Humberto Gomez Named President Of Yokohama Tire Mexico
Gomez (right) succeeds Gary Nash (left), a Tire Industry Association Hall of Famer with 52 years in the tire industry.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Announces 3 Major Corporate Changes
These new appointments include the positions of chairman, CEO and president.
Yokohama Tire Corp. And KaBOOM! To Build New Playground
This is the third playground-build collaboration between YTC and KaBOOM! The first two were built in Southern California and Rockland, Massachusetts.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Names Rick Alonzo As Senior Director Of Supply Chain And Logistics
“Rick brings more than 20 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics and procurement and is well-versed in leading large multi-site distribution centers,” said Jeff Barna, Yokohama chief operating officer.
Yokohama Tire And Nitro Circus Announce ‘Get Trucked Up’ Sweepstakes
The grand prize is a custom-built, 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Crew Cab 4×4 featuring Yokohama’s all-new GEOLANDAR M/T G003 mud-terrain tires.
Yokohama Tire Named An Official Partner Of The Nitro World Games
Yokohama is the presenting sponsor of the Skate Best Tricks competition at the event, which will crown world champions in action sports disciplines such as FMX, BMX, Skate and Scooter.
Yokohama Tire Corp. Sponsoring 3 US Spartan Athletes For The 2017 Race Season
Spartan Pro Team competitors Faye Stenning and Robert B. Killian Jr. will join amateur athlete Laurel Shearer in representing Yokohama at Spartan Races across the country.
Yokohama Tire Names Bruce Besancon Senior Director Of OTR Sales
Besancon will report to Jeff Barna, Yokohama’s chief operating officer, and will be responsible for OTR sales.
Yokohama Tire Earns Platinum Supplier Award From Caterpillar
This is the fifth consecutive year that Yokohama has earned the award. The award went to Yokohama’s factory in Onomichi, Japan, which produces OE and replacement off-the-road tires for a wide range of equipment.
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s Vice President Of Sales Leaves Company
Rick Phillips, longtime tire industry veteran, is leaving Yokohama Tire Corp. after almost two decades to pursue other opportunities.
Yokohama Rubber Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary
A century ago, Yokohama opened for business with one facility and began producing rubber-based products such as belts, hoses and, of course, tires.
Michelin North America, Yokohama Announce Price Increases
Both companies cited effects of raw material prices among the reasons for the price increases.
