Another Court Tosses China Countervailing Duties
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., ruled the U.S. Commerce Department’s imposition of countervailing duties on China-made OTR and ag tires in 2008 was illegal.
ASE Announces New Officers, Governors for 2012
Mike Phillips, V.P., Organizational Development, NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Company, Atlanta, Ga., is chairman.
Forty Technicians Honored at ASE Annual Meeting
Thirty different companies from both the OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the Auto, Truck, Collision and Parts categories, along with three instructor awards. In addition to looking for top scores on ASE tests, award sponsors examine on-the-job excellence, community service and other factors when selecting honorees.
Michelin Eying Lower End of U.S. Market
Michelin plans to make inroads “into the lower end of the U.S. tire market,” a segment the tiremaker sees as being covered by Chinese tiremakers.
MAP Board, Advisory Council for 2011-12 Introduced
The MAP Advisory Council, created in October 2010, is an independent self-governing body, which advises the AMRA Board of Directors on all MAP-related matters, concerns and issues identified by the council.
Virginia Tire & Auto Named North America’s Best
Now in its fifth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Award, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Five Industry Firms Receive ATMC Training Award
The Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC) will present the National Excellence in Training Award to five industry firms at the ATMC Industry Reception, which takes place Nov. 2 during AAPEX in Las Vegas. These awards are given annually to recognize outstanding training programs.
Kumho Sets Deal to Supply Tires to Midas
The “partnership program” gives rebates to Midas stores purchasing Kumho tires. Tire distributors will get a 1 percent credit for administering the program.
More Donations Flow to Aid Japan Relief Efforts
Automakers and parts suppliers work to return to production.
Industry Organizations Offer Financial Relief to Japan
A number of industry organizations are offering donations and launching fundraising campaigns to assist recovery efforts following last week’s devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami in northern Japan.