In this week’s Top Shop Tip of the Week, Steve Nerheim of Waukegan Tire & Supply Co. discusses the importance of learning from others in the tire industry. He recommends getting involved in twenty groups and other industry organizations to help stay ahead of the curve in an always-changing industry.
Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.
"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."
In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the United States and Canada.
Zurcher previously served as COO for Best-One Tire for the past seven years.
Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to a leading manufacturer of car lifts and automotive service equipment.
Nokian’s board of directors has initiated the process of finding a successor for Moisio, who acted as the president & CEO since 2020.
The bead massage feature on the Maverick tire changer helps with better tire and wheel fitment for balancing.
It’s not just about keeping the vehicle traveling straight anymore – proper alignment is critical for ADAS features to function correctly.
Learn to handle 19.5-inch wheels, which are common on some delivery vehicles, with Hunter’s Maverick tire changer.
The rise of front-wheel-drive vehicles in the mid-1970s led to the emergence of hubless or “hat” style rotors.
