December 1, 2016 – Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, today announced changes to its executive leadership team.

Dr. Stephan Kessel, Chairman of the Dayco Board of Managers, announced that Nick Orlando, a Dayco Board member, will serve as Chief Executive Officer for Dayco.

“On behalf of the Board of Managers, we are pleased Mr. Orlando has accepted this responsibility and look forward to working with him in his new role,” said Dr. Kessel.

Mr. Orlando was most recently the Chief Executive Officer and President of Martinrea. Prior to Martinrea, he worked at Magna International Inc. and its affiliates for seven years, culminating in his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cosma International Inc., a Magna subsidiary and world leader in metal forming technologies.

After serving as Chief Executive Officer for two years, John Bohenick has decided to pursue other opportunities.

“We acknowledge John’s efforts and thank him for his commitment and dedication to Dayco. On behalf of everyone, we wish him well in his new business endeavors and thank him for his years of service,” said Dr. Kessel.

About Dayco

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing and distribution of essential engine products, drive systems and services for automobiles, trucks, construction, agriculture and industry.

Dayco’s contributions are integral to how people get from place to place, goods are transported, food is harvested, and infrastructure is built. The company operates according to long-held values — keeping promises, delivering on time all the time, and an intense commitment to service no matter what the obstacles. For more than a century, Dayco has overcome challenges, emerging stronger and smarter at every turn.

Dayco improves how the world moves by creating products, systems and relationships that endure.

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