MASSILLON, OH — Standards Testing Laboratories, Inc. (STL), an independent testing facility for tires, wheels and related automotive components, has named Guy Edington as director of technology.

Edington will serve as STL’s technical representative to key industry organizations, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), ASTM International and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). His responsibilities also include developing technical training and implementing sales and marketing initiatives.

Edington has more than 35 years of experience in the tire industry, having spent the last 14 years serving as the managing director for KUMHO America Technical Center where he headed KUMHO’s North American research and development efforts. Prior to his role at KUMHO, he spent 22 years at Continental General Tire in the product development department.

"We couldn’t be happier to have Guy join our team and share his expertise after spending more than three decades in the industry," said Cheryl Schnuth, vice president, marketing, Standards Testing Laboratories. "His range of experience — from product testing to budgeting projects — will help STL remain a leader in tire testing."

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Edington holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He is currently a member of ASTM International and SAE.

For more information about Standards Testing Laboratories, go to: http://www.stllabs.com.