Appointments (October 01, 2009)

Malcolm Sissmore has been appointed vice-president, sales, North America independent aftermarket, Delphi product and service solutions. Sissmore will be responsible for directing independent aftermarket sales efforts in North America. He replaces Tim Wheeler. Prior to coming to Delphi, Sissmore spent nine years as vice-president, sales and marketing, for Ultrafit Manufacturing in Mississauga, Ontario.

Beck/Arnley has announced that Jacob Cartmill has joined the company as a product specialist. In this role, Cartmill oversees brake hydraulics, including calipers, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, and brake hoses. He is responsible for product management efforts such as the introduction of new products, determining target pricing, creating new product packaging, researching and developing new product applications and technical literature, and working with data management personnel on maintaining catalogue, interchange, and pricing databases. Cartmill reports to Tom Fritsche, director of product management for Beck/Arnley.