Affinia Under Vehicle Group Names New Marketing Manager

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Affinia Under Vehicle Group Names New Marketing Manager

 

McHENRY, Ill. (Feb. 1, 2006) - Affinia Under Vehicle Group has appointed
Ken Myers as marketing manager of branded products, responsible for the
Raybestos(r) brand brakes, Spicer(r) Professional Grade Chassis, Aimco
and McQuay-Norris brands. 

Based in Affinia Under Vehicle Group headquarters in McHenry, Ill.,
Myers' move to the marketing division follows his six-year tenure in
sales and product management for several Affinia Under Vehicle Group
brands. In his new role, Myers will oversee all aspects of marketing for
the Group's family of automotive aftermarket brands.  

"Ken has been an integral member of our team for several years," said
Bob Kaulig, vice president of marketing for Affinia Under Vehicle Group.
"His knowledge, enthusiasm, professionalism, and many years of varied
automotive aftermarket experience will serve him well in this new role."

An ASE certified mechanic, Myers began his automotive career at
Chevrolet and Ford dealerships prior to positions as store manager for
Goodyear and Sears. Since joining Affinia Under Vehicle Group in 1999,
Myers has served as district sales manager for NAPA and hydraulic
product manager. Most recently, he was an Affinia Under Vehicle Group
friction product manager.  

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in
Business Administration, Myers also has received recognition for his
service as a U.S. Army Reserves sergeant in the military police.

Affinia Under Vehicle Group, located in McHenry, Ill., is a global
supplier of top quality automotive components for under vehicle
applications. Products include Raybestos(r) brand brakes and Aimco brake
products, and McQuay-Norris and Spicer(r) Professional Grade Chassis
parts. Affinia Under Vehicle Group is part of Affinia Group Inc., a
global supplier of top quality automotive components for under hood and
under vehicle applications. The Affinia family of brands also includes
WIX Filters in North America, and South American and European brands
include Nakata, Urba and Quinton Hazell.

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