Walter E. Frankiewicz Named CEO at PureForge

PureForge, the leader in the development of innovative brake solutions, has announced that Walter E. Frankiewicz has been named CEO.

Frankiewicz brings more than 30 years of executive leadership, engineering, operations, finance and sales expertise in the automotive braking industry to his new role at PureForge.

Bill Botts, interim CEO and Board Member, PureForge, says, “The PureForge Atomic-Forged® brake technology is an industry game changer with unlimited potential. We conducted an extensive search to find the right individual who truly understood the science as well as the industry. We are fortunate to have found this unique combination in Mr. Frankiewicz.”

Frankiewicz holds a BSEE from The Ohio State University. He has held leadership positions at AlliedSignal Automotive (formerly Bendix Automotive), Meritor Automotive (formerly Rockwell Automotive), Bentler AutomobilTechnik where he served as President and CEO, North American Operations, Alcoa, where he served as President, Alcoa Electrical and Electronics Solutions, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, where he served as President, Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC and most recently as a Founding Partner of ProfinityPartners.

“I recognize the considerable potential the Atomic-Forged technology holds for the automotive industry and beyond,” says Mr. Frankiewicz. “Brake rotors that do not wear represent a paradigm shift in current brake technology – a technology that has always experienced wear issues and ultimately led to higher operating costs.

“PureForge brakes set new standards in performance, safety, environmental impact and affordability. These unique brake rotors represent a ‘long-life’ alternative and increase the safety and long-term value of the vehicle. I look forward to the challenge of leading PureForge to its rightful place in the global automotive market.”

More information at: www.pureforge.com.

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