Brose Mourns Loss of North America President, Frank Lubischer

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank Lubischer, President of Brose North America, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 24 surrounded by family. He was 56.

"No words can adequately express our sadness at this terrible loss. We grieve for our colleague and friend," said Kurt Sauernheimer, CEO of Brose Group. "Frank will be fondly remembered by all who worked with him and knew first-hand the passion, vision and leadership he brought to Brose North America." 

Mr. Lubischer joined Brose North America in March 2018 continuing a successful career in the automotive industry spanning more than 30 years. During his tenure as President of Brose North America, Mr. Lubischer made significant contributions to further the expansion of Brose in the region. The warmth and kindness he showed to all those around him will be missed.

Mr. Lubischer was a dedicated and loving husband and father who is survived by his wife and two children.

About Brose
Brose is the world's fourth-largest family-owned automotive supplier. The company develops and produces mechatronic systems for vehicle doors and seats as well as electric motors, drives and electronics, among others for steering, brakes, transmissions and engine cooling. More than 26,000 employees at 62 locations in 23 countries generate 6.3 billion euros in sales. Every other new vehicle worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product.

About Brose North America
Brose has been a committed partner to the North American market since 1993. The mechatronics specialist now counts twelve locations across Canada, the United States and Mexico and employs approximately 5,000 people in the region. The entire range of Brose products is manufactured throughout the North American facilities, from door modules and seat systems to drives and electronics.

SOURCE Brose North America