SAF-HOLLAND Refines Aftermarket Business Unit Structure for International Growth

- Appoints Alexander Geis as Business Unit President
- Dan Millar assumes additional International and operational responsibilities as Vice President Sales and Marketing

Bessenbach, Germany, October 1, 2009 – ­SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has appointed Alexander Geis as President of its Aftermarket Business Unit. In addition to his role as President of the Aftermarket Business Unit, Geis will also serve as a deputy member of SAF-HOLLAND’s Management Board. Geis will also continue to serve in his current position as Vice President for Aftermarket Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Also effective October 1, Dan Millar will take on additional responsibilities as Vice President of the Americas, Pacific and Asia Aftermarket Business Unit. He will be responsible for Aftermarket Sales and Marketing in this region and will report to Alexander Geis. Furthermore, he will be responsible for all other Aftermarket related activities such as purchasing, scheduling, warehousing and logistics. Dan’s regional responsibilities include North, Central and South America, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and China.

Dr. Reiner Beutel, CEO of SAF-HOLLAND Group GmbH: “The Aftermarket Business Unit is an important growth driver that has made a significant contribution to the stabilization of the entire company. The strategic profile will now be further refined and focused on international markets. We continue to anticipate dynamic development in the spare parts business.”

The Aftermarket Business Unit of SAF-HOLLAND supplies products for the aftermarket parts business of vehicle manufacturers, dealer organizations and independent parts and service centers. Since trucks and trailers are only profitable when they are on the road, SAF-HOLLAND strives to offer its customers prompt and professional access to replacement parts and service. To do this, the Group is rapidly expanding the number of its parts and service centers, which are now established in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and Africa.


Company Profile:

With more than US$1.0 billion in sales and more than 2000 employees, SAF-HOLLAND S.A. is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers and suppliers of premium product systems and components primarily for trailers as well as trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles. The product range encompasses axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, couplers, kingpins, and landing legs. SAF-HOLLAND customers include the majority of large truck and trailer producers all over the world. The products are sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Equipment Suppliers (OESs) by means of a global service and distribution network and via aftermarket channels to end users and service centers. SAF-HOLLAND has established itself as one of the few manufacturers in its sector that is internationally positioned with an extensive product range and a broad service network. SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since July 2007.