New Chief, New Offices, New Sponsorship, Renewed Attitude at Pirelli
When he took over as chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Mauro Pessi was certainly no stranger to the tiremaker or its parent, Pirelli Tyre. After a year as CEO of Italian brake component maker Brembo, Pessi, 43, returned to his roots when he became head of Pirelli’s North American operations. Tire Review interviewed Pessi at PTNA’s new offices near Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
AAIA Town Hall at AAPEX: Industry Resets, Realigns Aftermarket for Growth and Prosperity
The resounding message echoed among panel members was that the economic reset that resulted from the recent recession has prompted an industry reset that will position the aftermarket for growth, but they cautioned that we should not forget the lessons we learned the past year.
2010 Automotive Communications Award Winners Announced at AAPEX
The Automotive Communications Awards are sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and supported by the Automotive Communication Council. The awards applaud companies/agencies that provide automotive information through outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations efforts.
Siouxland Tire Dealer Named North America’s Best
Now in its fourth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Awards, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Polk President to Share Insights at AAIA Town Hall
Tim Rogers joined Polk in September following a 29-year tenure with Maritz Inc., a leading marketing services company, where recent roles included chief marketing officer, and Automotive Group president and president and CEO of Maritz Research.
NASCAR President Mike Helton to Open AAIA Town Hall at AAPEX
Tickets for the event are nearly sold out.
AMRA Forms MAP Advisory Council
The MAP Advisory Council will be an independent self-governing body that advises the AMRA Board of Directors on all MAP-related matters, concerns and issues identified by the council. Members of the MAP Advisory Council include Dr. Lance David, Larry Kaplan, Richard Laimbeer, Elizabeth Owen and Darrell Rowe.
Polk Signs on as Contributing Sponsor of AAIA Town Hall
“Think Big. Deliver Big: How the Aftermarket Will Drive the Economy, Jobs and Profitability,” is the theme for this year’s AAIA Town Hall.
AAIA Town Hall Channel Panel Format Back by Popular Demand
This year, four top aftermarket industry leaders will share their insights and outlook on jobs creation, the economy, American competition, consumer trends and other issues. Hosted by AAIA and sponsored by NASCAR Performance, the Town Hall will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. in the Venetian Ballroom in the Venetian Hotel.
Firestone Cord Unit Celebrates 75th Anniversary
A celebration was held at the company’s Kings Mountain, N.C., facility.