BENTELER Automotive Corp

Benteler Automotive is internationally active. Operating under the Benteler name in Paderborn, Germany, the company is not only one of the largest automotive suppliers still in under family ownership, but also one of the largest steel tube manufacturers in Europe. Benteler Automotive develops and produces ready-to-install modules, components and parts for bodies, chassis and engines for nearly all global car manufacturers. The company operates nearly 50 sites in more than 20 countries throughout the world. Benteler Automotive also provides a full range of capabilities, which include research, design, prototyping, engineering, testing, manufacturing and advanced supply logistics concepts The company, which has been supplying the automotive industry since the mass production of vehicles began, has locations throughout the world including a facility in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Established in 1919, Rowerdink Inc. is a stocking distributor of a range of automobile parts for several automobile manufacturers. Based in Grand Rapids, Mich. it serves clients in the Midwestern United States. The firm provides automotive replacement parts including major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) lines to ACDelco, Timken, Denso and Motorcraft to name a few. The company offers replacement parts to major brands, including Acura, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan/Datsun, Porsche, Toyota, Land Rover, Lamborghini and many more.

Lorin Industries, established in 1943 is an industry leader in metal finishing. The multi-million dollar company, partnering with hundreds of customers in multiple countries and markets, continues to advance new market opportunities for anodized aluminum while welcoming new product development opportunities with its customers. From the door hinges to the handles to the kickplate the possibilities for anodized aluminum within the architectural hardware market is infinite. Lorin offers a portfolio of high-strength, custom color; durable product solutions developed to meet the unique requirements of door hardware. Today s automotive market requires material that is lightweight, yet durable, aesthetically pleasing, yet environmentally friendly. That is why, with increasing frequency, automotive is specifying Lorin s anodized aluminum for automotive use. Heating, cooling, as well as for purely decorative purposes, Lorin s anodized aluminum combines form and function as the material of choice for high-quality, cost effective appliance applications. Anodized aluminum from Lorin Industries offers infinite possibilities in communications, electronics, storage and other key players in the electronics age. Lorin s metal distributors include Alliance Metals, Baca Metal Centres, Coast Aluminum and Copper & Brass Sales, have multiple locations that stock Lorin material and are able to coordinate special purchase materials through Lorin for manufacturers anodized aluminum requirements. In addition, most have certified coil-service centers to further customize the material. Lorin s corporate office and manufacturing facility is located in Muskegon, Mich.