He will oversee all aspects of business operations for Watts in the US market.
Brown brings over 20 years of experience in the industrial tire industry. Prior to joining Watts, he was president and owner of Southern Industrial Tire of Central Florida and also Southern Industrial Tire & Wheel. His knowledge of the industrial tire market, both in the retail and dealer networks, will be a great asset to Watts as we expand our presence and operations in the US market. (Tire Review/Akron)
Byrd joined TBC in April 2018 as executive vice president of TBC and president & COO of National Tire Wholesale (NTW).
TBC Corporation’s new president and chief executive officer will be Don Byrd. Byrd, who currently serves as TBC’s chief strategy and marketing officer, will replace Sam Kato, effective May 1. Kato will return to Sumitomo, one of TBC’s shareholders.
According to TBC, Byrd’s appointment by the board of directors to president and chief executive officer is a natural transition for TBC and follows a strategic plan developed in collaboration with Kato.
Yokohama Rubber said it is aiming for victories at the Nürburgring 24-Hour Race and Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS) with Advan tires.
The sponsorship will run for the entire 2024 season in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels.
Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.
Cosmo will continue its portfolio expansion later this year when it launches its new Gripit X/T, Rockit R/T, and Cosmo Kurrent.
The facility is set to begin production in early 2027 with a planned annual output of five million tires.
TIA’s pre-show events, encompassing the annual membership meeting and cocktail reception, will happen at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Rose was posthumously awarded with the franchise’s second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
The company secured gold awards in four categories, including Best Employer, Best Auto Repair, Best Car Wash and Best Auto Detail.
