Statement Says Hercules Getting Equity Group Help
A press statement issued yesterday by FdG Associates, a private equity company based in New York City, indicated that it is assisting Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. to “recapitalize its business in partnership with management.”
GRI Hires Senior Industry Executive As Head Of Global Sales
Rafael “Tony” Lugioyo joins GRI with more than 28 years of experience in the United States as well as international entrepreneurial sales and marketing. He was previously the managing director of American Tire Distributors (ATD) of North Carolina.
Coalition Formed to Battle USW Over China Scheme
“Restricting imports is not the answer to our economic problems, which are not unique to the tire industry,” said lead attorney Marguerite Trossevin.
New TIA Board Set
Members have spoken, and the Tire Industry Association (TIA) has 13 newly elected board of directors members. The new board members will officially take office Oct. 29 at TIA’s annual membership meeting in Las Vegas, just prior to the SEMA Show. Thirteen seats were open including 10 seats with three-year terms, one seat with a two-year term and two seats with a one-year term.
World’s Largest Mobility Event Starts In September
More than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers to attend first large-scale event in Germany after the lockdown.
ATD Celebrates Grand Opening Of Poconos Mixing Warehouse
The massive, new $70 million facility measures 1 million square feet in size and includes 125 dock doors, 200 trailer parking spots and the capacity to hold close to 1 million tires when at full capacity.
TIA Announces 2018 Hall Of Fame And Ed Wagner Leadership Award Honorees
All recipients will be honored at the Tire Industry Honors taking place on Monday, Oct. 29, in Las Vegas.
Executive Interview with Howard Kesten, President and Founder of Workboards
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Howard Kesten, president and founder of Workboards, which launched the automotive job site, aftermarketJobs.com, in December 2003. A two-time guest speaker at AAPEX, Kesten is also founder and CEO of APA Search, Inc., an executive search and human resources consulting firm serving the automotive industry. In 18 years, he has placed more than 1,600 automotive professionals. Join us as Kesten provides an introduction to aftermarketJobs.com and shares with us his predictions for the future of the aftermarket and the job market.