Business Digest

REGION

Farmers bank on Meridian to have ribbon-cutting

CORNERSBURG — Farmers National Bank will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. today to mark the recent renovations of its branch at 3619 S. Meridian Road. Farmers has spent $250,000 on renovations to the interior and exterior. The Canfield-based bank has 16 branches in the Mahoning Valley and $1 billion in assets.

NATION

Ex-DuPont chairman to lead Delphi board

NEW YORK — Delphi Automotive LLP, which exited bankruptcy protection last month, said Wednesday that it has created a new board that will be led by former DuPont Chairman John Krol.

The Troy, Mich., auto-parts supplier has also tapped General Motors executive Gary Cowger for a seat. Cowger, 62, serves as GM’s group vice president of global manufacturing and labor relations but plans to retire from the company Dec. 1.

Privately held Delphi said the remainder of the board will be filled with individuals from a variety of fields, including those experienced in electronics, finance and automotive manufacturing and supply.

From Vindicator staff and wire reports