Ogihara America Corporation Names New President

May 27, 2010 - PRLog -- Howell, MI – Ogihara America Corporation, a Thai Summit Group company, announced today that Chumpol Rangson has been named president of the company, effective June 1, 2010.  He replaces Mr. Hiroaki Sugiura who has served as company president since 2008.

Mr. Rangson comes to Ogihara America from Thai Summit Autoparts Industry, where he served as Director of Overseas Operations.  There, he was responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing operation’s business plans, production quality standards and coordinating activities with all Thai Summit locations and suppliers operating throughout Asia.  Mr. Rangson has been with Thai Summit since 1980 where he served in many operational management positions within the group.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Science from the University of Palm Beach (Florida).

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to work with such a great group at Ogihara America,” Rangson said.  “Due to its strategic location, market access and status as a high quality stamping and assembly company, Ogihara America is the ideal choice for customers throughout the automotive industry and beyond.”

Ogihara America is pleased to have an executive of Mr. Rangson’s caliber joining Ogihara America and is looking forward to his leadership as the company continues to grow its business.

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About Ogihara America Corporation:
Ogihara America Corporation has been a leader in the sheet metal stamping industry for over twenty years. From our facility in Howell, Michigan we provide our customers with world-class engineering, stamping and assembly capabilities as well as tool and die design, construction, modification and refurbishment. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ogihara.com. Contact Information: Janet Bottesi, Sales Engineer, (517) 548-6032, mailto:sales@ogihara.com.