• Ray Fernandez to lead New Center Stamping
• He joins the company from Tranor Industries
• Replaces Greg Smith, who became chairman and CEO

New Center Stamping Inc. has named Ray Fernandez as its new president. He replaces founder Greg Smith, who will become chairman and CEO of the Detroit-based metal stamping components supplier.

Fernandez joins the company after serving as president of Tranor Industries LLC in Royal Oak. He brings executive and management experience from roles at Findlay Industries Inc. in Ohio and Delphi Automotive PLC, now Aptiv PLC, where he oversaw a portfolio of more than $2 billion in business developments.

New Center Stamping also announced that Ron Hall Jr. will become vice chairman and retain his role as a member of the board of directors.

A representative of the company could not be reached for more details.