COLUMBUS, OH -- This week, we hear from two top executives charged with leading the direction of Hytec Automotive, a Debartolo Company. Hytec, based in Columbus, OH, has manufacturing facilities in China . Prior to this foray into the automotive aftermarket, DeBartolo was best known for its involvement in development, real estate, retail and professional sports.

Hytec made its industry debut last year at AAPEX. Tim Zahler, founder and president of Hytec Automotive, along with Jerry DeNicholas, president and CEO of DeBartolo Holdings, recently gave us an update on the new company’s progress.