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Kumho Tire Workers Poised to Strike Over Layoffs
March 05, 2010
Troubled Kumho Tire Co. faces the prospect of a general strike by its tire plant workforce after announcing plans for layoffs as part of its restructuring plan.
The company’s union said that it call for a strike as of Mar. 16 unless negotiations make progress. The union said it is willing to take wage cuts to preserve the jobs.
“If we accept the proposal from the labor union, we...
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New Manager Named for Goodyear Danville Plant
March 04, 2010
Management at Goodyear’s North American Tire plants continues to evolve.
Tim Noe, plant manager at Goodyear’s Buffalo, N.Y., tire plant, is replacing Andrew Harper as plant manager of the tiremaker’s Danville, Va., facility.
Harper, who previously led Goodyear facilities Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Washington in England, is returning to Europe on another assignment.
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Goodyear Dunlop EMEA Makes Management Changes
March 04, 2010
Following the news that former Goodyear Dunlop UK managing director Mark Brickhill has been promoted to the position of vice president of the company’s consumer business unit in Europe, Goodyear Dunlop EMEA has released further details of the recent changes in the businesses European management.
In order to “capitalize on building a more efficient organization,” the company...
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New President Tapped for ASA Tire Systems
March 04, 2010
Wayne Croswell has stepped down as president of ASA Tire Systems, and the software maker has brought back a former executive to take the reins.
Ken Halle was named president of ASA Tire Systems, returning to the company after a stint as COO of Kenwill Inc. Halle first joined ASA Tire Systems in 1982, and held a number of training, sales and executive posts before going to Kenwill.
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Goodyear Plant Gets New Manager
March 02, 2010
Goodyear’s Union City, Tenn., tire plant has a new plant manager.
Previous plant manager Todd Turner was promoted to director of global plant engineering, and is relocating to Goodyear headquarters in Akron.
Replacing Turner is Terry Tennyson, previously general manager of Goodyear’s North American Tire allied plants.
Turner had been the Union City plant manager since 2007...
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Myers Adds Pair to Distribution Unit
March 02, 2010
Myers Industries Co. has hired Lou DiFrancesco as global sourcing manager and Monica Vinay as director of finance and IT for its distribution unit.
Myers said DiFrancesco has more than 25 years of experience in distribution, procurement and global sourcing, having held positions at such companies as CMI Industries, Dealer Tire, Parts Associates, Inc., Pioneer-Standard Electronics and Barnes/Bowman...
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Michelin Names New Plant Manager at Ballymena Site
February 25, 2010
Groupe Michelin has appointed a new factory manager to lead operations at its Ballymena plant.
Wilton Crawford takes over from Graham Whitehurst and started his new post on Jan. 18. With over 20 years of experience at Michelin – with a vast majority of that time spent at five different Michelin locations in the U.S. – Crawford represents an international appointment and is looking forward...
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Keegan Replaced by Kramer as Goodyear CEO
February 24, 2010
In a surprise move, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has made Rich Kramer as its new CEO and president.
Bob Keegan, 62, who held the positions of chairman and CEO, will remain as executive chairman of the board.
Kramer, 46, will take the CEO title on Apr. 13.
Kramer, 46, joined Goodyear in 2000 and was named COO in June 2009, even as he was serving as president of Goodyear’s North American...
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Hercules Taps New Credit Director
February 23, 2010
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has appointed Narciso Munoz as its new director of credit.
Most recently a divisional credit manager for Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Munoz will be responsible for evaluating and extending credit to Hercules customers.
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Pirelli Exec Named to State Chamber Committee
February 22, 2010
Tom Gravalos, vice president of marketing, motorsports and OE for Pirelli Tire North America, was selected by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to represent Pirelli on one of its organization’s policy committees for 2010.
“These state-wide policy committees are focused on issues critical to our state’s economic health,” said George Israel, president and CEO of the...
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Toyo Adds Tech Services Leader
February 19, 2010
Toyo Tire USA Corp. has added Lori Simonelli as its new senior director of technical services.
A 28-year veteran of the tire industry, Simoneli most recently worked as a consultant for RAM Key Consultants, specializing in design troubleshooting, technical and quality process technology. She also spent 27 years in product development with Goodyear.
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Alliance Names Sales VPs, CFO
February 18, 2010
Alliance Tire appointed three veteran tire executives to its management team: Bob Arnold is vice president of aftermarket sales; Randy Gaetz is vice president of OE sales; and Todd Richardson is chief financial officer.
“We’re building an outstanding team to serve our customers in the field,” said Manny Cicero, president of Alliance Tire USA. “With Alliance, Galaxy, Primex...
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Bridgestone Names Nicastro Legal VP
February 17, 2010
Bridgestone Americas named Chris Nicastro, currently general counsel for Bridgestone Americas Latin American Operations and corporate compliance officer for BSAM, to the position of vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer and secretary for BSAM. He replaces Gary Garfield, who has been named CEO and President of BSAM.
Effective March 1, Nicastro will be responsible for overseeing...
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Bridgestone's Emkes To Retire
February 12, 2010
Mark Emkes will retire as chairman, CEO and president of Bridgestone Americas as of Feb. 28, after more than 33 years of service with the Bridgestone family of companies. He will also retire from his position as a member of the boards of directors of BSAM and Bridgestone Corp., BSAM’s parent company.
With Emkes' retirement from BSAM, the company will separate the offices of chairman of...
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Continental Names New Communications Chief
February 04, 2010
The role of senior vice president of corporate communications for Continental AG will now be handled by Felix Gress.
The 49-year old comes to Conti from Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar GmbH, where he served as managing director. He succeeds Heimo Prokop, who left Continental at the end of 2009. In his new position, Gress will report directly to Conti Executive Board chairman Elmar Degenhart.
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New COO for Alcoa Unit
February 04, 2010
As part of the restructuring of its engineered products business, a measure taken in order to accelerate growth, Alcoa has appointed Olivier Jarrault to the new position of COO for its Engineered Products and Building Systems unit.
In this role, Jarrault, who has served as president of Alcoa Fastening Systems since 2002, will lead the Alcoa Fastening Systems, Alcoa Wheels and Transportation Products...
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Cooper Names Vice General Manager for China JV
January 28, 2010
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. appointed Xiao Qian as vice general manager of Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co., Cooper's manufacturing joint venture in Rongchen City, Shandong Province, China.Xiao Qian replaces Li Zhong Tao, who has returned to a new role with the Chengshan Group.
In his new position, Xiao Qian will report directly to CCT General Manager Steven Zhou and will be responsible for...
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IMI Names Etter to Head Sales Operations
January 27, 2010
International Marketing Inc. has promoted Dorothy Etter to vice president of sales operations.
A 15-year veteran at IMI, Etter has served in a variety of capacities, including government sales, regional sales management and oversight of IMI’s inside sales team.
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Conti Boosting Junior Staffers in 2010
January 25, 2010
Just days after announcing plans to use football as a means of highlighting its attractiveness as an employer, Continental AG has outlined plans to “put stock in fresh expertise, new ideas and, thus, increasing innovative prowess in the form of highly qualified junior staff” during 2010.
“This year we plan to hire around 1,000 university graduates and young professionals w...
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Alliance Names New Europe Chief
January 15, 2010
Alliance Tire Group has appointed Manuel Pintado as president of Alliance Tire Europe BV.
Pintado joins Alliance after previously heading industrial, farm and OTR tire initiatives for Goodyear’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Prior to this, Pintado held management positions in the earthmover tire segment across Europe and Latin America.
"With the commissioning of our India...
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