On the move 57 www.aftermarketonline.net MARCH 2024 Dean Langford has been appointed MD of MetLase, the Unipartowned engineering, manufacturing and assembly company. Unipart said Langford, who was most recently MD at Safetykleen, has more than 20 years’ senior engineering, manufacturing and supply chain management experience. He has held senior posts in businesses including McLaren Racing, Cullum Detuners and Ishida Europe. At MetLase he will lead the development and growth of engineering solutions for safety and mission critical industries. Unipart Technologies Group MD David McGorman said Langford would support the ongoing development of MetLase’s smart manufacturing and optimised tooling and assembly solutions in a range of target markets including automotive, technology and rail. Tenneco appoints Perrin as VP for DRiV EMEA Walters and Barnie join PACT sales team New chapter for Page at Imexpart Langford appointed MD of Unipart’s MetLase Sealing expert Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has announced a management team shake-up, with Matthias Sckuhr appointed CEO. Sckuhr was previously CTO and COO and succeeds Claus Möhlenkamp, who has become deputy CEO of the management board of the Germany-based Freudenberg Group — which includes several UK companies supplying the automotive aftermarket. Gary VanWambeke (above, right) has been appointed CTO and he will take over tasks formerly assigned to the COO. Meanwhile Kerstin Borrs continues as CFO, the post she has held since January 2024. Before joining Freudenberg in 2018, Borrs worked in the consumer goods industry for 25 years. John Perrin has been appointed VP and general manager of Tenneco’s DRiV replacement parts distribution and wholesale business for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Perrin, who started his career in 1996 as an aftermarket territory sales manager for Tenneco, will be based at DRiV’s European HQ in Belgium. Tenneco is a leading supplier of replacement auto parts through its established aftermarket brands across Europe including the UK market. DRiV president Chintan Sopariwala said Perrin had the ideal background to lead the DRiV EMEA team in accelerating product innovation and value creation for businesses and individuals at every level of the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarkets. Perrin joins DRiV EMEA as the business launches an allnew line of Wagner Sensors and the introduction of new product ranges under the Monroe and Walker brands. Imexpart has announced the appointment of Mark Page as its new sales director. IMEX said Page, who has a strong background in sales and a proven track record of driving business growth, officially joined the company in December. Page’s career over the last 15 years has been focused on the automotive sector, working with manufacturing and distribution organisations, and representing global brands in both OEMs and the aftermarket. Page said: “The aftermarket is ever-evolving, with innovation, efficiency, and technical support driving success – and I am excited to be part of the industry at IMEX. I am also looking forward to exploring IMEX’s diverse markets, including LVs, CVs, and the rapidly growing agricultural sector.” IMEX said the appointment comes as it expands its product range including car and van parts, new parts to cover the agricultural market. Sckuhr named CEO in Freudenberg shake-up PACT, the exclusive distributor of TecCom and eparts in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Andrew Walters and Sean Barnie as sales managers. Walters has more than 25 years of industry experience, bringing a wealth of sales and technical expertise. He was previously Northern sales and key account manager at Schaeffler VLS UK and will focus on engaging with PACT’s buyer and supplier partners to help streamline their operations. PACT said Barnie adds significant strategic and operational experience to the team, having launched Fil Filter in the UK and managed Pipercross Performance Air Filters across the UK and EMEA region. Mark Rudge, director at PACT, said: “We’re pleased to welcome both Andrew and Sean to the team.” John Perrin Mark Page Dean Langford Andrew Walters Sean Bernie
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