Kumho Names New National Sales VP
Additionally, the tiremaker has recently brought on two new regional vice presidents of sales: Kirk Papazian and Stephan Clave.
Royal Purple Offers Enthusiasts Chance To Drive On The 2013 Hot Rod Power Tour
Visit the Royal Purple Facebook fan page to enter the photo contest for the chance to win this coveted spot.
Monro to Purchase Virginia’s Kramer Tire
Monro Muffler Brake has entered into an agreement to purchase all assets of Norfolk, Va.-based Kramer Tire Co., which operates 20 retail locations, two wholesale tire centers and two truck tire centers.
WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger Ready for Barrett-Jackson
The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Dodge Challenger SRT8, designed by Chip Foose, will take the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan. 20. All proceeds from the Challenger auction will benefit the Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp children’s charities.
Toyo HR Director Dies
David Gooch was a respected veteran of the tire industry, starting his career in human resources with Sumitomo Tire Corp.’s Dunlop unit, followed by an extended tenure at Pirelli Tire North America. He joined Toyo in 2008.
No Decision Reached by F1, Cooper and Bridgestone Apparently Out
F1 teams narrowed the choice to two: Michelin and Pirelli.
Still More Tire Price Increases
Another pair of tiremakers announced impending price increases.
Toyo Taps John Hagan to Head Sales
Replacing Armand Allaire, who left Toyo for a similar post with Kumho Tire USA Inc., Hagan will be responsible for all of Toyo’s sales operations and will report directly to president and CEO Yasushi Takagi.
The Week in Review (Nov. 2-6, 2009)
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One by One, Companies Claim No F1 Interest
Four key names have gone by the wayside as Bridgestone, Goodyear, Pirelli and Michelin say they are not interested.