Falken Tire Promotes John McAndrew to Director, Dealer Channel Sales
Falken Tire has promoted John McAndrew to director-dealer channels. McAndrew joined the Falken Tire Sales team in April of this year as director, business development. His primary focus was on helping Falken grow and refine its distribution network throughout North America.
Tire Industry Rolls Out Sixth National Tire Safety Week
Tire manufacturers will again spearhead a week-long effort to educate motorists about proper tire care during the sixth National Tire Safety Week, scheduled for April 22-28, 2007. The annual event is an initiative of the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s (RMA) "Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART" program, a year-round effort designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition.
EnTire Solutions Launches TPMS Sensors
LAS VEGAS — Joint venture EnTire Solutions has launched two aftermarket TPMS sensors and valve service kits to support its current OE business. EnTire Solutions is working with Schrader-Bridgeport International, which will market and sell EnTire Solution TPM aftermarket sensors and service kits to service wholesalers and dealerships under its AirAware brand. The two sensors
Annual ASA Conference Breeds Profitability and Success for Tire Dealers
ASA Tire Systems recently held its ninth annual client conference, InfoExpo, in Lexington, KY. More than 600 independent U.S. and Canadian dealer locations were represented.
Yokohama Adds to OTR Sales Team
Yokohama Tire Corp. has hired former Bridgestone/Firestone executive Michael Baggett as its eastern region OTR sales manager and promoted Tim Easter to national OTR fleet and OEM manager. According to Gary Nash, Yokohama’s director of OTR sales, Baggett will be responsible for OTR sales across states along the Atlantic Ocean, spanning from Florida to Maine,
Goodyear Clock Ticking
Come Thursday afternoon, will there be a strike? A lockout? Or will the United Steelworkers of America and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. keep negotiating on a new labor contract? The union, which represents about 13,000 hourly Goodyear employees, says that because it sees no progress in the talks taking place in Cincinnati, it will end a day-to-day contract extension as of 1 p.m. Thursday.
ACCC Promotes Len Lewin to CEO, Names Ben Kravitz Chairman
American Car Care Centers Inc. (ACCC) announced that Len Lewin will lead the company as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1. ACCC has also appointed Ben Kravitz as its new chairman of the board of directors, effective Oct. 1.
Goodyear Makes New Offer to USW, Steelworkers to Counter
AKRON, OH — Despite previous statements that it would not settle its master contract with the United Steelworkers until after the union and Bridgestone/Firestone settled their contract, on Sept. 12 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. presented what it called “a new comprehensive set of proposals” to the union. Goodyear’s contract offer would allow it to
TIA Has Full Slate of Special Events Planned For SEMA Show
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) continues as the presenting sponsor of the Performance Tires & Wheels section of the 2006 SEMA Show – Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 – and is developing a wide range of seminars and special events for attendees. TIA’s host hotel for this year’s SEMA Show is Caesar’s Palace. It is
South Korean Firm Buys Goodyear Cord Business
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is selling its global tire cord operations to South Korea’s Hyosung Corp. The $80 million deal includes tire cord plants in Utica, NY, Decatur, AL, Americana, Brazil, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg. Additionally, Goodyear and Hyosung signed a supply deal assuring Hyosung with $350 million to $400 million in purchases in the first year. This is the second U.S.-based tire cord business Hyosung has purchased. In 2003, Hyosung bought Michelin North America’s tire fabric plant in Scottsville, VA, signing an exclusive supply deal with MNA.