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The 116,273 readers who voted in this year’s rankings once again put Bilstein at the top in the Sports Suspensions/ Springs/Shock Absorbers category. This means that Bilstein has been the auto motor und sport winner in the sports suspension, sports The readers of the magazine auto motor und sport have cast their vote: Bilstein remains unbeaten in the Sports Suspension/ Springs/ Shock Absorbers category. shock absorbers, and springs section seven times in a row. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) has recognized the generous support from the automotive industry, as well as those organizations whose contributions help to ensure the future supply of qualified, entry-level technicians. 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The announcement was made live on Speed from the auction block during Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach event. Best known as the hobby’s “Auctioneer to the Stars,” Los Angelesbased Cole will utilize his experience in the auction arena to help Barrett-Jackson source consignments for collector cars and add his more than 35 years of expertise and knowledge to find some of the most highly-collectible automobiles and automobile collections. Cole will work hand in Rick Cole has joined Barrett- Jackson as an Automotive Specialist to help consign collector cars and automobile collections. hand with Gary Bennett, vice president of Consignments. The Motor & Equipment Continued on page 31 Page 30 May 2012 Parts & People www.partsandpeople.com
Continued from page 30 Remanufacturers Association (MERA) has announced the appointments of Mark DiGiampietro, president, Flight Systems Electronics Group, and Matt Pohlman, vice president, global supply chain management, Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS), Delphi Corp., to the MERA Board of Directors. “On behalf of the membership of MERA, I would like to welcome Mark and Matt to the Board of Directors,” MERA President and COO John Chalifoux said. “I look forward to working closely with them and the other board members in 2012 to advance the interests of the remanufacturing industry.” Delphi Automotive has announced changes to its aftermarket sales leadership team. Ray Swetman has joined Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) as vice president, sales, independent aftermarket, North America. Swetman will be responsible for Malcolm Sissmore is now country director for DPSS Canada, leading Delphi’s effort to accelerate growth and expand its share of the automotive aftermarket in Canada. Ray Swetman joins Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) as vice president, sales, independent aftermarket, North America. directing Delphi’s aftermarket sales efforts, and driving customer and channel expansion. In addition, Delphi announced that Malcolm Sissmore, most recently vice president of independent aftermarket sales for North America, has become country director for DPSS Canada, leading the company’s effort to accelerate growth and expand Delphi’s share of the automotive aftermarket in Canada. Schwartz Advisors LLC, a mergers and acquisitions advisory and management consulting firm focused on the automotive aftermarket, announced that it has recently added two new partners, Dennis Welvaert and Mitch Williams, who will work on merger and acquisition initiatives and strategic consulting projects. Meritor Inc. has appointed Doug Wolma as general manager of Global Aftermarket Operations, and Craig Cartmill, vice president of Aftermarket Americas. Both report directly to Joe Mejaly, vice president and president of Aftermarket & Trailer. Wolma is now responsible for leading global operations and strategic deployment, including remanufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and the worldwide aftermarket footprint. The new position includes 20 facilities located in 12 countries around the world. In memoriam: Warren J. McEleney, 90, president of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) in 1971, died March 23. McEleney, who served on NADA’s board of directors representing Iowa from 1966 to 1976, began his career with McEleney Motors in Clinton, Iowa, in 1946. He was the father of John McEleney, who served as NADA chairman in 2009. The McEleneys were the first father and son to lead the association. “Warren McEleney was an exceptionally respected and beloved leader in the automobile industry and in his community,” NADA President Phil Brady said. Memorials may be made to Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, 1105 LaMetta Wynn Dr., Clinton, Iowa 52732. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com. Expressions of sympathy may also be sent to John and Ginny McEleney, 1111 Melody Hills, Fulton, Ill. 61252. In memoriam: Ferdinand Alexander (F.A.) Porsche, 76, died April 5. Matthias Müller, president and CEO of Porsche AG, paid tribute to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s services to the sports car manufacturer: “As the creator of the Porsche 911, he established a design culture in our company Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the creator of the Porsche 911, died April 5. that has shaped our sports cars to this very day. His philosophy of good design is a legacy to us that we will honor for all time.” His childhood was shaped by cars, and he spent much of his time in the engineering offices and development workshops of his grandfather, Ferdinand Porsche, before he enrolled at the Ulm School of Design. F.A. Porsche created the 911, now in its seventh generation. In addition to passenger cars, F.A. Porsche also designed the sports cars of the 1960s. His bestknown designs include the Type 804 Formula One race car or the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, now considered to be one of the most beautiful racing cars ever. A strong and clear design concept typified all of his product designs. His conviction was: “Good design should be honest.” Ferdinand Alexander Porsche received numerous honors and awards both for his work as a designer and for individual designs. n WE DELIVER! 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