Steve Powell joins Safe Fleet
Steve Powell is joining Safe Fleet as managing director of Durite and Labcraft. Durite specialises in vehicle safety, lighting and electrical parts for the commercial vehicle aftermarket and manufacturers.
Labcraft, on the other hand, manufactures high performance and energy efficient LED lighting for the commercial vehicle and emergency services sectors. Powell will lead both businesses, which are collectively known as Commercial Vehicle Europe (CVE).
Powell has substantial experience in the commercial vehicle market. He most recently served as the vice president of Webasto’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business unit, where he managed over 400 employees working in 17 subsidiaries. He held a variety of roles within Webasto before being promoted to vice president. (cj)