The Week in Review (Nov. 30 – Dec. 4, 2009)
The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
Goodyear’s Kramer New RMA Chairman
The RMA Chairman of the Board of Directors is elected to a two-year term. Rich Kramer has served on the RMA board since 2007 and also has chaired RMA’s Finance Committee.
Falken Names New Director, Business Development
Falken Tire Corp. (FTC) has named John McAndrew its new director of business development. McAndrew’s primary focus will be “helping FTC grow and refine its distribution network throughout North America,” according to a release issued by the tiremaker.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry: Predictions for the U.S. Auto Industry in 2006
With all the struggles the automotive industry has faced this past year, do you foresee a better, stronger industry in 2006 or one that is worse for the wear, and why?
Top 5 Stories Of The Week
A recap of the top five stories on aftermarketNews during the week of April 5.
Bridgestone Helps Produce Barrier-less Bus Access In Tokyo Ahead Of 2020 Olympics
Bridgestone is working with a collaborative group in Japan to develop a new curbstone design that allows buses to pull closer to the curb. The design of the curb includes a specially-engineered slope that more smoothly interacts with the shape of the tire to decrease tire sidewall wear and vibration.
Turnaround Pro Named Interim CEO After Del-Nat Management Shake-up
Jim Mayfield, Del-Nat’s president, was released from the company.
More Donations Flow to Aid Japan Relief Efforts
Automakers and parts suppliers work to return to production.
More Updates from Japan: Bridgestone Restarting Plants, Nissan Updates Status in Region, Mazda Announces Donation
Bridgestone and Nissan provide updates on operations in hard-hit regions of Japan.
New TIA Board Set
Members have spoken, and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has 13 newly elected board of directors members. The new board members will officially take office Oct. 29 at TIA’s annual membership meeting in Las Vegas, just prior to the SEMA Show. Thirteen seats were open including 10 seats with three-year terms, one seat with a two-year term and two seats with a one-year term.