2016 National Tire Safety Week Dates Announced

Published: January 8, 2016

National Tire Safety Week 2016 has been scheduled for May 29-June 4, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).

National Tire Safety Week is part of RMA’s “Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART” program. The year-round program works to help drivers learn simple steps to keep their tires are in good working condition, the RMA said.

“National Tire Safety Week is all about reminding busy consumers of the importance of taking good care of their tires,” said Anne Forristall Luke, RMA president and CEO. “Properly maintained tires have a proven, positive impact on safety, save consumers money and benefit the environment through greater fuel economy.”

Tire dealers can access free “Be Tire Smart” brochures and other materials for National Tire Safety week online at www.betiresmart.org.

Ascot Supply Corp. promotes Mark Paquette to vice president

Paquette will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 14, 2024

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.

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