Component manufacturers

Sept. 1, 2004
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, a new joint venture between Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Corp, has appointed Bill Mossing assistant

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC, a new joint venture between Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Corp, has appointed Bill Mossing assistant general manager. He will join Kishor Pendse, president of the new business. Mossing most recently served as director of operations for Dana's Commercial Vehicle Systems division. Pendse most recently served as vice president and general manager of the Bendix wheel-end business team.

TrynEx International has named Tim O'Neill to the newly created position of manager — sweeper sales. He formerly worked with truck-house and lawn and garden distribution venues.

Rick Rickman has been named vice-president of sales for Ridewell Suspensions. Before joining Ridewell, Rickman was director of sales for Watson & Chalin Mfg Inc. He replaces Jerry Steele, who has agreed to stay with Ridewell. Steele, who served as vice-president of sales for 11 years, will serve the organization in various capacities including customer service and trade show representation.

Transportation Technologies Industries Inc's board of directors has named Andrew M Weller to succeed Thomas Begel as chief executive officer. Begel will remain as chairman. Weller has served as TTI president and chief operating officer since January 2000 and as a director since September 1994. TTI has appointed Adnan Hiros director of engineering services. He had served as senior account engineering manager.

Gunite Corp has appointed Dale Christiansen plant manager for the Gunite foundry operation in Rockford IL. He most recently was general supervisor — quality control.

Roger Hatten has assumed duties as plant manager of Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems' Lebanon IN assembly plant, while Steve Limberg was named to the plant manager post vacated by Hatten at the Mitchell SD plant. Hatten takes over from Brian Beheydt, who was elevated to general manager of Hendrickson Spring. Limberg moved to the trailer division from Hendrickson Stamping, where he served as materials supply chain manager.

Chris Glinka has joined Reflexite Americas as an industry manager for the company's transportation group. Based in Chicago IL, he replaces Ken Delegan, who was promoted to Americas sales manager. Glinka had worked for Associated Spring/Barnes Group of Plymouth MI as a regional sales representative.

The Holland Group has named Ron Kneule eastern United States regional sales manager, and he will be based in Muskegon MI. Kneule previously was a regional sales representative.

Triseal Corp has appointed Patrick J Leahy marketing and sales director — new business development for its heavy-duty wheel seal products. He previously served as vice-president of sales and marketing for USA Harness Inc.