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By Counterman
Standard Motor Products (SMP) announced that it is the recipient of Waytek’s 2021 Product of the Year Award for SMP’s Trombetta CAN bus power splitters and control modules.
Each year, Waytek presents the Product of the Year Award to recognize the supplier that has distinguished itself by introducing an innovative product that delivers outstanding value. The award also recognizes the chosen supplier’s strong commitment to excellence and collaboration with Waytek.
The Trombetta CAN bus power splitter and control modules series was selected to win the award due to its high quality, utility and quick acceptance by Waytek customers. The series enables the breaking out of CAN signals using one connector, reducing the number of required plugs, wires and harnesses.
“Trombetta’s CAN bus power splitters and control modules are an innovative solution quickly embraced by our customers seeking an affordable, compact product for connecting multiple devices to a J1939 CAN bus network,” Waytek Chief Customer Officer Kevin Pung said. “We are privileged to work with a supplier like Trombetta who is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with us and providing valuable solutions to our customers.”
“We are so proud to have been awarded Waytek’s New Product of the Year Award,” added Mike Hassinger, Trombetta’s director of sales and marketing. “The introduction of our new splitter products has been an exciting venture, and we strongly believe these products will emerge as the industry standard. We’d like to thank Waytek for this tremendous honor and look to a strong continued partnership in the future.”
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The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) announced additions to council leadership positions.
Council executive-committee members work together to provide leadership, direction and expertise for their specific council and strive to create an enriching and important networking group.
The Brake Manufacturers Council announced that John Bennett, managing director of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Detroit, was appointed incoming chairperson for the coming year. The council thanked and honored Mark Phipps, director of engineering for Bosch Brake Components, for his service as chairperson over the past three years.
The China Aftermarket Forum (CAF) announced that Ricky Wang, general manager, APAC, Wegman Automotive China, has been nominated the chair of the CAF executive committee. Lily Wang, deputy general manager, FORVIA, has been named to the executive committee of the council.
The Marketing Executives Council announced that the following individuals have joined the executive committee for the coming year: Aaron Shaffer, associate director of marketing, Standard Motor Products; Anna Heinendirk, director of marketing, strategy and business development, automotive aftermarket for Schaeffler Group USA; and Mario Garza, vice president of marketing, Motorcar Parts of America.
Modern Industry eXpertise (MiX) announced Ryan Devine, director, global product management, engineering and program management, Dana Inc., as incoming chairman for the ensuing year, and Angela Golden, senior marketing manager, repair and cross brands, First Brands Group, as member of the MiX executive committee. At the spring meeting, the council honored and thanked Brian Lesiewicz, general manager, sales and marketing, NGK Park Plugs (USA), for his years of service as the chair of the executive committee.
The Mobility Technology Council announced Brian Daugherty, chief technology officer, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, as a member of the council’s executive committee.
Supply Chain and Operations Forum has named the following individuals to the council’s inaugural executive committee: Dave Haley, senior vice president, operations, Cloyes; Joe Wright, director, Americas operations, DENSO Products and Services Americas; and Colin Tisch, vice president, corporate supply chain, Standard Motor Products.
The AASA AAPEX Events Committee added two vice chairs: Lisa Chamness, event manager, BG Products, and Jackie Donahue, marketing manager, experiential, NGK Park Plugs (USA). Three new members have been named to the AASA AAPEX Events Committee advisory group: Erica Chekaway, sales operations manager, automotive, hardware and textile, GOJO; Joe Kahle, U.S. marketing manager, Spectra Premium; and April Fristachi, marketing coordinator, Standard Motor Products.
The Intellectual Property Committee (IPC) has nominated Max Faistenhammer, brand protection and security manager, DRiV, as the chair of the executive leadership team. New to the executive leadership team is Vice Chair Antun Peakovic, director and chief IP, Americas, Schaeffler. Three new members have been named to the IPC advisory group: Diane MacDonald, corporate counsel, NTN Bearing; Todd Pleiness, senior IP counsel (CRP), MAHLE; and Eliza Crowther Boenigk, associate counsel, Standard Motor Products.
