Reins takes reins at AP Parts Int'l Inc.

At 55, Ralph Reins' resume reads like a roster at an automotive suppliers' conference. WAW learns his latest posting is president and CEO of AP Parts International Inc., maker of exhaust systems and other components for OEMs and the aftermarket in Maumee, OH. An engineer, the ebullient Mr. Reins launched his career at General Motors Corp. After a stint at Rockwell International Corp. he moved on to then become president of ITT Automotive, where he was instrumental in getting ITT into the U.S. antilock braking system (ABS) market. Next stop: Mack Trucks Inc. and then AlliedSignal Automotive, in both cases serving as president.