BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$150.0M
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Ziebart International Corporation was founded in 1959 based on an innovative process developed by Kurt Ziebart to prevent automobiles from rusting. He opened his first location in Detroit. The company quickly began expanding into neighboring Midwest cities. In 1963, the first international location was opened in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Since that time, Ziebart has grown into a worldwide network of approximately 400 locations in 40 countries. Ziebart is the world's leading name in automotive services that renew, protect, preserve and enhance the appearance of cars and trucks. Since 1959, Ziebart has developed its own renowned products and technology to keep up with the growing needs of automotive enthusiasts and general motorists. Over the decades Ziebart has continued to expand its product offering to meet the ever-changing market conditions. Once only know for just rust protection, Ziebart now offers a full line of appearance and protection services for both the interior and exterior of vehicles, sprayed-on-bedliners, automotive glass repair; window tint; truck accessories, electronic systems, scratch repair services and of course, rust protection. In 1994, Ziebart International Corporation was bought by its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program has fostered personal commitment, dedication and long-term devotion to building the business. ...
Chairman, President & CEO
Thomas E. WolfeNumber of Employees 200
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers: 423120
News & Analysis
Filter by
ziebart international corp. - All News and Analysis
Ziebart prepares for retirement of its top executive; Leadership shuffled as Wolfe takes step back from day-to-day.(News)(Ziebart International Corp., Thomas Wolfe)
- 2006-05-08
Byline: Sheena Harrison Thomas Wolfe, the corporate head of Ziebart International Corp., is scaling back his responsibilities at the company as he makes plans for retirement.Wolfe, who was the chairman, CEO and president of Troy-based Ziebart, is now the company's president. Doug McClintock, a...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Business Briefs Column.
- 2003-02-19
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 19--USW MEMBERS OK PACT WITH ISG: Members of the United Steelworkers union ratified a six-year labor agreement with International Steel Group covering workers at plants formerly operated by LTV Steel and Acme Metals. The ...
Product partners come to defense of Ziebart programs.(Ziebart International Corp.)(Brief Article)
- 2001-09-03
Two companies that have co-branding relationships with Ziebart International Corp. say they are pleased with the way their programs are progressing. The support from San Diego-based Rhino Linings Inc. and Toronto-based Speedy Auto and Window Glass, a division of TCG International Inc., comes...
Ziebart tries to settle lawsuit by ex-supplier.(Ziebart International Corp.tries to negotiate with Z-Technologies Corp.)(Brief Article)
- 2001-09-03
Ziebart International Corp. is trying to settle a lawsuit filed in January by Redford Township-based Z-Technologies Corp. over claims that a commitment to buy materials through 2004 was broken when a new supplier was found. ``They stopped buying from us in February 2000, and...
Ziebart franchisees sue company, allege overcharging.(Ziebart International Corp.)(Brief Article)
- 2001-08-13
A group of 29 current and former Ziebart franchisees on Friday filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court claiming that Troy-based Ziebart Corp. is violating franchise agreements by overcharging for products. The lawsuit also raises questions about the safety of a chemical ...
Customers picked Ziebart's new slogan. (Ziebart International Corp.)
- 1997-12-22
At Ziebart International Corp., the customers overruled the CEO. Troy-based Ziebart is rolling out its new slogan, "Survival Gear for Cars," as part of an already-running ad campaign featuring Adam West, television's 1960s Batman. But the slogan wasn't the first choice of president and CEO ...
Ziebart International Corporation
- 1995-01-01
Ziebart International Corporation 1290 East Maple Road P.O. Box 1290 Troy, Michigan 48007-1290 U.S.A. Telephone: (248) 588-4100 Toll Free: (800) 877-1312 Fax: (248) 588-1444 Web site: http://www.ziebart.com Private Company Incorporated: 1959 as Ziebart Corporation Employees: 90 Sales: $32.5 million (2004 corporate) ...
- 1
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Frank Soccorsi | COO & Executive Vice President |
| Daniel C. Baker | Senior Vice President |
| Michael Pino | Senior Vice President |
| Michael W. Riley | Senior Vice President |
| Mark Lauzon | Director, Marketing & Advertising |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Thomas E. Wolfe | Chairman, President & CEO |
| Harold Kuhn | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | Chairman, President & CEO | Current |
| Ziebart Canada, Inc. | CEO | Former |
| Tidy Car International, Inc. | President | Former |
| Madigan Army Medical Center | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | COO & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Tidy Car International, Inc. | COO | Former |
| Ziebart Canada, Inc. | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Ziebart International Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Ziebart International Corporation | Vice President, Franchised Operations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | Director, Marketing & Advertising | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ziebart International Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
Industry Transcripts by Seeking Alpha
-
AutoZone, Inc. F1Q10 (Qtr End 11/21/09) Earnings Call Transcript
on Dec 08, 2009about AZO
-
The Pep Boys F3Q09 (Qtr End 10/31/09) Earnings Call Transcript
on Dec 08, 2009about PBY
-
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Q3 2009 (Qtr End 10/10/09) Earnings Call Transcript
on Nov 12, 2009about AAP
-
Sauer-Danfoss Inc Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
on Nov 10, 2009about SHS
-
ArvinMeritor Inc. F4Q09 (Qtr End 09/30/2009) Earnings Call Transcript
on Nov 10, 2009about ARM
Glass Door
Auto Industry Companies
| Company | Employer Rating |
| General Motors |  |
| Toyota |  |
| Nissan | |
| Mitsubishi Motors |  |
| Navistar | |
IndustryTop Rated
- Siemens Builds Electric Bike for American Chopper TV Show 3 votes
- Women Car Buyers Still Met With Dealer Disrespect 2 votes
- Ford Bandwagon Rolling But It's Too Soon to Hop On 2 votes
- Lithium-Ion Batteries Could be Too Expensive, MIT Team Says 2 votes
- Ford Readies EV Fleets, Prepares to Connect to the Smart Grid 2 votes
Presented by the Premiere Rewards Gold Card from American Express