CRP Automotive Appoints Todd Gilbert as OES Business Development Manager

Cranbury, NJ… CRP Automotive (crpautomotive.com), a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, has named Todd Gilbert as Business Development Manager for its OES business. The announcement was made by Michael Palm, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at CRP Industries, who noted that Gilbert will be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities for the wide range of products offered by CRP Automotive.

A proven veteran of the undercar market, Gilbert has enjoyed a successful 25-year career with Freudenberg-NOK, the world’s market and technology leader in sealing technology. During his tenure, he held various positions in Product Development, Commercial Sales and Account Management. Most recently Gilbert was the Distribution Sales Manager for the Transtec brand of transmission and steering rebuild kits in the United States and Canadian markets.

In making the announcement, Michael Palm, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, expressed, “Todd is a welcome addition to our diverse organization. His years of experience and expertise in the power train market will go a long way in helping us further expand CRP Automotive’s offerings in the OES market.”

Todd Gilbert attended Bowling Green State University and hails from Huron, OH.

About CRP Automotive

CRP Automotive is a leader in the manufacture, marketing, and supply of OE quality import automotive parts. CRP provides some of the industry’s leading brand names, including AAE Steering System Components, Rein® Automotive Parts and Accessories, ContiTech Automotive Belts and Kits, Pentosin Technical Fluids, and AJUSA Engine Parts. All products are backed by the CRP promise of quality and superior service. Founded in 1954, CRP Automotive has established a solid reputation for exceeding its customers’ expectations. CRP maintains key distribution centers in the NAFTA market.

For additional information, visit: www.crpautomotive.com

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For additional information contact:

Monika LaPrete

CRP Automotive

Marketing Communications Director

Phone: (609) 578.4100

E-mail: mlp@crpindustries.com

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