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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.

Linch pin GM firsts

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.

  1. Mr. Dickinson retired from GM as president, Delco Electronics. Prior to that position, Gary was the Group Executive in charge of GM Worldwide Engineering.
  2. Mr. Caserio retired as Group VP in charge of Allied Divisions (now Delphi).
  3. Mr. Schlais recently retired from GM as President-GM Asia.
  4. Mr. Smith was Chairman.
  5. Dr. Woychowski was VP Global Vehicle Programs.
  6. Mr. Stevens was Vice Chairman
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