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.
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.
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?
People On the Move: Week of July 25
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.
People On The Move: Week Of April 4
A look back at personnel changes of the past week.
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.
HCS International To Host Free Webcast – The Automotive Supply Chain: Gearing For Major Change
This free webcast will address supply chain issues with ocean freight that affect every segment in the aftermarket.
IMSA, VP Racing Fuels Commit To Long-Term Extension Of Partnership
VP Racing Fuels has included IMSA-specific branding in selected consumer products sold at major retailers over the past several years. Those efforts will be expanded, and IMSA also will receive increased exposure through VP’s growing list of gas stations and quick-lube locations.
