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Morin resigns as CEO of Valeo over a disagreement
Paris, France – Valeo has announced that CEO Thierry Morin has resigned. The move comes following a reported disagreement over company strategy. Jacques Aschenbroich has been named as his replacement. Morin had been Chairman and CEO for eight years.In a statement, Valeo said, “This decision comes as a result of ...
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Wagoner steps down as CEO of GM at request
Washington, DC – GM CEO Rick Wagoner has stepped down at the request of the US presidential administration. He will be succeeded as CEO by COO Fritz Henderson.Board member Kent Kresa, Chairman Emeritus of Northrop Grumman, will take over as interim non-executive chairman of the GM board.GM has said it ...
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ArticleEastern Europe’s engine of growth
Why Hungary?Mercedes moves inGM plans no assembly restartAutomation and shifts in productionNew machinery - the ‘Dream Budget’Cold test and hot testNext stop - UzbekistanPlant building – integrator or GM?Suzuki revisitedRenaissance manSumming up the Suzuki way in HungaryKey suppliers in HungaryMany financial commentators have forecast that after the current recession ends, ...
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Muir steps down as CEO of Mazda
Oberursal, Germany – Mazda Motor Europe CEO James Muir has stepped down from his position. Muir’s replacement will be current Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Guyton.Muir, who had been head of Mazda’s European operations since 2005, is said to be taking up a new position outside Mazda, possibly with a rival ...
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ArticleWhat lies beneath the site
History in the makingNew beginning for Browns LaneEven before the recent slowdown, questions of how to deal with a industrial plant at the end of its useful life had preoccupied automakers for some time. The core concept of what an automotive manufacturing site should be has, after half a century ...
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ArticleComposites in carmaking
As fuel prices continue to rise and awareness of climate change grows, one might expect carbon fibre and other lightweight composites to be at the top of every carmaker’s R&D shopping list, but things are not so simpleFrom the supercar to the super low-cost carRound and black – and a ...
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Perkins Engines appointed Henricks as company president
Peterborough, UK – Perkins Engines has appointed Gwenne Henricks as company president. Henricks was formerly vice president of Caterpillar’s Electronics and Connected Worksite Division in North America.Henricks will be replaced at Caterpillar by Hans Haefeli, who will lead Caterpillar’s Advanced Systems Division including, transmissions, hydraulics, lower power train and OEM ...
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REGO-FIX named Weber managing director
Tenniken, Switzerland – Tool manufacturer REGO-FIX has announced the appointment of Richard Weber as managing director. Weber replaces Peter Tester, who held the position for the past 12 years.Previously, Weber was responsible for the strategy and commercial development at the firm. Weber will continue as a member of the company’s ...
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Cravero appointed as chief executive officer of Alfa Romeo
Turin, Italy – Fiat has appointed Sergio Cravero as chief executive officer of Alfa Romeo Automobiles. The appointment comes as the group finalizes plans overhauling its in-house management structure.Among other activities, Cravero will control development of product concepts, coordinating product development of individual models and determining product initiatives for the ...
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ArticleControl Fair 2009 preview
The Control exhibition gives carmakers the chance to get upclose and personal with quality management tools. Hexagon MetrologyGE Sensing & Inspection TechnologiesMitutoyoMinitabDakota UltrasonicsUndeniably one of the premier events in the quality assurance calendar, the 23rd Control International Trade Fair is scheduled to take place at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre from ...
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ArticleHannover Fair 2009 - an automatic choice
A look at what is sure to interest carmakers at the upcoming Hannover FairSiemensABBFronius InternationalArcelorMittalDespite the recession, the Hannover Fair 2009 international trade exposition, taking place 20-24 April, looks set for a bumper year. This year’s show sees the regular portfolio of annually-held trade fairs —INTERKAMA+, Factory Automation, Industrial Building ...
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Krafcik promoted to CEO and president of Hyundai Motor America
Fountain Valley, California – Hyundai Motor Corporation promoted John Krafcik, one of the longest-serving executives at the South Korean carmaker and one of the industry’s leading manufacturing experts, to Acting President and CEO Hyundai Motor America.He steps in for former Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Jong Eun Kim, who ...
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Lindquist takes the CEO position at PIAB
Täby, Sweden – PIAB, a global leader in industrial vacuum technology, has appointed Per- Erik Lindquist to the position of CEO as the company continues its worldwide expansion and ongoing capture of new market segments. With more than two decades of experience at global companies in related industries, Lindquist will ...
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Nair is the new Vice-President for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok, Thailand – Ford has appointed Raj Nair as the new Vice-President of Operations for Asia Pacific and Africa, while Jeffrey Wellman has been appointed Executive Director of Purchasing for the region.They will be based in the Asia Pacific and Africa headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Nair reporting ...
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Mondragon takes the President and CEO post of Ford Canada
Ontario, Canada – David Mondragon has taken up his new post as President and CEO of Ford Motor Company of Canada. “It’s an exciting time to join Ford of Canada as we accelerate plans to introduce new fuel-efficient vehicles, especially small cars and crossovers, which are exactly what Canadian consumers ...
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ArticleMaking light work of heavy equipment
Adapting to current economic conditionsFacility investment to improve efficiencyFarm and construction equipment innovationsDeveloping the product rangeJCB launches first in-house diesel engineGuarding against excessive complexityLessons for carmakersAs carmakers search for solutions to help steer them through tough economic conditions, there are lessons from recent innovations by agricultural and construction equipment manufacturersIt’s ...
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ArticleOne for all integrators
Rising quality expectationsResistance to changeVirtual design and buildGetting it right from the startFactoryTalk – optimising manufacturingAVL’s growing ambitionsPreparing staff for global demandsHow integrators and suppliers are adapting to ensure they keep up with the changing demands facing carmakersAs the automotive industry flattens in mature economies and emerging countries play catch ...
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ArticleThe Indian juggernaut
Mercedes-Benz – the road to full manufacturingBMW looks to local marketsGM launches second plant in TalegaonFord undertakes powertrain expansionMahindra & Mahindra goes globalBajaj Auto’s new-age philosophyAs carmakers and suppliers around the world re-assess their position in the global market and adjust to economic uncertainty, India’s key automotive players have plans ...
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Buchholz leads TI Automotive as managing director
Warren, MI. – Fluid storage expert TI Automotive has named Dr. Thomas Buchholz as managing director of its European Fluid Carrying Systems business.He will report to Joachim Burkhardt, president Fluid Carrying Systems and COO Europe.www.tiautomotive.com
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Toyota makes strategic changes to its North American operations
Erlanger, Kentucky – Toyota has made a number of changes to its North American operations. Tetsuo Agata has been appointed President and COO of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA) and has been promoted to Senior Managing Director of TMC. Agata replaces Seiichi Sudo, who has been named ...