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By Counterman
Photo caption, left to right: Bob Courtney, mayor of Madison; Sen. Todd Young; Bill Long, president and CEO of MEMA; and Dominic Grote, president and CEO of Grote Industries.
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) recently recognized Sen. Todd Young as a 2022 recipient of the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award.
The award recognizes elected officials who have shown outstanding leadership on behalf of motor vehicle component suppliers.
Young, an Indiana Republican, received the award at the Grote Industries facility in Madison, Indiana. Grote is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of vehicle lighting and safety systems.
“It is a pleasure to host Senator Young at Grote Industries,” said Dominic Grote, president and CEO of Grote Industries. “His leadership continues to make a positive impact to the industry and the state of Indiana.”
MEMA President and CEO Bill Long presented the Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award.
“Senator Young works diligently to promote our industry,” Long commented. “He is a true champion of the motor vehicle parts sector, and we are honored to recognize his efforts with this award.”
Young is a leading manufacturing advocate and bipartisan leader in the U.S. Senate. Young’s work carries great significance for the auto parts industry, which provides more than 907,000 direct jobs, making it the largest creator of manufacturing jobs nationwide and contributing two-thirds of the value of a new vehicle.
“I am grateful for this recognition and the thousands of Hoosiers who work in the motor vehicle parts sector,” Young said. “In the Senate, I will continue to fight for policies like USICA that support domestic manufacturing and encourage American innovation.”
At the instrumental Senate Finance and Commerce Committees, Young has done much to advance MEMA manufacturing and competitiveness priorities. For example, he has been a leader of efforts in 2021-2022 to pass the CHIPS Act, with its vital motor vehicle legacy chip provision for the industry to increase U.S. semiconductor chip production to alleviate stressed supply chains.
In fact, Young was the Republican leader of the broad U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) that passed the Senate in June 2021. The bill includes the CHIPS Act, enhances supply chain resiliency and increases funding for R&D partnerships with manufacturers. Young is working hard to get a final version of this bill passed through Congress as soon as possible in 2022.
“Senator Young is a true champion of Indiana motor vehicle parts manufacturers and their 84,000 employees,” said Long. “We are pleased to present MEMA’s 2022 Industry Champion Award to Senator Young.”
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The Philadelphia Inquirer has recognized CARDONE Industries as a 2022 Top Workplace.
The award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee-engagement technology partner Energage. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection.
“I’m grateful for the participation of our employees and their honest assessment of our company and culture,” said Mike Carr, CEO. “When you give your employees a voice, it encourages a collaborative atmosphere where you can come together to navigate challenges and shape your path ahead. We’re thrilled to have achieved the Top Workplaces honor during our first year of participation.”
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Standard Motor Products (SMP) announced that it is the recipient of the 2021 Spirit of NAPA trophy, presented at NAPA Auto Parts’ Vendor Summit and Supplier Awards Banquet on May 25.
At the awards banquet, NAPA recognizes top suppliers for their contributions in categories such as quality, innovation, cataloging and sales leadership. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the prestigious Spirit of NAPA trophy, NAPA’s top honor.
This year, SMP was honored as the 2021 Spirit of NAPA award winner, as a testament to SMP’s significant impact on NAPA’s success.
“The Spirit of NAPA encompasses market leadership, outstanding products and service, and a firm commitment to winning the right way with integrity,” said Jamie Walton, NAPA’s executive vice president & chief merchandising officer. “Equally as impressive was the fact that despite a sales increase beyond expectations and global supply challenges, this supplier maintained a fill rate well above the Industry.”
“We are delighted and humbled to have been awarded NAPA’s top honor,” SMP CEO and President Eric Sills said. “We believe that the partnership between NAPA and SMP creates a powerful combination, one which has yielded tremendous success in the marketplace. “We recognize that to be successful, we need to do just about everything right, so I thank both NAPA and the thousands of SMP employees who contributed to this win.”
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