Auto parts maker Martinrea International Inc.  has announced the appointment of longtime industry executive Pat DEramo as its next president and CEO. DEramo will join the company Nov. 1, replacing current present and chief executive Nick Orlando.

The appointment of DEramo, 52, follows what Martinrea says was a comprehensive search process by the board of directors.

DEramo most recently was been president of Dana Corps commercial vehicle technology group, leading the global heavy truck driveline business, with a presence in the Americas, Europe, India, Australia and a major joint venture in China.

Previously, he was the chief manufacturing officer, Asia-Pacific, North America and South America and president North America for Benteler Automotive, an automotive metal forming company. From 2001 to 2009 he worked for Toyota, serving as a vice-president of manufacturing after holding several general manager roles.

Orlando will continue to provide consulting services to the company as needed, Martinrea said.

We thank Nick Orlando for his many years of dedicated service to build this company from scratch, and wish him the best as he takes some time for himself, executive chairman Rob Wildeboer said in a statement. He will continue to assist us as a consultant and his knowledge base, skill and expertise will remain a great asset for us.

Martinrea International, with 38 plants in North and South America, Europe and Asia, makes steel and aluminum metal parts, assemblies and modules and fluid management systems focused primarily on the automotive sector.

For more information, visit www.martinrea.com.