Hankook Tire America Announces New Southeast U.S. Sales Regional Director
Michael Perkins has approximately 27 years of experience in the tire industry, from both a manufacturer and dealer/retailer position, having previously been employed by Reliable Tire Co., K&M Tire Inc. and Bridgestone/Firestone.
Yokohama Tire Mexico Names Humberto Gomez Director General
The position was created to meet the growing demand for consumer, commercial and off-the-road (OTR) tires in the country.
Pronto’s Murray Sullivan Appointed To Foundation Executive Committee
Sullivan will join colleagues Robert Hirsch, chairman of Gold Eagle Co.; Larry Magee, CEO of Bridgestone Retail; Joe Mittelman, retired; John Nicholson, of Auto Gard Triple P; Terry O’Reilly, CEO of Pricedex Software Inc.; and Don Schlenger, chairman emeritus of the Foundation.
ATMC Honors Seven Industry Training Providers
The award winners will be honored at the Annual ATMC Industry Week Reception from 5-6:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 during the AAPEX and SEMA Shows at the Sands Exposition Center, Rooms 308-309, in Las Vegas. Anyone with an interest in training is welcome to attend.
CCAR Announces New Partnership With MINDDRIVE
MINDDRIVE’s mission is to inspire students to learn, expand their vision of the future and to have a positive impact on urban workforce development.
Baldwin Filters Named New Supplier To Speedco
Through this new partnership, Baldwin’s full line of lube, fuel, air, coolant and hydraulic filters will be available at all Speedco locations.
Capitalizing On The Golden Age Of Autos
The automotive industry is seeing new ways of doing business in its methods of cutting costs. The good news for GAAS attendees is that these new ventures will ultimately help the aftermarket.
Are We Entering A New Golden Era Of The Automobile? Find Out At GAAS 2013
Mike Martini, president of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations’ Consumer OE Division, asks the question: “Are we entering a new golden era of the automobile?” Martini will share his thoughts in an open discussion on current trends in the automotive original equipment (OE) world with journalist John McElroy, president of Blue Sky Productions Inc., at the 2013 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). GAAS 2013, “Driving Change,” will be held May 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare near Chicago.
New Management Promotions Announced At MSD Ignition
Joe Pando named drag racing/engine builder support manager; Erik Brock and Silver Gomez are named product managers.
Firestone To Remain Sole IZOD IndyCar Series Tire Supplier Through 2018
The expanded agreement begins in 2014, and includes tires and technical support, investments in advertising, event promotions, at-track signage, hospitality, race title sponsorships and other programs. Specific details of the agreement and relationship will be announced next year.