SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramzi Hermiz, vice president,
global supply chain, Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the appointment of
Dawn New-Echlin to the position of supplier diversity manager.
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Based at Federal-Mogul's headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, New-Echlin
will be responsible for developing and implementing a company-wide supplier
diversity program. She will identify minority suppliers with whom Federal-
Mogul can develop long-term supplier partnerships. New-Echlin will work with
the internal supply chain and sales organizations as well as with external
customers.
"Supplier diversity is an important element of our new business strategy,"
Hermiz said. "Having Dawn's experience will enhance our ability to attract
minority supplier partners and demonstrates our commitment to meeting our
customers' objectives."
Federal-Mogul recently formed its first strategic alliance with a
minority-owned supplier -- Paper Plas Inc., a leading Detroit-based paper
packaging and conversion services company. The alliance, announced April 2,
will provide replacement engine gasket kits, focusing its marketing efforts on
vehicle and equipment manufacturers that offer replacement parts in the United
States.
New-Echlin joined Federal-Mogul from Kenny Industrial Services, where she
held the dual role of business development manager and supplier diversity
coordinator. She has been involved with the Michigan Minority Business
Development Council, including serving in Project One leadership roles.
Project One team members from several corporations and minority business
enterprises meet monthly to discuss business opportunities, joint ventures and
training opportunities.
New-Echlin earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science and
environmental studies from the University of Michigan.
Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components and sub-
systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the
aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise,
proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and
marketing power to deliver products, brands and services of value to its
customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its teams,
products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and
employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs
47,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit
the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com .
SOURCE Federal-Mogul Corporation
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