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Gerd H. Huber, a veteran international automotive supply and aftermarket executive, has been named president of U.S. operations by GEDORE Group, manufacturer and worldwide marketer of tools for automotive, aerospace and wind energy industries.
GEDORE is best known in America for its KLANN specialty automotive tools, designed to save time and ease disassembly and repair jobs.
(PRWEB) November 13, 2009 -- Gerd H. Huber, a veteran international automotive supply and aftermarket executive, has been named president of U.S. operations by GEDORE Group, manufacturer and worldwide marketer of tools for automotive, aerospace and wind energy industries. GEDORE is best known in America for its KLANN specialty automotive tools, designed to save time and ease disassembly and repair jobs.
Huber holds a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Polytechnic College in Esslingen, Germany, and brings to GEDORE two decades of senior management experience in sales, marketing and distribution development, as well as product engineering and quality control. During 10 years with TRW, he was European program manager for airbags sold to Saab Rover and Fiat Later, at Ford Motor Company, he launched product programs for Focus involving three manufacturing plants. More recently, Huber served as Business Director for Albert Weber, where he obtained contracts from Chrysler GM and Ford for crankshafts and engine parts, and as president of MAHA-USA , who manufactures automotive repair shop equipment.
In his new position, Huber will guide expansion of distribution and sales for GEDORE’s specialized precision hand tools, which are designed for professional use by OEM and aftermarket technicians in automotive, aerospace and wind power applications.
The privately-owned GEDORE GROUP, headquartered in Remscheid, Germany, combines specialty tool and equipment manufacturing companies whose brands encompass 18,000 products serving professional users for 90 years. Its US operations, sales and service are based in North Charleston, SC. Visit www.gedoretools.com.
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