Illuminated Entry System. Fisher Body high volume production. All car lines, Global FIRST. Exclusive to GM.
AC/Delco Spark Plug executes a “Technology and Production Agreement” with Ascencioné®. John Wilson, VP, initiated.
GM proposes 26% purchase of Ascencioné®. Gary Dickinson1 initiated.
Martin Caserio2 joins Ascencioné® Board of Directors.
GM Fisher Body executes “Technology and Production Agreement” with Ascencioné®.
Rudy Schlais3 initiated.
Ascencioné® develops electronic drive-by-wire cruise control system (replaces expensive pneumatic product). Becomes very high volume in Still in production (Mexico). Global FIRST. Exclusive to GM.
Ascencioné® develops the Graphic Control Center (GCC) for GM-BOC volume production. Industry FIRST (touch screen computer in-dash). Exclusive to GM.
Ascencioné® purchase of GM-Harrison Radiator downtown Lockport plant. Thermostat and modulator product lines ($44,000,000 sales). Purchase prevented by environmental issues.
Ascencioné® AC Spark Plug (John Wilson, VP) implements BOC instrument panel production transfer from Flint to Ascencioné® in exchange for the AC/Delco Graphic Control Center Volume Ascencioné® production. Roger Smith4 initiated.
One of our “Firsts”!
“The linchpin” critical sensor for the new GM “Road Sensing Suspension system”. Global FIRST. Exclusive to GM.
Ascencioné® develops “the linchpin” critical sensor for the new GM “Road Sensing Suspension system”. Global FIRST. Exclusive to GM.
Ascencioné® develops fuel system for Cadillac (GMX 215/245). Global FIRST. Important CAFE improvement. Industry FIRST. Exclusive to GM.
Ascencioné® patented iPad-like centerstack released by Cadillac (CUE) XTS and ATS. Global FIRST. Exclusive to GM. Initiated by T. Woychowski5 and T. Stevens6.
- Mr. Dickinson retired from GM as president, Delco Electronics. Prior to that position, Gary was the Group Executive in charge of GM Worldwide Engineering.
- Mr. Caserio retired as Group VP in charge of Allied Divisions (now Delphi).
- Mr. Schlais recently retired from GM as President-GM Asia.
- Mr. Smith was Chairman.
- Dr. Woychowski was VP Global Vehicle Programs.
- Mr. Stevens was Vice Chairman
