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Automotive factory has new name
By Steve Dunn /Gate City Managing Editor
The plant in Keokuk formerly known as Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems - North America has a new name that reflects the formation of a new company.
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems - North America has acquired GDX Automotive to form Henniges Automotive, according to a news release from the newly formed company.
The Henniges name is derived from GDX Automotive's most recognized brand founded in Germany by Ernst Henniges in 1951. Henniges Automotive will offer stronger, more diverse product lines in both sealing and anti-vibration systems globally, the news release says.
Robert DePierre, chief executive officer of Metzeler Automotive Profiles, will serve as CEO of Henniges Automotive. DePierre spent 20 years with Benteler Automotive. In 2006, DePierre joined Wynnchurch Capital as an operating partner and served as CEO of Android Industries.
Other key positions at Henniges will be filled by Rob Barrow, executive vice president of Global Sealing Systems; Burkhard Bruhl, executive vice president of Global Anti-Vibration Systems; and Boris Gavric, who will oversee the integration process of the two companies as integration manager.
“As Henniges Automotive, we are better positioned to serve our customers globally, while strengthening our position in North America,” DePierre said. “With enhanced capabilities worldwide, I am confident that Henniges Automotive will grow to become a leading supplier of sealing and anti-vibration systems to the global automotive industry.”
The global headquarters will be located in Farmington Hills, Mich., and will oversee the management of 16 facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Besides Keokuk, other locations are Farmington Hills; New Haven, Mo.; Reidsville, N.C.; Frederick, Okla.; Chester, S.C.; Oakville, Ontario; Welland, Ontario; Guadalajara, Mexico; Gomez Palacio, Mexico; Grefrath, Germany; Rehburg, Germany; Pibor, Czech Republic; Ostrava, Czech Republic; Beijing, China; and Changchun, China.
The combined global operations of Henniges Automotive had sales of $700 million in 2006.
Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems - North America has acquired GDX Automotive to form Henniges Automotive, according to a news release from the newly formed company.
The Henniges name is derived from GDX Automotive's most recognized brand founded in Germany by Ernst Henniges in 1951. Henniges Automotive will offer stronger, more diverse product lines in both sealing and anti-vibration systems globally, the news release says.
Robert DePierre, chief executive officer of Metzeler Automotive Profiles, will serve as CEO of Henniges Automotive. DePierre spent 20 years with Benteler Automotive. In 2006, DePierre joined Wynnchurch Capital as an operating partner and served as CEO of Android Industries.
Other key positions at Henniges will be filled by Rob Barrow, executive vice president of Global Sealing Systems; Burkhard Bruhl, executive vice president of Global Anti-Vibration Systems; and Boris Gavric, who will oversee the integration process of the two companies as integration manager.
“As Henniges Automotive, we are better positioned to serve our customers globally, while strengthening our position in North America,” DePierre said. “With enhanced capabilities worldwide, I am confident that Henniges Automotive will grow to become a leading supplier of sealing and anti-vibration systems to the global automotive industry.”
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The combined global operations of Henniges Automotive had sales of $700 million in 2006.
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