DENSO announced North American management changes. Steve Milam will serve as chief executive officer (CEO) of DENSO's North America Thermal Systems Center (TAC). Effective January 1, 2016, he will be responsible for overseeing all thermal business operations for DENSO in North America.

Previously, Milam was chief operating officer of DENSO's TAC Business Group and president of DENSO Manufacturing Canada (DMCN) in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The position was previously held by Shingo Kuwamura, who will assume a new position to be announced at a later date. Joseph Mejalyhas been named senior vice president of Sales for DENSO Products & Services America, effective December 1. In the newly created position, Mejaly is responsible for the development and execution of the sales expansion strategy for all DENSO aftermarket products and services, as well as the company's nonautomotive robotics, air conditioning and heating, and automated data capture divisions.

The new position strengthens its overall operations as its aftermarket team continues to grow.