Service Equipment Veteran Michael Alusick Passes Away

Michael Alusick dedicated his working life to Bear Automotive, Sun Electric, Forward Lift and Snap-on Equipment.

Dave Scribner is a nationally recognized expert in RFV Wheel Balancing, High-Performance Tire Service and 4-Wheel Alignment processes. He is a product development manager with several patents to his name and has held roles at Hunter Engineering, Bosch, Snap-On, CEMB USA and more. In his training with shops, he works directly with management to increase wheel service productivity. As an equipment trainer, he improves repair processes and efficiency, significantly increasing wheel service profitability and customer satisfaction. His on-site management consultation and technician training can be customized to meet the needs of the individual shop, its employees and equipment. For more information about training with Scribner, contact him at [email protected].

Published: February 16, 2021

The following was released by David Scribner, who has held roles at Hunter Engineering, Bosch, Snap-on, CEMB USA and more, in memory of Michael Alusick.

Michael Alusick passed away from COVID-19 on Dec. 29, 2020. He was one of the founding fathers of the automotive service equipment in our industry.

Michael dedicated his working life to Bear Automotive, Sun Electric, Forward Lift and Snap-on Equipment.

If you knew Michael, you know he was truly a special spirit. He had a sense of humor and sarcasm that was absolutely incredible. Someone should write a book of quotes from him. Mike was an Army Vietnam veteran and went through incredible experiences that shaped his aura.

Nokian Tyres President and CEO, Jukka Moisio, to retire

Nokian’s board of directors has initiated the process of finding a successor for Moisio, who acted as the president & CEO since 2020.

By Christian Hinton

Published: March 29, 2024

Nokian Tyres’ President & CEO Jukka Moisio has informed Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors of his intention to retire from his position during 2024. The Board of Directors has initiated the process of finding a successor for Moisio.

Moisio has acted as the president & CEO of Nokian Tyres since 2020.