Alcantara Taps Detroit's AutoCom for Public Relations in U.S.
/PRNewswire/ -- Alcantara S.p.A., the leading Italian producer of premium automotive interior materials, has selected AutoCom Associates as its public relations agency of record in North America.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120309/DE67303LOGO )
Alcantara customers include Ferrari and Lamborghini, as well as a number of other major automotive manufacturers. The Alcantara name also is featured throughout the world on a variety of luxury marine, home-interior and high-fashion accessory products.
"AutoCom has been tasked with helping raise awareness for Alcantara within the automotive community throughout North America," said Maria Elena Furini, the company's corporate communication manager. "The agency brings a wealth of auto supplier and OEM public-relations experience to our global communication team."
Formed in 1972 and headquartered in Milan, Alcantara S.p.A. manufactures and distributes Alcantara -- a trademarked name for its upscale automotive upholstery materials. Soft to the touch, Alcantara is stain- and wear-resistant. It has become a luxury material of choice not only for cars, yachts and furniture, but also for high-fashion apparel and accessories.
Two finalists named for associate vice president for human resources; forums ...
Lori Hella and Mark Ankenbauer were named Tuesday as the finalists for the position of associate vice president for human resources at Central Michigan University.
The two were named after a national search, and each will be on campus for interviews and open forums next week.
Hella currently holds the position of CMU’s interim associate vice president for human resources. Her forum will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. April 10 in the Bovee University Center Lake Michigan Room.
Hella has held positions within CMU’s human resources departments since 1996 and previously worked for Saint Mary’s Health Services and Talent Tree Personnel.
Ankenbauer is Wayne State University’s former vice president of human resources. His forum is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. in the Bovee University Center Lake Michigan Room.
His previous experience includes working at WSU since 2007, as well as at Textron Inc., Ford Motor Company and Detroit Medical Center.
