Hitachi Automotive has hired Scott Rowell as Vice President of Manufacturing for their plant in Berea, Kentucky. In this role, Rowell will work with manufacturing/operations executives to achieve budget policy objectives, optimize resources and manufacturing operations, and maintain compliance with company policies and safety standards. Rowell previously served as General Manager for Wilbert Plastic Services in Lebanon, Kentucky.

About Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has held to a corporate philosophy of contributing to society through technology. Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., as the Regional Headquarters of the Hitachi Automotive Systems Group for Americas, is a Tier 1 supplier of world-class products to the global automotive market. The company operates one sales and research & development office, one aftermarket sales office, and three manufacturing facilities in the United States. Hitachi Automotive manufactures and markets a broad range of electromechanical and electronic automotive products for all major automotive original equipment manufacturers.