• Firestone Industrial Products names director of technology

    April 19, 2013

    Graham Brookes has been promoted to director of technology at Firestone Industrial Products. In this position, Brookes will be responsible for strategic planning and technology direction for the entire company.

    “Graham’s increased responsibilities are essential to achieve the company’s goal to strengthen our position as the leader in integrated global manufacturing and marketing of air suspension solutions and complementary products,” said John Vincent, president. “His leadership will ensure that our engineering team is focused on providing cutting-edge suspension products that meet or exceed the needs of our customer.”

    Brookes began his career at Firestone almost 13 years ago as suspension product manager, after managing the Intelligent Suspension Group at LandRover/BMW. He was most recently division manager of technology.

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