberger New President and COO
Sunnen Products Company has appointed Chris Miltenberger President and COO, as announced recently by Matthew Sunnen Kreider, the company’s Board Chairman. Miltenberger brings Sunnen 25 years of experience in operations, management and business development for industrial and automotive manufacturing companies.
King Engine Bearings Announces Phillip A. Data as National Sales Manager
King Engine Bearings has announced the appointment of Phillip A. Data as its new national sales manager. Phillip brings with him 20 years of experience, most recently as National Sales Manager for Modern Silicone Technologies and Magnum Gaskets.
Luke Bawel Named Jasper Vice President of Logistics Groups
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the promotion of Luke Bawel to Vice-President of JASPER’s Supply Chain and Logistics Groups, which includes the Distribution Channels, JET Transit and Jasper Innovative Solutions (JIS).
IAC Group Names Robert ‘Steve’ Miller President, CEO and Director
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group announced that Robert “Steve” Miller will join IAC on July 20 as president, CEO and director, effective Aug. 7. He succeeds James Kamsickas, who has resigned as president, CEO and director, effective Aug. 6.
Hastings Manufacturing Announces New President and CEO
Hastings Manufacturing Company, a global piston ring manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Ken Holbrook as president and CEO. With Ken’s promotion, Jeff Guenther has been promoted to senior vice president sales and marketing.
Matthew Riddle Appointed President and CEO of Walbro Engine Management
Walbro Engine Management, a carburetor manufacturer and supplier of ignition, fuel delivery and storage components and systems, announced the appointment of Matthew Riddle as president and CEO. He will immediately assume responsibilities and will succeed Tony Martin, who has stepped down.
Chris Anderson Appointed Executive VP of Elgin World Trade
Chris Anderson has been appointed Executive Vice President of Elgin World Trade, an operating unit of global engine and chassis parts manufacturer Elgin Industries. Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, will oversee the World Trade business’s product import, export and sales operations. He reports to Elgin President Bill Skok.
John Dow Appoints Drew Dawson to Executive VP of Operations
Joe Dease, President of JohnDow Industries recently announced the appointment of Drew Dawson to the newly created position of Executive Vice President-Operations. Dawson brings lengthy experience to JDI in the tire and automotive aftermarket industries. He began his professional career in 1986 as a salesman with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Boston, Ma.
PERA Holds 69th Annual Conference and Welcomes New President
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) has been in Louisville, KY this past week for its 69th Annual PERA Conference where it welcomed incoming president Frank Owings of Titan Engines. Owings replaces outgoing president Robert McGraw of AER Manufacturing.
Hastings Names Sarah Kollar Marketing Manager
Hastings Manufacturing Company, a global manufacturer of piston rings celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2015, has announced the appointment of Sarah Kollar as Marketing Manager. Sarah Kollar has been appointed to the position of Marketing Manager reporting to Ken Holbrook, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing. Sarah previously performed account management for the company’s OEM activities
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Names Max Dull to Lead New Tool & Equipment Division
Before joining MAHLE, Dull was a business consultant assisting manufacturers and distributors in the automotive aftermarket. MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the appointment of Max Dull as general manager for its new division specializing in the tool and equipment segment. A well-respected aftermarket leader with more than 30 years of industry experience, Dull will report directly to MAHLE
