AMN Executive Interview With Kevin Freeland, Co-CEO Of Federal-Mogul And CEO, Vehicle Components Segment
Today, our AMN Executive interview series features Kevin Freeland, who joined Federal-Mogul in May as the company’s co-CEO and CEO of the Vehicle Components Segment, coming from Advance Auto Parts. Earlier this month at AAPEX, Counterman Editor Mark Phillips sat down with Freeland to discuss his extensive retail background, his thoughts on Federal-Mogul’s position today in the aftermarket and opportunities and challenges ahead in the global marketplace.
AMN Executive Interview: Dennis Samfilippo, General Manager, Philips Automotive North America
Today, our AMN Executive Interview series features Dennis Samfilippo, general manager, Philips Automotive North America. In the interview, Samfilippo discusses advancements in the LED lighting segment, the company’s plans this week at AAPEX and the importance of great packaging design.
Goodyear Helps Promote ‘It Can Wait’ Campaign
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s fleet of blimps will carry messaging devoted to “It Can Wait,” a national campaign encouraging people to not text and drive, on Sept. 19.
AMN Executive Interview With Sean Lyon, Director Of Marketing And Product Management, Permatex
Sean Lyon is director of marketing and product management at Permatex. He joined the company in mid-2012 as the director of product management and took on the additional role of director of marketing later that year. Lyon has an extensive background in the automotive aftermarket with more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience working for leading automotive suppliers such as Honeywell, Allied Signal, Prestone Products and First Brands Corp. In today’s interview, Lyon discusses Permatex’s passion for education and the importance of packaging, and also will give us a sneak preview of what to expect from the brand’s new marketing campaign.
David Byrd Named 2013 Mitchell 1 Educator Of The Year
Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Byrd was presented with a check for $500 and a recognition certificate. He also will receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mitchell 1’s ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information program for the school where he teaches.
Goodyear Winged Foot Among Nation’s Oldest Marks
Goodyear’s iconic winged foot logo is considered among the nation’s oldest and most recognized, according to a recent article on The Huffington Post.
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Jeff Stankard Assumes New Responsibilities At Babcox Media As Leader Of Tire Review, Fleet Equipment
“With more than 14 years with Babcox, complemented by 15 years at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Jeff is ideally suited for this new role,” said Bill Babcox, president of Babcox Media. “We are excited to leverage Jeff’s industry expertise and business savvy to the benefit of the readers and advertisers of these two key Babcox properties.”
10 Years and Counting: Pirelli Celebrates in Georgia
The tiremaker moved its U.S. and Canada headquarters to Rome in 2002, in to a 400,000-square-foot facility that included the company’s automated MIRS tire production system. Since then, some of PTNA’s business operations have shifted to New York City, but the 127-acre facility still serves as its manufacturing base, home to one of Pirelli’s five global R&D centers, and as headquarters for Pirelli’s NAFTA Region.
Goodyear Claims Breakthrough with Soybean Oil
Goodyear, which once dabbled with cornstarch as a tire additive, is now looking at soybean oil as a replacement for petroleum-based oil in tires.