January 17, 2023 — DETROIT – The Piston Group today announced the appointment of Rosana Moura Garbacik as general counsel. In her role, Garbacik will be responsible for coordinating the …
Piston Group Hires Former Wayne County CFO Hughey Newsome
November. 17, 2022 — DETROIT – Hughey Newsome has been named chief financial officer for the Piston Group, reporting to Piston Group Founder and Chairman Vinnie Johnson, and Chief Executive …
Piston Group Donates $1 Million to the Pope Francis Center in Detroit
Redford, Michigan | November 19, 2020 — Piston Group and Vinnie Johnson is proud to support our local community and provide a donation to The Pope Francis Center during this time of need. Our commitment …
Piston Group Names Gordon R. Fournier Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Redford, Michigan | March 5, 2020 — Gordon R. Fournier has been named Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Piston Group. He will report to the group’s …
Piston Group Acquires Marion Industries in Ohio
Redford, Michigan | October 17, 2019 — Piston Group, the Detroit supplier of chassis and electronics assemblies, has added Honda to its customer list by acquiring Marion Industries from …
Piston Group Expanding, Adding Jobs in Van Buren Township
Redford, Michigan | October 3, 2018 — Piston Group plans to establish a new 154,000 square foot facility in Van Buren Township, a project that will generate a total …
VJ Foundation Golf Outing Supports Cornerstone Schools
August 24, 2018 — Now in its 12th year, the Vinnie Johnson Golf Outing benefits several charities in Detroit, including Cornerstone Schools. More than 100 golfers spent the day at the …
Bob Holloway Promoted to General Manager at Piston Automotive
Redford, Michigan | July 10, 2018 — Bob Holloway has been named General Manager at Piston Automotive, a Piston Group company. Holloway, who replaces Steve Hayworth, will be responsible for …
2017 NMSDC Show
October 23, 2017 — Piston Group is proud to celebrate diversity and fuel economic growth at the 2017 NMSDC Conference Business Opportunity Exchange. Piston Group members Irvin Automotive, Piston Automotive, …
Ford Motor Company Honors DTS with Q1 Certification
Detroit Thermal Systems employees at the world-class Romulus headquarters received the highly coveted Q1 certification, Ford Motor Company’s highest designation for suppliers. The award recognizes consistently good performance in quality, …
Piston Group Acquires Irvin Automotive Products
Excerpt from Crain’s Detroit — Piston Group closed Wednesday on the $175 million acquisition of Takata Corp. subsidiary Irvin Automotive Inc. The deal, first reported by Crain’s earlier this week, propels the Redford Township-based supplier owned …