Chris Anderson, Executive Vice President of Elgin Industries, has also been elected Chief Operating Officer by the company’s board of directors.
Elgin, based in Elgin, Illinois, is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of engine and steering and suspension components for automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural, industrial, defense, and other applications.
The company was founded in 1919 by Martin Skok Sr. and today is led by Skok’s grandson, Bill Skok, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, will retain his duties as corporate Executive Vice President while assuming the responsibilities COO.
He previously was Executive Vice President of the company’s Elgin World Trade operating unit.
“Chris has played an invaluable role in helping to guide and grow our company during a period of historic change in the transportation and industrial markets,” said Bill Skok.
“His skills and dedication to customer success have helped us become a leading partner to engine, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, aftermarket parts distributors, engine builders and performance enthusiasts around the world.”
Elgin serves original equipment (OE) and aftermarket customers from its U.S.-based engineering, manufacturing and distribution complex.
The company’s brand and product portfolio includes Elgin engine and chassis components; Elgin PRO-STOCK and Elgin BLACK ICE performance parts; and Elgin Rxemedy lubricants and additives. The company also is a leading provider of advanced heat and cryogenic treatment services.
Anderson resides in Geneva, Ill., with his wife, Brannon, and two children. He received a bachelor’s degree from Miami (Ohio) University, Oxford, Ohio. He is active in a number of industry initiatives, including having served as a member of the Board of Directors of the MEMA Automotive Overseas Council since 2018.
About Elgin Industries
Elgin Industries is a Tier One supplier of original equipment engine and chassis components to organizations such as Stellantis, Deere & Company, Ford, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Mack, and International Truck. Elgin has earned dozens of quality awards and received certificates of registration to the IATF16949:2016 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015. It also has achieved Ford Q1 Quality Certification. To learn more about Elgin please call 1-800-323-6764, email sales@elginind.com and visit www.elginind.com.
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