Suppliers

Sept. 1, 2003
John F Solewin has joined Girard Equipment Inc's national sales team. Most recently, he worked as terminal manager for two Superior Carriers locations

John F Solewin has joined Girard Equipment Inc's national sales team. Most recently, he worked as terminal manager for two Superior Carriers locations in New Jersey.

ArvinMeritor Inc has named Brian Casey vice-president and treasurer of the company. Before joining ArvinMeritor, he was vice-president of global financial systems for Lear Corp. ArvinMeritor has expanded the responsibilities of Sergio Carvalho, vice-president and general manager of suspension systems, trailer products, and ride control for the company's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group. Carvalho now will also oversee and manage worldwide braking systems for the group.

David Gilbert has joined TydenBrammall as quality assurance and product development manager. He previously served as vice-president of engineering and manufacturing for a manufacturer of inspection robotics. TydenBrammall has named Eric Hamilton federal sales manager. He most recently served as quality assurance manager and new product development manager.

Doug Beattie, former senior vice-president of sales and marketing at Liquid Controls, has retired. Beattie, whose career at Liquid Controls spanned 40 years, will be retained by the company under a contractor relationship.

Dana Corp's Commercial Vehicle Systems division has promoted Steve Slesinski to director of product planning. His most recent position was senior product and program manager.

Base Engineering Inc has added Scott Heim as national sales manager. He has 10 years of petroleum equipment technical sales and support experience.

Eaton Corp has appointed Robert Sell vice-president/chief information officer, replacing Donald H Bullock, who has a new assignment as vice-president — Asia Pacific. Sell most recently served as chief information officer for Moore Wallace Inc.

Bryan Schrandt, board member and minority shareholder of Indian Head Industries, has returned to the company as vice-president of sales and marketing for its MGM Brakes division.

Bob Montgomery has joined ACS as national sales manager of private fleet services for the company's PrePass program to validate commercial vehicles electronically. He previously was regional vice-president of member services for the American Trucking Associations.