GDX Automotive History::

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GDX Automotive History

• In 1984, GenCorp becomes the parent holding
  company for General Tire, while in 1986, General
  Tire combines the Chemicals/Plastics and
  Industrial Products divisions into a company
  called Diversitech General.As a response to
  1987s market conditions, GenCorp takes a new
  strategic direction, changing the company mix
  once again by selling General Tire and RKO
  General. To make better use of core competencies
  restructuring continues through 1988. Diversitech
  combines business segments to form GenCorp
  Automotive.GenCorp Automotive specializes in
  vehicle sealing and vibration control products,
  including weatherstripping, vibration control
  products, reinforced plastics, soft interior
  components and polymer products. The flexible
  flush glass sealing system becomes a key
  innovation in the product line.GenCorp
  strengthens their automotive segment in 1988 when
  they acquire the Bailey Corporation. Bailey
  provides GenCorp with key strategic strengths
  including inner and outer belt technology and
  increased extrusion capacity.

1980s
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GDX Automotive History

• In By the 1970s, General Tire has flourished and
  diversified. In 1972, the company counts five
  business segments which include General Tire, as
  well as Aerojet General, a company solely
  dedicated to aerospace and defense production,
  and RKO General, an entertainment
  company.Chemicals/Plastics and Industrial
  Products are divisions formed to produce
  manufactured goods such as extruded rubber
  products and automotive weatherstrips.

1970s

• In 1930, General Tire and Rubber launches their
  first international manufacturing operation in
  Mexico. This international expansion continues
  in 1934 when the company establishes a
  manufacturing operation in Canada. 1937 sees the
  company begin extruding gaskets for refrigerators
  and automobiles, marking the birth of GDX
  Automotive.dedicated

1930s

• W.F. ONeil establishes the General Tire and
  Rubber Company in Akron Ohio, and introduces
  GenCorp, which later becomes GDX Automotive, to
  the Automotive market.

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GDX Automotive Corporate Structure
Michael BryantPresidentGDX Automotive
Steve JeskeVice President Sales/MarketingGloba
l
Janice StippVice President FinanceGlobal
Doug CooperSenior Vice President LawGlobal
Troy CooleyVice President PurchasingGlobal
Burkhard BruhlManaging Director
OperationsEurope
Scott PaquetteSenior Vice President
OperationsNorth America
Jeff GilbertVice President EngineeringGlobal
Wolfgang FriesVice President Human
ResourcesGlobal
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Global Presence Means Local Support
North AmericaFarmington Hills, MI Batesville,
ARNew Haven, MOSalisbury, NCWabash,
INWelland, ONT
EuropeGrefrath, Germany Rehburg,
GermanyValls, SpainPalau, SpainChartres,
FranceCorvol, FranceSt. Nicolas, FranceOdry,
Czech RepublicPribor, Czech Republic
AsiaWanyuan, ChinaWorld
HeadquartersEuropean Headquarters
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Innovative Sealing Solutions

• Customize NVH Performance - Meet Customer
  Objectives
• Enhance Vehicle Styling
• Creative Assembly Solutions

Roof RailWeatherstrip
Quarter WindowWeatherstrip
GlassrunWeatherstrip
DecklidWeatherstrip
SecondarySeals
InnerWeatherstrip
Hood-to-CowlWeatherstrip
OuterWeatherstrip
Below Belt RetainerWeatherstrip
DoorWeatherstrip