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WALBRO ENGINE
management addS capacity and technology support for GLOBAL
multilayer FUEL tank business
August 13, 2010
TUCSON, ARIZONA -
Walbro Engine
Management, a global leader in engine management technology solutions for
non-automotive applications, is expanding its multilayer fuel tank production
and support capabilities to meet the rapidly increasing demand for low
evaporative emission fuel tanks in the global Lawn & Garden and Recreation &
Marine markets. Walbro Engine Management has announced the addition of two new
advanced multilayer blow molding machines; one for installation in North America
at the end of 2010, and the other for installation in Thailand in mid-2011.
Additionally, Walbro Engine Management plans to add several more blow molding
machines in late 2011 and 2012. These additions complement the existing
capacity and technical resources established by Walbro over the past five years
in Cass City, Michigan.
“As tighter
evaporative emission regulations are being implemented and enforced, our
multilayer fuel tank technology provides customers with a durable long range
solution that ensures compliance to the end of a product’s life cycle, with a
variety of different fuels,” said Tony Martin, President & Chief Executive
Officer, Walbro Engine Management. “Walbro’s pioneering efforts in multilayer
tank technology puts us on the leading edge of evaporative emissions solutions.
Our expanded manufacturing capacity and footprint, coupled with additional
technical support personnel, will help ensure that our fuel tank business is
very well positioned to bring the latest technical solutions to our global small
engine customer base.”
To
support their business expansion, Walbro recently added
three experienced technical personnel to
its growing fuel tank business team.
Chris Quick has joined Walbro Engine Management as Business Unit Director
- Fuel Storage & Delivery. Quick is responsible for increasing Walbro’s
global fuel tank sales and supporting the start-up of tank manufacturing at
Walbro’s facility in Thailand. He is based in Troy, Michigan.
Quick
has 30 years of experience in a variety of manufacturing, commercial and
business management roles, primarily in the automotive industry. Prior to
joining Walbro Engine Management, Quick was responsible for all North American
fuel tank systems facilities focused on lean practices and standardization of
methodology, process and operation procedures, with a leading automotive
supplier.
Todd
Lemieux has joined Walbro Engine Management as Senior Manufacturing Engineering
Manager, based at Walbro Thailand. Lemieux is responsible for the start-up of
the blow molding operations in Thailand and Asia.
Prior to
joining Walbro, Lemieux spent nearly 12 years with a leading automotive supplier
at various locations, including a recent assignment in Thailand. While in
Thailand, Lemieux held multiple positions including engineer, purchasing
supplier development, and warranty.
Kamtorn
Saidarasamoot has joined Walbro Engine Management as Quality Manager based at
Walbro
Thailand. Saidarasamoot is responsible for quality assurance and quality
control for the start up of Walbro’s blow molding operations in Thailand, and is
responsible for ensuring that Walbro’s global quality standards are brought to
Thailand’s blow molding operations.
Prior to
joining Walbro, Saidarasamoot held
several positions with a leading automotive supplier including Global Supplier
Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Assistant Manager, and Customer Support
Engineer.
Walbro Engine
Management is a global market leader of engine management systems for the lawn
and garden, recreational and marine, outdoor power equipment, and two-wheel
small engine markets. Walbro Engine Management manufactures ignition systems,
fuel injection, air/fuel management systems and fuel storage and distribution
systems. Walbro Engine Management is a global organization with manufacturing
and engineering facilities in China, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the
United States, with headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Additional information
regarding Walbro Engine Management is available at
www.walbro.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ann M. Guernsey
Walbro Engine Management
(520) 877-3000
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