Type: Public
On the web: http://www.tenneco.com
Employees: 22,000
Employee growth: 4.8%

Though no Peter Fonda, Tenneco is still an easy rider, of sorts, in the automotive industry. The auto parts maker designs and distributes ride-control equipment (including shock absorbers, struts, and suspensions) under the Monroe brand, and emissions-control systems (catalytic converters, exhaust pipes, and mufflers) under the Walker brand. It also makes Clevite elastomer products (bushings, mounts, and springs) for vibration control in cars and heavy trucks. It supplies both OEMs and aftermarket wholesalers and retailers. Major customers include GM, Ford, Advance Auto Parts, and Uni-Select. Tenneco operates in Europe and the Americas and is growing its presence in key Asia/Pacific markets, such as Australia.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $5,937.0M
One year growth: 27.7%
Net income: $39.0M

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Gregg M. Sherrill
COO and Director: Hari N. Nair
EVP and CFO: Kenneth R. (Ken) Trammell

Competitors:
Faurecia Exhaust Systems
Meritor
Wescast Industries

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