Changes at DaimlerChrysler

So many changes are taking place in DaimlerChrysler the maker of high quality Mercedes wipers. And it’s not just about Chrysler being transferred to Cerberus but also include reshuffling of positions inside the company.

The DaimlerChrysler Board of Management has appointed Rainer Genes, Manager of the Bremen production plant, as the new head of Production Planning Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars effective June 1, 2007. Rainer Genes will replace Simon Boag who will be going back to Detroit on June 1, 2007 the same day that Genes will sit as the new Head of Production Planning.

Peter Scabert who is the current director of the Berlin production plant will also take over the responsibility for the Bremen plant also starting June 1, 2007.

Thomas Uhr, who is at present the head of the Production and Technology Center--- “Casting and Metal Forming” (PTU) --- will similarly takeover as the head of the Berlin plant on June 1.

Belte a part of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
Just recently ALUTEC-BELTE AG and Vodafone McLaren has made official their long-term partnership. BELTE becomes the team’s official supplier for heat treatment solutions.

It was in 1998 in Delbrück, Germany, the BELTE has established itself in Europe as the technology leader in aluminum heat treatment solutions. And presently it is implementing its global expansion strategy by partnering with major multi-national corporations in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Markus Belte, CEO said, "BELTE is very excited about joining Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - a team that demands the very best technology and engineering design. We are looking forward to contributing advanced technology to the team as well as using the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes global marketing platform to strengthen the implementation of our strategy to position BELTE as the market leader worldwide in aluminum heat treatment solutions."

Jonathan Neale, Managing Director, McLaren Racing also welcomes the partnership and said, “We are delighted to welcome BELTE as an Official Supplier to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes. Both BELTE and the team share the same core focus on innovation and engineering excellence. We are confident that Vodafone McLaren Mercedes can strongly support BELTE in its global expansion plans - this is an exciting step and we look forward to a successful future together."

Dwyane Thomas is a part time cook and full-time auto-enthusiast. This 31-year old Civil and Environmental graduate is a consultant at one of the engineering firms in Pennsylvania.